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I'll Have to Ramble for a Second While I Think Up an Answer

"Class, what do you think?" is just a clever way to buy time.






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Seneca

"Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power."




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Joseph Joubert

"Genius begins great works; labor alone finishes them."




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Over half of general election candidates faced abuse

The Electoral Commission has called for action to tackle abuse of candidates during elections.




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'I'm offered sex as a favour because I'm disabled'

Holly says she wants to challenge negative stereotypes when it comes to people with disabilities dating.




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Does Kane's criticism expose England cracks?

Harry Kane's thinly-veiled criticism of England absentees increases current sense of drift.




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Bahrain activists criticise UK over King Hamad's honorary knighthood

Bahrain rejects as "baseless" a letter from three activists accusing it of mistreating detainees.




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Snap Sri Lankan election poses test for new leader

President Dissanayake is seeking a majority to push through reforms to help the debt-ridden nation.




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British Museum given £1bn of Chinese ceramics

The donation includes 1,700 items which date back to the third century.




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Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen

Marine Le Pen would be banned from standing for president again at the next election if convicted.




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Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.




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Baby milk prices 'punish those who don't breastfeed'

Parents say they feel penalised by the high cost of formula, which cannot be discounted under the law.




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France mounts security operation for Israel match after Amsterdam violence

Thousands of police are deployed in Paris to ensure security at a France-Israel football international.




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One in three T-level students drop out of health course

Many health and science T-level students dropped out after an exam board sent out botched exam papers in 2022.




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Mexican city's security chief held over mayor's beheading

The mayor of Chilpancingo, Alejandro Arcos, was murdered just days after taking office last month.




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India Nature Watch - Ischnura sp damselfly with kill




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Everyday Beauty Products Raises Chemical Exposure During Pregnancy

Highlights: Pregnant women using nail polish, makeup, and hair dye show significantly higher PFAS levels in blo




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Meet AIRE: AI-Enhanced ECG That Predicts Heart Disease and Mortality Risk

Highlights: The AI-ECG risk estimation (AIRE) model accurately predicts mortality and cardiovascular disease ri




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Don't Lose Sleep Over the End of Daylight Saving: Tips for a Smooth Adjustment

Highlights: Maintaining your usual sleep schedule, even during daylight saving shifts, helps keep your circadia




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Pembrolizumab Shows Promise in Soft Tissue Sarcoma Care

bPembrolizumab, an immunotherapy medication/b, significantly enhanced disease-free survival when added to the standard of care for patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma of the limb.




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Lignin-based Hydrogel: A Breakthrough in Wound Healing and Drug Delivery

Newly developed lignin-based hydrogel proves to be a promising tool for wound healing and controlled drug release, according to a new study. With the




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Pembrolizumab Shows Promise in Soft Tissue Sarcoma Care

Discover how pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, enhances disease-free survival in advanced soft tissue sarcoma, offering a promising treatment alternative.




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Eosinophils: A Hidden Threat to Heart Disease

Discover the impact of hypereosinophilia on heart health, focusing on eosinophilic heart disease (EHD) and its mechanisms.




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Lignin-based Hydrogel: A Breakthrough in Wound Healing and Drug Delivery

New lignin-based hydrogel represents a breakthrough in the fields of wound healing and drug delivery, offering innovative solutions for improved medical treatments.




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Dusit International and TDF collaborate to drive excellence in the hospitality sector

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tourism Development Fund (TDF), the national enabler of the tourism sector in Saudi Arabia, to establish a preliminary framework for developing hospitality projects that will enhance the country’s tourism infrastructure.




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Nobu, Chooses SODIC’s Easttown District New Cairo As Its First Egyptian Location

Nobu will open its first hospitality concept in Egypt in SODIC’s EDNC (Easttown District New Cairo), New Cairo’s soon-to-be landmark of sophistication and style. The hotly anticipated neighbourhood is set to transform Egypt’s lifestyle scene with Nobu slated to open in early 2025. Nobu will bring its globally acclaimed luxury dining and hospitality experience to EDNC, setting a new standard in high-end living, retail, and entertainment. Located on Road 90, adjacent to The American University in Cairo, this hub will be a magnet for those seeking exceptional experiences in the heart of New Cairo. In the coming years, Nobu will also be launching residences, a hotel and restaurant in SODIC’s Ogami development in Ras El Hekma on Egypt’s pristine North Coast, a hotbed for luxury residences and hospitality set to become the Egyptian Riviera and hub for the region’s most discerning residents and guests. Spread over 14,765 square metres, EDNC seamlessly merges luxury retail, gourmet dining, an...




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San Diego’s Revered CH Projects to Open Second Hotel, Baby Grand, in Coronado in Winter 2025

Acclaimed San Diego hospitality group CH Projects today announces its second hotel, Baby Grand, opening in early 2025. Situated across from the iconic Hotel Del Coronado in the town center on Orange Avenue, the hotel will be the first design hotel of its kind in two decades in the popular Southern California destination. The $17 million project by award-winning Brooklyn design firm Post Company will feature 31 keys and three new restaurant concepts. The design will thematically reference the area’s coastal setting paired with CH Projects’ signature maximalism, striving to progress the social landscape of San Diego’s distinctive neighborhoods and cultures. CH Projects is behind some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurant and bar destinations, including Morning Glory, Youngblood, Born & Raised and more, as well as the trailblazing Lafayette Hotel and Club, the team’s first hotel project in North Park. "Coronado is such a unique element of San Diego’s layered persona. We wanted to creat...




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Marketing masterclass: How to maximize your hotel’s seasonal digital marketing

Q4 is a crucial time for hotels, and we’re here to help you capture more business this holiday season. Tune in for an expert-led webinar to explore the latest trends and strategies for boosting bookings and transitioning smoothly into the New Year.




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New SiteMinder Research Reveals the 2025 Hotel Guest Will Demand “Everything”

SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, has today released SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2025, revealing the emergence of the ‘everything traveller’ – a new, multifaceted traveller who reflects the dynamic shifts within travel with plans that blend trending and traditional. This evolved guest, according to SiteMinder’s report, the world’s largest consumer research on accommodation, will come with newfound complexity that should signal a fundamental change in how hotels operate.




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GuestPay Hub: A Centralised Interface to Streamline Hotel Payments

Managing payments in the hospitality industry has long presented challenges for many hoteliers, often involving manual processes and disconnected systems that contribute to operational inefficiencies.




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The Value of Face-to-Face meetings: Accor’s Research Reveals a Path to Higher Revenues

In an increasingly digital business landscape, the value of face-to-face meetings remains undeniable. New research from Accor, a global leader in hospitality, indicates that professionals globally across industries believe their ability to generate revenue could increase by 36% if all important meetings were conducted in person. The study underscores a key takeaway: while digital tools like video and phone conferencing are useful, the human connection fostered by in-person interactions is perceived as significantly more effective in driving business success and performance.




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Design Hotels Releases Further Forecast Trend Report, Seeing Demand for Community Drive the Future of Travel

Design Hotels, the community-driven portfolio of nearly 300 independent hotels, today announced its second annual Further Forecast trend report, which explores travelers’ growing desire to build deeper connections, and how this is shaping their expectations of experiences—and in turn, the future of travel.




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Indian stock market opens in red as consolidation phase continues

Sensex was trading at 78,260 after slipping 414 points and Nifty was trading at 23,706 after dropping 167 points.




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Pioneering Data Engineering Innovations in Enterprise Analytics

Teradata's capabilities make it ideal for handling complex, high-volume workloads, while Snowflake's flexibility offers a scalable cloud solution.




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Mastering SEO for Web Applications: Strategies for a Competitive Edge

Arun Gopalakrishna emphasizes that effective SEO demands a holistic, adaptive approach. As search engines and user behaviors change, staying proactive is essential.




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Transforming Enterprise Software Development with SAP BTP

Lakshmi Srinivasa Rao Gogula highlights that SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is revolutionizing enterprise software by enhancing agility, integration, security, developer empowerment, and sustainability beyond traditional ABAP.




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K'taka bypolls: 26.33 pc voting till 11 A.M. on three Assembly seats

The voting for the bye-elections held for three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka on Wednesday is witnessing a good turnout as 26.33 per cent of voting was recorded till 11 A.M.




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Swiggy-backed Rapido sees net loss at Rs 371 crore in FY24

Homegrown ride-sharing platform Rapido registered a net loss of Rs 371 crore last fiscal (FY24) from Rs 675 crore in FY23.




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Rahul Gandhi urges Wayanad to choose Priyanka as their new voice in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, voiced his strong support for his sister Priyanka Gandhi




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TN to start regularising 1,272 contract nurses from tomorrow

The Tamil Nadu health department will start on Thursday the counseling process for regularising the services of nurses working on contract and filling 1,271 vacancies in government hospitals, said Health Minister Ma Subramanian.




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K'taka bypolls: EC reports good turnout on three Assembly seats

The bye-elections held for three Assembly constituencies in Karnataka on Wednesday witnessed a good turnout as 45.02 per cent of voting was reported by the Election Commission of India.




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US President-elect Trump announces Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has selected South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.




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Supreme Court Sets 15-Day Notice Rule for Demolitions

The Supreme Court has laid down a series of pan-India directives, stating that no demolition will be carried out without serving at least a 15-day prior notice. The apex court's decision came in response to a series of petitions alleging that demolitions were carried out by several state authorities without sufficient notice.




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Karnataka by-polls: Congress will win all three seats, claims CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday expressed confidence that Congress party would win by-elections in all three constituencies of the state.




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Trump names South Dakota governor to head Homeland Security with immigration mandate

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem as his secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, which controls immigration-related agencies.




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R.G. Kar financial lapses: Illegal medicine purchase under CBI lens

Unauthorised purchase of medicines and equipment from a private agency has come under the scanner of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) which is probing the financial irregularities in R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.




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Mercedes-Benz India cruises to double-digit growth as demand for luxury cars rises

Mercedes-Benz India is on course to close the current year with a double-digit jump in sales, as demand for luxury cars increased.




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Trump picks army veteran and TV celeb Hegseth as Defence Secretary

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced Pete Hegseth, an army veteran and TV personality, as his Defence Secretary, filling up another key position in his incoming cabinet.