The White House stated that using the U.S. military is an option for President Trump to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing national security. This assertion has drawn strong pushback from Denmark and its NATO allies, who emphasize sovereignty and territorial integrity. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill also expressed concerns over escalating rhetoric.
WhatsApp upgrades group chats with member tags and text stickers
WhatsApp just rolled out some upgrades to group chats. Perhaps the most interesting is the addition of member tags, which lets users give themselves a tag that's customized for a specific group. Meta gives examples of a user assigning themself the role of a dad in one chat and a soccer goalkeeper in another. This could actually be pretty useful to people who use WhatsApp group chats to role play as characters, organize fantasy sports leagues and other stuff like that. The platform is also rolling out text stickers to group chats. This lets users turn just about any word into a sticker via an integrated search engine. Folks can gather their most-used stickers together for easy access. Finally, there are event reminders. This is fairly self-explanatory. The tool lets people create early reminders for upcoming events. Meta says that this helps everyone remember to commute to the party you're hosting or hop on the call at the right time. This is just the latest WhatsApp update. The platform recently rolled out AI-powered chat summaries and re-introduced away messages . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/whatsapp-upgrades-group-chats-with-member-tags-and-text-stickers-161420141.html?src=rss
Men's HIL: Hyderabad Toofans Script Remarkable Comeback To Register 3-2 Win Against Ranchi Royals
Hero Hockey India League: Hyderabad Toofans registered a magnificent turnaround to secure a 3-2 win against Ranchi Royals in the Mens Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Egmore on Wednesday. Tom Boon (11, 17) struck twice for the Ranchi Royals, before goals from Amandeep Lakra (42), Nic Woods (45) and Talwinder Singh (57) helped Hyderabad Toofans steal a comeback win. It was an engaging start to the first quarter with Hyderabad Toofans taking control in the opening exchanges. They kept most of the possession to dictate the tempo of the game, while Ranchi Royals were content to hold their shape and play on the break. The Royals had the first notable opportunity of the game though, earning a couple of penalty corners. Tom Boon (11) converted his dragflick from the second set-piece, giving his side the lead against the run of play. The Toofans created chances with a couple of penalty corners of their own towards the end of the first quarter, but couldnt find the opening they were looking for. Hyderabad Toofans suffered another setback early in the second quarter after Tom Boon (17) bagged his second goal, dinking in a high effort past the goalkeeper and doubling Ranchis lead in the process. The Toofans responded strongly with nine circle entries in the second quarter, getting close to an equaliser on a few occasions, including a penalty corner. Despite their best efforts, they didnt register any notable attempt on target, concluding the first half with a 2-0 deficit. It was an engaging start to the first quarter with Hyderabad Toofans taking control in the opening exchanges. They kept most of the possession to dictate the tempo of the game, while Ranchi Royals were content to hold their shape and play on the break. The Royals had the first notable opportunity of the game though, earning a couple of penalty corners. Tom Boon (11) converted his dragflick from the second set-piece, giving his side the lead against the run of play. The Toofans created chances with a couple of penalty corners of their own towards the end of the first quarter, but couldnt find the opening they were looking for. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With all to play for in the last fifteen minutes, Hyderabad Toofans had momentum on their side. While the Ranchi Royals persisted with their counter-attacking tactics, they eventually succumbed as the Toofans completed a sensational turnaround with Talwinder Singh (57) helping them get their noses in front with less than three minutes to go. The goal proved to be the game-winning contribution in the end, as the runners up from last season held firm to secure all three points. Article Source: IANS
HIL | Russel performs a hat-trick in HIL GCs win over Tigers
The New Zealander produces a clinical performance to help his side clinch the nine-goal thriller; Toofans come from behind to beat Royals
UP steps up comprehensive rehabilitation for persons with disabilities
Uttar Pradesh is boosting disability rehabilitation. A new scheme offers grants to voluntary groups. This initiative supports early intervention, education, and skill development for those with 21 types of disabilities. The goal is to foster self-reliance and mainstream inclusion. Mental retardation and mental illness are excluded from this specific program.
Boston Dynamics unveils production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026
Boston Dynamics' Atlas is finally entering production. After years of testing this humanoid robot (and forcing it to dance ), the robotics company announced at CES 2026 that the final version of the machine is being built now. The first companies to receive deployments will be Hyundai, Boston Dynamics' majority shareholder, and Google DeepMind, the firms new AI partner . This final enterprise version of Atlas can perform a wide array of industrial tasks, according to Boston Dynamics, and is specifically designed with consistency and reliability in mind. Atlas can work autonomously, via a teleoperator or with a tablet steering interface, and the robot is both strong and durable. Boston Dynamics says Atlas has a reach of up to 7.5 feet, the ability to lift 110 pounds and can operate at temperatures ranging from minus 4 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the best robot we have ever built, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter said in the Atlas announcement. Atlas is going to revolutionize the way industry works, and it marks the first step toward a long-term goal we have dreamed about since we were children. Boston Dynamics has been publicly demoing its work on humanoid robots since at least 2011, when it first debuted Atlas as a DARPA project. Since then, the robot has gone through multiple prototypes and revisions, most notably switching from a hydraulic design to an all-electric design in 2024. Later that year, Boston Dynamics demonstrated the robot's ability to manipulate car parts, which appears to be one of the first ways Atlas will be put to work. Hyundai plans to use Atlas in its car plants in 2028, focused on tasks like parts sequencing. In 2030, the car maker hopes to have the robot's responsibilities extend to component assembly, and over time, Atlas will also take on tasks involving repetitive motions, heavy loads, and other complex operations, Hyundai says. Google DeepMind, meanwhile, is receiving Atlas robots so it can work on integrating its Gemini Robotics AI foundation models into Boston Dynamics' system. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/boston-dynamics-unveils-production-ready-version-of-atlas-robot-at-ces-2026-234047882.html?src=rss
When Kartik gave the Coldplay kiss cam controversy a funny Bollywood twist
Kartik Aaryan faced dating rumors after photos with cheerleader Karina Kubiliute in Goa went viral. Kubiliute clarified on Instagram that she doesn't know Aaryan and is on holiday with her family, debunking the speculation. This comes after Aaryan's humorous reaction to a viral Coldplay kiss cam incident.
The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, Old Goa – A Sitaram Ayurveda Experience . Overlooking hundreds of acres of tranquil reserve forests, this first of its kind private sanctuary is entirely dedicated to wellness – in collaboration with Sitaram Ayurveda’s 104-year tradition backed by deep knowledge around the healing science of Ayurveda. In a world filled with constant noise and distraction, the property invites discerning guests to pause, listen inward, and reconnect with their own rhythm. Every stay here is an intimate journey of restoration, where authentic Ayurveda supports each guest’s unique path to better health and lifelong wellbeing. The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, Old Goa - A Sitaram Ayurveda Experience “ With The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat, we have created a pioneering wellness sanctuary in India that offers a comprehensive experience to address unique lifestyle needs and concerns of each guest. The stays here start from minimum 7 nights and are all-inclusive healing journeys focused on providing highly personalised programmes for medical wellness, rather than a recreational leisure escape. In essence, the retreat seamlessly combines transformative experiential luxury with authentic Ayurveda for deep restoration,” says Kapil Chopra, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Postcard Hotel. “ In an industry-first collaboration with Sitaram, our intimate retreat supports long-term health, balance and wellbeing by integrating their century-old healing legacy of Ayurveda – with the calm of nature, thoughtful design, nourishing cuisine, and perceptive service offered by The Postcard Hotel,” adds Chopra. Dr. Vignesh Devraj, MD (Ay), Founder and Chief Physician, Sitaram Retreats, adds, “The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat represents a meaningful convergence of place, purpose, and healing. At its core, Ayurveda is about restoring balance and tapping into the body’s innate potential to heal. Our retreat harmonises these ancient principles with guided consultations, medical insights and personalised care at every step of the tailored wellness programmes. We offer guests a holistic path to recovery and renewal in the privacy of their own space, as they reconnect with themselves and cultivate a path to better health and balance.” Surrounded by pristine forests in Old Goa, the retreat encourages quiet reflection. At the heart of this estate stands a magnificent 300-year-old banyan tree, that defines the sense of place and atmosphere of calm. With only six thoughtfully designed rooms, it offers ultimate privacy where healing unfolds at an unhurried pace. The sunlit rooms rest beneath a canopy of trees, each with a private balcony overlooking lush gardens and the valley beyond. “The sense of stillness and seclusion of Old Goa has been the focal point of conceptualising The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat. Enveloped by forests and open to light, air, and nature – the spaces have been intentionally designed to slow the senses, allowing guests the freedom to turn inward and experience healing at their own pace,” adds Kapil Chopra . Transformative hospitality with an authentic Ayurveda experience Beyond its serene setting, the retreat offers a deeply immersive journey into authentic Ayurveda. Each stay starts with a personalised consultation with resident physicians, who then create a programme tailored to individual constitutions (doshas) and health needs. Attentive care and medical insight at every step – offer each guest a curated path towards balance, wellbeing, and lasting renewal. This is not a conventional holiday, but a careful immersion into Ayurveda – where every element of each day from treatments to diet to rest is carefully crafted. Each wellness journey ranges from 7 nights to 14 or 21 nights, and unfolds at a gentle pace to support deep healing and balance. Mornings begin with traditional Ayurvedic rituals, mindful nature walks, and soulful yoga sessions, setting a calm and grounded tone for the day ahead. Then guided one-on-one consultations with resident doctors, are followed by treatments that may include healing massages, cleansing therapies, meditations, and holistic wellness sessions. Restorative dining is an integral part of each guest’s healing journey, tailored to individual doshas and guided by Ayurveda’s principle that food is medicine. Prepared in consultation with physicians – all nourishing meals served at specific times of the day highlight fresh seasonal produce, and can be enjoyed in serene pavilions that open to the Mandovi River. The all-inclusive packages at The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat offer a comprehensive wellness experience. Recommended stays start from 7 nights at an inaugural price of INR 3,40,000 for single occupancy, and INR 4,50,000 for double occupancy. Guests can also opt for longer stays of 14 to 21 nights for more long-term recovery and deeper restoration. Prices are inclusive of taxes, cover airport transfers and all aspects of the stay including – daily meals and beverages, prescribed treatments and medications during the stay, private doctor consultations, and yoga sessions. Rooted in the essence of Ayurveda, personalised stays at The Postcard Ayurveda Retreat are not only for those looking for treatments, but also guests who are seeking good health – to strengthen immunity and restore long-term balance. About The Postcard Hotel Kapil Chopra, along with a team of seasoned luxury hoteliers including Akanksha Lamba, Anirudh Kandpal, and Raman Bansal, embarked on a visionary journey to create extraordinary experiences for discerning travellers. In December 2018, they unveiled The Postcard Hotel – a brand driven by boldness and ambition, committed to redefining the rules and elevating the standards of experiential luxury. The Postcard Hotel is now opening 8 new hotels in the next 12 months making it the fastest growing uber luxury hotel brand in the world. Today, The Postcard Hotel’s growing collection spans India and beyond. In Goa, its four retreats – Old Goa, Saligao, Cuelim, and Hideaway – capture the region’s charm, while The Postcard on the Arabian Sea offers sweeping oceanfront serenity. In Gujarat, The Postcard Gir Wildlife Sanctuary immerses guests in the land of the Asiatic Lion, and The Postcard Mandalay Hall in Kochi brings art and heritage together in an evocative setting. Further afield, The Postcard in the Durrung Tea Estate, Assam, and The Postcard in the Himalayan Willows, Leh, offer uncharted adventures and tranquil escapes. Internationally, the brand extends its philosophy through The Postcard Dewa in Thimphu, Bhutan, and The Postcard Galle in Sri Lanka – each a celebration of place, culture, and understated elegance. @thepostcardayurvedaretreat . About Sitaram Ayurveda Founded in 1921, in Kerala, India – Sitaram Ayurveda began as Sitaram Anglo Ayurveda Pharmacy – with a mission to provide education and accessible Ayurvedic healthcare to all. With the support of royal patrons, inspiration from the Punkunnam Sitaramaswamy Temple, and dedication of pioneering founders – Sitaram became India’s first Ayurvedic joint-stock company, established in Thrissur. Over a century later, its legacy continues to be trusted across generations, guided by tradition, and renewed through science. With 104 years of tradition, Sitaram Ayurveda is a living, evolving ecosystem rooted in the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda – from in-house Ayurvedic medicine manufacturing and a dedicated R&D team that continuously innovates, to experienced Ayurvedic doctors who guide every formulation. The company’s name embodies Ayurvedic ideals: ‘Sita’ referencing abundance/harvest, and ‘Ram’ indicating rest and wellbeing.
Bengaluru Retains No. 1 Spot as the Top City for Women in India
Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai: Top 5 cities for women Many cities show strength in either social or industrial inclusion, not both Tier-2 cities rise as women-friendly urban ecosystems expand Gurugram emerges as the only north Indian city in the Top 10 of India’s Top Cities for Women, climbs to No. 6 from No. 9 last year Five cities from south Indian states feature in the Top 10 of India’s Top Cities for women Avtar Group, India’s leading workplace culture consulting firm, released the fourth edition of its annual, nation-wide study ‘Top Cities for Women in India’ (TCWI). The TCWI report presents a longitudinal inclusivity index that tracks how Indian cities enable women’s participation, safety, and career growth/continuity, while identifying role-model cities and emerging best practices. It also offers a structured framework for organisations, policymakers and urban stakeholders to enable women’s workforce participation and career growth. Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Managing Director, Avtar Group The Top 10 Cities for Women in India in 2025 are: Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Gurugram, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore The 2025 edition of the study covers 125 cities and draws comparisons from its previous editions (from 2022). The cities are ranked based on an overall ‘City Inclusion Score’ assigned to every city, which is inferred from Avtar’s research and governmental data. The City Inclusion Score (CIS) is derived from two parameters: the Social Inclusion Score (SIS) and the Industrial Inclusion Score (IIS). The Social Inclusion Score is a cumulative score of four indicators. These are: city liveability, safety, women’s representation in employment and women’s empowerment. The Industrial Inclusion Score evaluates the extent to which organisations in the city across industries are inclusive of women and is calculated based on three indicators: The density of gender inclusive organizations; the density of women-friendly/inclusive industries in a city, and career enablers provided to women by organizations. Speaking at the release event of the report’s findings, Dr Saundarya Rajesh , Managing Director of Avtar Group , said, “ As we mark Avtar’s 25th year, the fourth edition of the ‘Top Cities for Women in India’ reflects both how far we have come and how much more we must do. Over the years, the TCWI study has evolved into a tool of accountability that asks a simple question: Can a woman truly thrive in this city? It measures the real ease of career and life for women, whether cities enable women to enter the workforce, stay, grow, and lead. Creating such cities requires shared responsibility. Governments, organizations, institutions, communities, and women themselves must work together to build environments that are safe, accessible, affordable, and supportive. In today’s context, cities must also take a broader view of inclusion, one that considers environmental resilience, supportive infrastructure, digital readiness, intergenerational equity, and respect for diverse perspectives. When these elements come together, women thrive, thereby strengthening local economies and moving India closer to its long-term development goals.” Key Findings of the Top Cities for Women in India 2025 report: Bengaluru retains its position as the top city for women in India in 2025, with a City Inclusion Score of 53.29, reflecting sustained strength in Industrial Inclusion and career enablement. Chennai follows in second position with a City Inclusion Score of 49.86, while continuing to lead on social inclusion parameters such as safety mechanisms, public services, mobility initiatives and access to health and education. Pune (46.27), Hyderabad (46.04), and Mumbai (44.49) complete the top five, demonstrating consistent performance across both social and industrial inclusion indicators. Gurugram records one of the most notable upward movements, strengthening its position in 2025 compared to 2024, supported by rapid industrial growth and strong corporate presence (Rank no. 6 in 2025 compared to No. 9 in 2024). Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida perform strongly on industrial inclusion but lag on social indicators such as safety, affordability, and mobility, reinforcing that industrial growth alone does not ensure inclusive urban environments. Thiruvananthapuram, Shimla and Tiruchirappalli demonstrate strong social inclusion outcomes but limited industrial depth, pointing to constraints in local economic mobility for women and limitations in large-scale formal employment opportunities for women despite strong social foundations. Hyderabad, Kolkata and Pune stand out for fairly balanced inclusion profiles , with strong alignment between social inclusion and industrial ecosystems, enabling sustained workforce participation for women. Mumbai shows strong industrial inclusion (with an IIS of 69.00) but relatively weaker social inclusion (with a SIS of 38.44), highlighting challenges around affordability and access to infrastructure despite abundant employment opportunities. The 2025 TCWI rankings show increased representation of Tier-2 cities among higher ranks, indicating decentralisation of women-friendly urban ecosystems. Regional analysis The Southern region emerges as the most inclusive , recording the highest scores across all three indices, with a regional average CIS of 21.60, SIS of 27.81, and an IIS of 11.61, reflecting a more integrated approach to social infrastructure, safety, health, education, and industrial participation for women. The Western region follows closely , demonstrating consistently strong performance with a regional average CIS of 20.00, SIS of 25.47, and the highest IIS among regions at 12.01, indicating relatively mature industrial ecosystems supported by enabling social conditions. Central and Eastern regions trail across both inclusion dimensions – social and industrial – especially industrial inclusion, with regional average IIS scores of 4.96 and 4.40, respectively. Across 2022–2025, cities achieving convergence between Industrial Inclusion (IIS) and Social Inclusion (SIS) consistently rank higher on overall City Inclusion (CIS) , reinforcing that industrial growth is most effective when supported by safe, accessible, and equitable urban environments. www.avtarinc.com/tcwi About Avtar Avtar, founded in 2000 by Dr Saundarya Rajesh, is one of India’s leading workplace culture consulting firms, supporting hundreds of companies in creating diverse and supportive workplaces. Avtar is also the country’s largest provider of second career opportunities for women. An ISO 20700 certified firm, Avtar’s biggest research projects are its annual benchmarking studies – the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI) and the Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI). Done in partnership with Seramount, BCWI and MICI, India’s largest workplace inclusion benchmarking studies, which have paved the way for the employment of more women and other underrepresented groups. Avtar also promotes inclusive hiring through MyAvtar, India’s first job portal for underrepresented professionals. A snapshot of Avtar’s work in the last 25 years: Provided advisory services in inclusive practices to 800+ organisations Conducted 5000+ workshops and training programs in companies of different sizes, spanning industries and locations Facilitated the re-entry of 1,00,000 second-career women into the workforce through MyAvtar.com Engaged with 200,000+ women through career enablement programs Offered unique skilling programs such as DigiPivot (a prestigious course in digital marketing, conducted in partnership with Google, HUL, and ISB) to hundreds of women. Provided career intentionality training, employment guidance, and access to industry leaders every year to 10,000+ girls from underprivileged backgrounds through Project Puthri, an initiative of the Avtar Human Capital Trust (AHCT). Impacted 4000+ schoolboys through MITR (Men Impacting Trust and Respect), an initiative by AHCT that mentors boys to be advocates for women. www.myavtar.com . For its transformational impact in the realm of DEI, Avtar Group was listed in the prestigious Steward Leadership 25 Listing by Straits Times & INSEAD in Singapore in 2022. In 2025, Avtar won the Times Business Awards and was recognized as the ‘Leading Women’s Employment Organization’.
Arjun Tendulkar To Tie Knot With Fiancee Saaniya Chandhok On March 5: Sources
Lucknow Super Giants: Former India cricket legend Sachin Tendulkars son, Arjun, is set to marry entrepreneur and qualified veterinary technician Saaniya Chandhok on March 5 this year. Sources confirmed to IANS that Arjun, who was recently traded from the Mumbai Indians to the Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is set to tie the knot on March 5. The wedding celebrations are expected to begin on March 3 and are reportedly to take place in Mumbai. The ceremony will remain an intimate affair, with a guest list of close family and friends. According to reports, the couple got engaged last August in a private ceremony attended only by close family members and friends. Sources said that the wedding festivities will begin on March 3 in Mumbai. Saaniya is a successful entrepreneur and the granddaughter of the well-known Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai. Arjun has carved out a distinct path in domestic cricket, moving from his early days in Mumbai to becoming a vital bowling all-rounder for Goa. A tall left-arm fast bowler and a capable lower-order batsman, he made his Ranji Trophy debut for Goa in 2022, scoring a century and famously emulating his father's feat of reaching three figures in his maiden first-class match. In 2021, Arjun Tendulkar was bought in the IPL auction for his base price of Rs 20 lakh by Mumbai Indians (MI). An injury ruled him out of the IPL that year, and Mumbai Indians brought in Simarjeet Singh as his replacement. Arjun has carved out a distinct path in domestic cricket, moving from his early days in Mumbai to becoming a vital bowling all-rounder for Goa. A tall left-arm fast bowler and a capable lower-order batsman, he made his Ranji Trophy debut for Goa in 2022, scoring a century and famously emulating his father's feat of reaching three figures in his maiden first-class match. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Arjun took two more wickets in IPL 2023 and was retained by the Mumbai Indians for the 2024 season. Article Source: IANS
The best budgeting apps for 2025
As a former Mint user, I had to find a new budgeting app not too long ago. Intuit, parent company of Mint, shut down the service in March 2024, and prompted users to transition to its other financial app, Credit Karma. However, after testing Credit Karma myself, I found it to be a poor Mint replacement that meant I needed to branch out and look elsewhere for a trusted app to track all of my financial accounts, monitor my credit score, follow a monthly spending plan and set goals like building a rainy-day fund and paying down my mortgage faster. I tried out Mint's top competitors in the hopes that I'd be able to find a new budgeting app that could handle all of my financial needs. Hopefully my journey can help you find the best budgeting app for you and your money as well. Best budget apps of 2025 Other budgeting apps we tested PocketGuard PocketGuard used to be a solid free budget tracker, but the company has since limited its free version to just a free seven-day trial. Now, youll have to choose between two plans once the trial is over: a $13 monthly plan or a $75 annual plan. When I first tested it, I found it to be more restricted than NerdWallet, but still a decent option. The main overview screen shows you your net worth, total assets and debts; net income and total spending for the month; upcoming bills; a handy reminder of when your next paycheck lands; any debt payoff plan you have; and any goals. Like some other apps, including Quicken Simplifi, PocketGuard promotes an after bills approach, where you enter all of your recurring bills, and then PocketGuard shows you whats left, and thats what youre supposed to be budgeting: your disposable income. Although PocketGuards UI is easy enough to understand, it lacks polish. The accounts tab is a little busy, and doesnt show totals for categories like cash or investments. Seemingly small details like weirdly phrased or punctuated copy occasionally make the app feel janky. More than once, it prompted me to update the app when no updates were available. The web version, meanwhile, feels like the mobile app blown up to a larger format and doesnt take advantage of the extra screen real estate. Ultimately, now that the free tier is gone, it just doesnt present the same value proposition as it once did. How we test budgeting apps Before I dove in and started testing out budgeting apps, I had to do some research. To find a list of apps to try out, I consulted trusty ol Google (and even trustier Reddit); read reviews of popular apps on the App Store; and also asked friends and colleagues what budget tracking apps (or other budgeting methods) they might be using for money management. Some of the apps I found were free and these, of course, show loads of ads (excuse me, offers) to stay in business. But most of the available apps require paid subscriptions, with prices typically topping out around $100 a year, or $15 a month. (Spoiler: My top pick is cheaper than that.) All of the services I chose to test needed to do several things: import all of your account data into one place; offer budgeting tools; and track your spending, net worth and credit score. Except where noted, all of these apps are available for iOS, Android and on the web. Once I had my shortlist of six apps, I got to work setting them up. For the sake of thoroughly testing these apps, I made a point of adding every account to every budgeting app, no matter how small or immaterial the balance. What ensued was a veritable Groundhog Day of two-factor authentication. Just hours of entering passwords and one-time passcodes, for the same banks half a dozen times over. Hopefully, you only have to do this once. Budgeting app FAQs What is Plaid and how does it work? Each of the apps I tested uses the same underlying network, called Plaid, to pull in financial data, so its worth explaining what it is and how it works. Plaid was founded as a fintech startup in 2013 and is today the industry standard in connecting banks with third-party apps. Plaid works with over 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada and Europe. Additionally, more than 8,000 third-party apps and services rely on Plaid, the company claims . To be clear, you dont need a dedicated Plaid app to use it; the technology is baked into a wide array of apps, including all of the budgeting apps listed in this guide. Once you find the add an account option in whichever one youre using, youll see a menu of commonly used banks. Theres also a search field you can use to look yours up directly. Once you find yours, youll be prompted to enter your login credentials. If you have two-factor authentication set up, youll need to enter a one-time passcode as well. As the middleman, Plaid is a passthrough for information that may include your account balances, transaction history, account type and routing or account number. Plaid uses encryption, and says it has a policy of not selling or renting customer data to other companies. However, I would not be doing my job if I didnt note that in 2022 Plaid was forced to pay $58 million to consumers in a class action suit for collecting more financial data than was needed. As part of the settlement, Plaid was compelled to change some of its business practices. In a statement provided to Engadget, a Plaid spokesperson said the company continues to deny the allegations underpinning the lawsuit and that the crux of the non-financial terms in the settlement are focused on us accelerating workstreams already underway related to giving people more transparency into Plaids role in connecting their accounts, and ensuring that our workstreams around data minimization remain on track. Why did Mint shut down? When parent company Intuit announced in December 2023 that it would shut down Mint, it did not provide a reason why it made the decision to do so. It did say that Mint's millions of users would be funneled over to its other finance app, Credit Karma. Credit Karma is thrilled to invite all Minters to continue their financial journey on Credit Karma, where they will have access to Credit Karmas suite of features, products, tools and services, including some of Mints most popular features, Mint wrote on its product blog . In our testing, we found that Credit Karma isn't an exact replacement for Mint so if you're still looking for a Mint alternative , you have some decent options. What about Rocket Money? Rocket Money is another free financial app that tracks spending and supports things like balance alerts and account linking. If you pay for the premium tier, the service can also help you cancel unwanted subscriptions. We did not test it for this guide, but we'll consider it in future updates. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/best-budgeting-apps-120036303.html?src=rss
UK girl breaks silence, adds Kartik Aaryans name to her Insta bio
Hyderabad: Kartik Aaryan, the Bollywood actor, became the center of attention after sharing vacation pictures from Goa. The buzz started when social media users noticed that the photos posted by Kartik were similar to those shared by Karina Kubiliute, a young woman from the UK. People pointed out that the beach loungers, towel patterns, and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Goa Fire Case: Survivor, Opposition Demand Assembly Discussion As Speaker Rejects Time For Debate
A survivor accused the administration of attempting to evade responsibility for the fire at Birch by Romeo Lane
Hosa brings lesser-known South to North
Hosa serves contemporary tweaks to traditional recipes at its second outpost after Goa
Why simplifying Rs 3 crore portfolio is crucial with retirement approaching? Expert answers
As retirement nears, even high-value portfolios can face risks if they are overly complex. Experts highlight the need to simplify strategies, rebalance equity exposure and focus on diversified mutual funds to protect wealth and align investments with clearly defined long-term goals.
The Mutual Fund Advisor: FD vs Mutual Funds - you are asking the wrong question!
If you use equity funds mainly for long-term goals of 10 years or more, combine them with the right amount of debt for stability, and behave sensibly during bad years, then yeshistorically they have outpaced FDs by a wide margin more often than not.
What approach should I take to reach a 1.25 crore investment goal?
With 68 lakh already invested and disciplined SIPs, the goal is achievablebut portfolio rebalancing, risk control and asset allocation will be key to avoiding costly mistakes.
When Tom Cruise shared his trick to unparalleled focus and dedication
Tom Cruise once spoke about how he achieves a goal once he sets his eyes on it. Tom Cruises cultural impact lies in his longevity as a mainstream movie star and his role in redefining the modern action hero
Huge public meet demands swift action to protect Goa
NT Reporter Panaji A massive public meeting held in Panaji on Tuesday, convened by former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court, Justice Ferdino Rebello, demanded immediate action from the government to protect Goas environment and regulate development. The gathering adopted the Peoples Charter (Goenchi Porjechi Magni) with participants pledging to launch a peoples movement to [] The post Huge public meet demands swift action to protect Goa appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa road project proposals worth `7,779 cr submitted to Centre: Kamat
NT Reporter Panaji Minister for Public Works Digambar Kamat Tuesday said that road projects in Goa worth around Rs 7,779 crore have been submitted to the Union government during his recent visit to Delhi along with PWD officials. Addressing media after launching an e-sign module for work management under the Public Works Department (PWD) at [] The post Goa road project proposals worth `7,779 cr submitted to Centre: Kamat appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Goa must be reclaimed from corruption and unplanned devpt, says Justice Rebello
NT Reporter Panaji What Justice Ferdino Rebello had expected to be a modest gathering of around 50 people turned into a large public meeting on Tuesday, as thousands converged in Panaji to support the Bhangarachem Goem movement. The turnout was such that organisers arranged a live screening at Azad Maidan for those who could not [] The post Goa must be reclaimed from corruption and unplanned devpt, says Justice Rebello appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Nagpur youth held by crime branch for `1.4cr forex fraud
NT reporter Panaji The Goa cyber crime police arrested Rushabh Hanvate (23) from Nagpur, Maharashtra, in connection with an online forex trading fraud case involving a man from Sattari who lost over Rs 1.41 crore. It was revealed that the accused had received Rs 9.99 lakh in his bank account at Layer 1, which was [] The post Nagpur youth held by crime branch for `1.4cr forex fraud appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Sophie Turner reveals her favourites from Bollywood are SRK and Deepika Padukone
Sophie Turner said she enjoys Indian cinema, calling Shah Rukh Khan the GOAT and Deepika Padukone her favourite actor. She loved RRR and expressed interest in doing a Bollywood film. Sophie will next be seen in Prime Videos robbery thriller Steal
Nepals Gen Z rebels turn on the government they helped install
A youth revolt against corruption in Nepal turned violent, resulting in casualties and the appointment of the nation's first female prime minister. However, protesters feel their demands remain unmet. The new government faces criticism for a lack of significant change. Upcoming elections in March are uncertain as the movement's goals lack clarity.
VHT: Shubman Gill returns to action, but stay remains brief
Despite a brief 11-run innings from star Shubman Gill, Punjab secured a six-wicket victory over Goa. A crucial 131-run partnership between Harnoor Singh (94 not out) and Naman Dhir (68) guided Punjab to chase down Goa's 212 in a rain-affected 40-over match.
Alaska Airlines pilot blasts Boeing for 'trying to make him scapegoat' after blunder
Brandon Fisher was praised for carrying out the emergency landing of the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug panel flew off shortly after tak... Alaska Airlines pilot blasts Boeing for 'trying to make him scapegoat' after blunder
Motorola expands its Moto Things lineup with a new Bluetooth tracker, stylus and smartwatch
After kicking off its Moto Things accessory line with wireless earbuds , a Bluetooth tracker and a cheap smartwatch in 2024, Motorola is doubling down. At CES 2026, the company is announcing a sequel to its tracker, the Moto Tag 2, a stylus for its new folding phone, the Moto Pen Ultra and a more premium smartwatch called the Moto Watch. The Moto Watch has a 47mm round face with a stainless steel crown and an aluminum frame. The smartwatch comes with a PANTONE Volcanic Ash silicone band, but is designed to support third-party 22mm bands, too, which greatly expands its customization options. Motorola says the watch can get up to 13 days of battery life normally or seven days with its always-on display enabled, and also features a built-in speaker and microphone for hands-free controls and audio notifications. The Moto Watch is meant to be fairly durable, as well, with Gorilla Glass 3 front glass and IP68 water and dust resistance. The actual fitness features of the watch are powered by Motorola's new partner Polar, a company with its own line of fitness trackers and smartwatches. The Moto Watch lets users log their calorie consumption throughout the day, track their workouts and activity levels (with a daily Activity Goal and Activity Score) and monitor their sleep. The watch also has built-in dual-frequency GPS for tracking runs, bike rides and hikes. A hand holding a Moto Pen Ultra writing on a Razr Fold. Motorola While Samsung dropped S Pen stylus support on its latest version of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (one of many ways the company got the foldable so thin), Motorola is embracing styluses on its new Razr Fold. The Moto Pen Ultra comes with a charging case and supports things like palm rejection and tilt sensitivity for more accurate strokes. The Moto Pen Ultra can also be used with Google's Circle to Search and new AI-powered software features like Sketch to Image, which converts hand-drawn sketches into detailed images. A bike seat with a Moto Tag 2 attached to it. Motorola The Moto Tag 2 builds on the original Moto Tag with a longer battery life and better durability. The Moto Tag 2 is IP68-rated and now gets over 500 days of battery life in comparison to the original Tag's year-long battery. As before, the Bluetooth tracker connects to Google's Find Hub network and Motorola says the tracker's ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna and support for Bluetooth Channel Sounding can help users determine the exact distance they are from their tracked object. You can also press the button on the Moto Tag 2 to ring your phone if it's missing, or customize the Tag to act as a camera shutter button. Motorola hasn't shared pricing details for any of its new Moto Things accessories, though it has provided a release date for at least one. The Moto Watch will be available on January 22 from the company's website. The Moto Tag 2 and Moto Pen Ultra, meanwhile, will both be available in North America in the coming months. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/motorola-expands-its-moto-things-lineup-with-a-new-bluetooth-tracker-stylus-and-smartwatch-010000669.html?src=rss
CES 2026: The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist won't let you out of it sight
A couple years ago Lenovo showed off a concept laptop stand that used cameras and AI to follow you around. But now at CES 2026, the company has taken that idea and turned it into a full-fledged system that its actually going to sell. Dubbed the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist, instead of a laptop stand, Lenovo created a standalone notebook with the same functionality, plus a little more. The impressive thing is that despite having a built-in motor that lets its display follow you around, the laptops design doesn't look all that outlandish. And after playing around with it a bit, I discovered a handful of other tricks it can do. Instead of using your fingers to open the lid like a luddite, all you have to do is knock a couple times and then the laptops display will pop up by itself. From there, youre greeted with a surprisingly good-looking 14-inch 2.8K OLED display and a traditional keyboard that wont upset longtime ThinkBook or ThinkPad aficionados. You also get solid specs including support for Intels new Core Ultra Series 3 processors, up to 32GB of RAM, 2TB of storage and a decently large 75Whr battery. The laptop also sports a strong selection of ports including two USB-C with Thunderbolt 4, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, a full-size HDMI jack and Wi-Fi 7. And all of this comes in a chassis that weighs 3.1 pounds, which is very reasonable for a 14-inch machine. As for its auto-twisting abilities, the main use case is during presentation and video calls, where the laptop can use its motor, 10-MP webcam and AI to track your face as you move around so you stay neatly in frame. Compared to the concept I saw before, the laptop pivots and rotates its display more smoothly (though its still a bit jerky) and if you want, you can even make it dance to music. Alternatively, the laptop can analyze your posture to position its screen in the optimal position to prevent slouching or automatically transform between laptop, tablet and presentation modes. While this is a really minor inclusion, my favorite thing about the Auto Twist is that when you turn the system off, the laptop will automatically close its own lid, as if it was tucking itself into bed. The other goal of this laptop is that Lenovo is touting it as a vertical AI solution for small businesses. Naturally this means that the system supports Microsofts Copilot+ features, though we also saw a demo of Lenovos own AI companion. Not only can you talk to it, ask it questions or use it to translate other languages like a regular digital assistant, the company created a friendly face that reacts to your queries and comments. The one odd inclusion, which probably wont make it to retail units, was an AI feature designed to help you understand hidden meanings or subtext in other languages. However, in my experience (as seen in the video above), this turned into a weird excuse to get negged by AI or at the very least make yourself more paranoid about what your friends or coworkers are saying about you. My favorite thing about the Auto Twist is that if you shut it down, it will automatically close its own lid. Sam Rutherford for Engadget In the end, Im still not sure I need a laptop with a display and a camera that can follow me around during video calls. But if you have happy feet during work meetings or like to express yourself through movement, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 7 Auto Twist might be the business notebook you need. Plus, considering it features relatively novel tech, its starting price of $1,649 is surprisingly approachable. Youll just have to wait until it goes on sale sometime in June. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/ces-2026-the-lenovo-thinkbook-plus-gen-7-auto-twist-wont-let-you-out-of-it-sight-010000913.html?src=rss
Not just forests: why grasslands also belong in national climate plans
Protecting a biome like grasslands cant happen in isolation but must come about through goals shared by the various U.N. bodies. Unfortunately, there are still debates ongoing about whether biodiversity and climate goals align and how institutions can build synergies
Scorpio Daily Horoscope for January 07, 2026
You are likely to be in a more serious frame of mind. The practical issues of life are going to demand your attention today. But you are full of faith and optimism and are ready to take chances at the deepest emotional levels. Someone near to you will exhibit concerns regarding your aims and goals. Take the time to explain the situation to them. Read full Scorpio horoscope
Did Tamannaah charge Rs 6 crore for 6-minute dance in Goa?
From South cinema to Bollywood, Tamannaah Bhatia has carved a unique space for herself, often grabbing more attention for her dance performances than her films. Songs like Kaavaalaa from Jailer, Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2, and Ghafoor from The Bads of Bollywood have earned her massive popularity and the tag of an item song queen.
The U.S. President and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal
When Kartik said he wants to marry a girl like Deepika
Recent Reddit buzz linked Kartik Aaryan to a 17-year-old, fueled by matching Goa beach photos and Instagram follows. The alleged girlfriend denied the connection online. Amidst this, the actor's past comments about wanting a wife like Deepika Padukone and his humorous take on Janhvi Kapoor link-ups resurfaced.
Charging for 2-second halt at Mopa airport violates concession pact
NT Reporter Panaji The Goa government has issued a show-cause notice to GMR Goa International Airport Ltd over alleged illegal charging of vehicle entry fees at Mopa Airport. The notice, issued by the Directorate of Civil Aviation, stated that the fees were levied even for a two-second halt, which violated the Concession Agreement. The government [] The post Charging for 2-second halt at Mopa airport violates concession pact appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Phirse Kitaab campaign culminates in literature festival
NT BUZZ Goas statewide reading movement Phirse Kitaab, organised by the Girls Islamic Organisation (GIO), aimed at reviving the culture of reading and restoring the relevance of books in everyday life, recently culminated ina literature festival. The 20-day campaign engaged communities across Goa through diverse literary initiatives. These included school sessions encouraging students to explore [] The post Phirse Kitaab campaign culminates in literature festival appeared first on The Navhind Times .
NT BUZZ As part of the monthly History Hour programme at the Museum of Christian Art, Old Goa, professor of Religious Studies at Claremont McKenna College in Southern California Daniel Michon will speak on Nuns at (the) Play onJanuary 9, 6 p.m. Michon, who has published a series of studies centred on archaeology and religion [] The post Puppets and feasts appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Agencies Kolkata Sesa FA picked up their first point of the Indian Womens League after holding Gokulam Kerala FC to a goalless draw at the National Centre of Excellence on Tuesday. Gokulam Kerala, who extended their unbeaten run to four matches, stayed sixth in the standings with seven points from six outings, while newly-promoted Sesa [] The post Sesa FA earn first point appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Centre to hold five regional meets on Labour Codes
The Labour and Employment Ministry is organizing five regional conferences across India. These meetings will focus on implementing new Labour Codes. States and other ministries will participate. The first conference is in Goa. The Labour Codes aim to improve health and social security for workers. This includes benefits for unorganized workers and gig/platform workers.
Coal Reforms Must Reach Grassroots: Kishan Reddy
Minister urges PSUs to align reforms, safety and coal gasification with 2030 goals
Sophie Turner showers praise on SRK, Deepika, calls him GOAT
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has expressed her admiration for Bollywood, calling Shah Rukh Khan the 'GOAT' and praising Deepika Padukone. She revealed a desire to star in a Hindi film, captivated by its grandeur and artistry. Turner's praise echoes sentiments from other international stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Kristen Stewart, who have also lauded Khan's charisma and style.
Sophie Turner had visited India in 2018 to attend Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas's wedding celebrations in Jodhpur. Nick was her former brother-in-law as she and Joe Jonas began dating in 2016, got engaged in 2017, and married in 2019, before their separation in 2023.
Karina Kubiliute reacts to dating rumours with Kartik Aaryan amid viral Goa pics; makes bold move
Kartik Aaryan had followed Karina on Instagram but unfollowed her soon after rumours of their relationship surfaced online. Neither of them initially confirmed nor denied the speculation, but fan pages began tagging her as the 'mystery girl' in the actor's life.
IWL 2025-26 | Five out of five for East Bengal; Sethu pips Nita FA
In the other two matches of the day, Sribhumi FC returned to winning ways by downing debutant Garhwal United FC 3-0, while three-time champion Gokulam Kerala FC was held goalless by the other debutant Sesa Football Academy
Simply saving money doesnt guarantee financial growth. Chartered Accountant Abhishek Walia explains that the key to building wealth lies in giving money a clear purpose. By organising funds into emergency savings, short-term goals, and long-term investments, individuals can make their money work efficiently and achieve greater financial control. Walia emphasises that strategic allocation, not just higher savings, drives meaningful wealth creation.
Fed's Tom Barkin says US facing risks to both central bank mandates
Further U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate changes will need to be finely tuned to incoming data given risks to both the Fed's unemployment and inflation goals, Richmond Fed president Tom Barkin said on Tuesday.
Kartik Aaryans rumoured girlfriend Karina Kubiliute reacts to dating buzz
Dating rumours around Kartik Aaryan surfaced after similar Goa vacation photos went viral. The woman linked to the actor dismissed the speculation, firmly stating she is not his girlfriend. Kartik has not responded to the claims
Kartik Aaryan's Goa pic goes viral, internet points to 'mystery girl'
Kartik Aaryan's Goa pic goes viral, internet points to 'mystery girl'
Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: A winner is a dreamer who.......
Nelson Mandela's powerful words, 'A winner is a dreamer who never gives up,' resonate today. His life exemplified this, showing that true success comes from unwavering determination. The article highlights how this principle applies to modern challenges. It encourages readers to stay committed to their goals, learn from failures, and be patient. Persistence transforms dreams into achievements.
When Kartik Aaryan wittily revealed how his dream girl would be
Kartik Aaryan recently sparked dating rumors with a mystery woman who was identified as Karina Kubiliute by digital sleuths following viral Goa vacation photos. In a throwback interview, the actor defined his ideal partner as a blend of Kareena Kapoors beauty and Priyanka Chopras talent. The actor was last seen with Ananya Panday in 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' which released in December 2025 to lukewarm response from the audiences.
Gujarat Giants Aim For Strong Push In WPL 2026
Gujarat Giants: As the fourth season of the Womens Premier League (WPL) kicks off on January 9, the Gujarat Giants enter WPL 2026 with fresh confidence and a clear goal. Following a successful playoff run last year, the franchise owned by Adani Sportsline is now aiming for greater consistency and seeking to elevate their competitive edge. During a pre-season media event in Mumbai today, players, coaching staff, and team leaders shared their plans for the upcoming season. Attendees included captain Ashleigh Gardner, Kashvee Gautam, Womens World Cup champion Renuka Singh, head coach Michael Klinger, fielding coach Sarah Taylor, and Sanjay Adesara, chief business officer of Adani Sportsline. The Giants are set to kick off their WPL 2026 campaign on January 10 against UP Warriorz. The first four games will be held in Navi Mumbai, after which they will move to Vadodara from January 19 for the concluding part of the league stage. After debuting at home in Vadodara last season, the team will return for a fourth time, excited to play before their expanding Giants Army. Featuring a mix of proven international players and promising Indian talent, the franchise aims for another playoff appearance and a farther run in the tournament. Speaking on the occasion, captain Ashleigh Gardner said, As a captain, balance is the key, not just in terms of skills, but in bringing together international players and Indian players. It can be a challenge at times, but having good people around you makes a big difference. A lot of the work is done before game one, building trust, understanding each other and making sure everyone feels confident when we step onto the field. I try to embrace the culture because it makes the experience more enjoyable and easier. Head coach Michael Klinger added, The biggest takeaway from last year was that the games we played really well in were the ones where we did the little things right, whether that was in the field, with the bat or with the ball. We have match-winners throughout the squad, and when we consistently outdid the opposition in those small but important moments, we won games. Womens World Cup winner Renuka Singh said, The focus is clear, we want to win the trophy. We have a great team, and personally my aim is to excel in my responsibilities and continue playing with a strong mentality. WPL has evolved over the years, we are getting a lot of recognition and we just want to continue giving our best. Sarah Taylor, fielding coach, said, Fielding has become a crucial part of the modern game, and my approach is to bring an aggressive mindset to it. We push standards through challenging drills and make sure everyone buys into the intensity required at the international level. The more players are exposed to those standards, the better it is not just for the team, but for the game as a whole. Womens World Cup winner Renuka Singh said, The focus is clear, we want to win the trophy. We have a great team, and personally my aim is to excel in my responsibilities and continue playing with a strong mentality. WPL has evolved over the years, we are getting a lot of recognition and we just want to continue giving our best. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Sanjay Adesara, chief business officer, Adani Sportsline, said, The progress we made in 2025 gives us confidence that we are moving in the right direction as a franchise. Our focus remains on staying humble off the field while being aggressive and competitive on it. This squad reflects our belief in combining world-class experience with Indian talent and creating an environment where players can grow and express themselves. Were excited about what this group can achieve together in WPL 2026. Article Source: IANS
A fitness enthusiast shared his eight-kilogram weight loss journey over six months, emphasizing consistent, strategic eating and adaptable workout routines. Despite setbacks like an injury and weight regain, he successfully recommitted to his goals, highlighting that transformation is an ongoing process.
The 5 best Mint alternatives to replace the budgeting app that shut down
As a long-time Mint user, I was frustrated to say the least when news broke at the end of 2023 that Intuit would shut Mint down . I, like millions of others, enjoyed how easily Mint allowed us to track all accounts in one place and monitor credit scores. I also used it regularly to track spending, set goals like pay my mortgage down faster and with general money management. So I set out to find the best Mint alternatives in the wake of its disappointing demise. I gave Credit Karma , Intuits other financial app, a try but found it to be a poor Mint substitute. The following guide lays out my experience testing some of the most popular Mint replacement apps available today in search of my next budgeting app. Our pick for best Mint alternative remains Quicken Simplifi , even months after the Mint shutting down, thanks to its easy to use app, good income and bill detection and its affordable price. But there are plenty of other solid options out there for those with different needs. If youre also on the hunt for a budgeting app to replace Mint, we hope these details can help you decide which of the best budgeting apps out there will be right for you. Table of contents Best Mint alternatives in 2026 Other Mint alternatives we tested What is Plaid and how does it work? How to import your financial data from the Mint app How we tested Mint alternatives What about Rocket Money? Best Mint alternatives in 2026 No pun intended, but what I like about Quicken Simplifi is its simplicity. Whereas other budgeting apps try to distinguish themselves with dark themes and customizable emoji, Simplifi has a clean user interface, with a landing page that you just keep scrolling through to get a detailed overview of all your stats. These include your top-line balances; net worth; recent spending; upcoming recurring payments; a snapshot of your spending plan; top spending categories; achievements; and any watchlists youve set up. Another one of the key features I appreciate is the ability to set up savings goals elsewhere in the app. I also appreciate how it offers neat, almost playful visualizations without ever looking cluttered. I felt at home in the mobile and web dashboards after a day or so, which is faster than I adapted to some competing services (Im looking at you, YNAB and Monarch). Getting set up with Simplifi was mostly painless. I was particularly impressed at how easily it connected to Fidelity; not all budget trackers do, for whatever reason. This is also one of the only services I tested that gives you the option of inviting a spouse or financial advisor to co-manage your account. One thing I would add to my initial assessment of the app, having used it for a few months now: I wish Simplifi offered Zillow integration for easily tracking your home value (or at least a rough estimate of it). Various competitors including Monarch Money and Copilot Money work with Zillow, so clearly there's a Zillow API available for use. As it stands, Simplifi users must add real estate manually like any other asset. Dana Wollman / Engadget In practice, Simplifi miscategorized some of my expenses, but nothing out of the ordinary compared to any of these budget trackers. As youre reviewing transactions, you can also mark if youre expecting a refund, which is a unique feature among the services I tested. Simplifi also estimated my regular income better than some other apps I tested. Most of all, I appreciated the option of being able to categorize some, but not all, purchases from a merchant as recurring. For instance, I can add my two Amazon subscribe-and-saves as recurring payments, without having to create a broad-strokes rule for every Amazon purchase. The budgeting feature is also self-explanatory and can likely accommodate your preferred budgeting method. Just check that your regular income is accurate and be sure to set up recurring payments, making note of which are bills and which are subscriptions. This is important because Simplifi shows you your total take-home income as well as an income after bills figure. That number includes, well, bills but not discretionary subscriptions. From there, you can add spending targets by category in the planned spending bucket. Planned spending can also include one-time expenditures, not just monthly budgets. When you create a budget, Simplifi will suggest a number based on a six-month average. Not dealbreakers, but two things to keep in mind as you get started: Simplifi is notable in that you cant set up an account through Apple or Google. There is also no option for a free trial, though Quicken promises a 30-day money back guarantee. Monarch Money grew on me. My first impression of the budgeting app, which was founded by a former Mint product manager, was that it's more difficult to use than others on this list, including Simplifi, NerdWallet and Copilot. And it is. Editing expense categories, adding recurring transactions and creating rules, for example, is a little more complicated than it needs to be, especially in the mobile app. (My advice: Use the web app for fine-tuning details.) Monarch also didnt get my income right; I had to edit it. Once youre set up, though, Monarch offers an impressive level of granularity. In the budgets section, you can see a bona fide balance sheet showing budgets and actuals for each category. You'll also find a forecast, for the year or by month. And recurring expenses can be set not just by merchant, but other parameters as well. For instance, while most Amazon purchases might be marked as shopping, those for the amounts of $54.18 or $34.18 are definitely baby supplies, and can be automatically marked as such each time, not to mention programmed as recurring payments. Weirdly, though, theres no way to mark certain recurring payments as bills, specifically. Dana Wollman / Engadget Not long after I first published this story in December 2023, Monarch introduced a detailed reporting section where you can create on-demand graphs based on things like accounts, categories and tags. That feature is available just on the web version of the app for now. As part of this same update, Monarch added support for an aggregator that makes it possible to automatically update the value of your car. This, combined with the existing Zillow integration for tracking your home value, makes it easy to quickly add a non-liquid asset like a vehicle or real estate, and have it show up in your net worth graph. The mobile app is mostly self-explanatory. The main dashboard shows your net worth; your four most recent transactions; a month-over-month spending comparison; income month-to-date; upcoming bills; an investments snapshot; a list of any goals youve set; and, finally, a link to your month-in-review. That month-in-review is more detailed than most, delving into cash flow; top income and expense categories; cash flow trends; changes to your net worth, assets and liabilities; plus asset and liability breakdowns. In February 2024, Monarch expanded on the net worth graph , so that if you click on the Accounts tab you can see how your net worth changed over different periods of time, including one month, three months, six months, a year or all time. On the main screen, youll also find tabs for savings and checking accounts (and all others as well), transactions, cash flow, budget and recurring. Like many of the other apps featured here, Monarch can auto-detect recurring expenses and income, even if it gets the category wrong. (They all do to an extent.) Expense categories are marked by emoji, which you can customize if youre so inclined. Monarch Money uses a combination of networks to connect with banks, including Plaid, MX and Finicity, a competing network owned by Mastercard. (I have a quick explainer on Plaid, the industry standard in this space, toward the end of this guide.) As part of an update in late December, Monarch has also made it easier to connect through those other two networks, if for some reason Plaid fails. Similar to NerdWallet, I found myself completing two-factor authentication every time I wanted to get past the Plaid screen to add another account. Notably, Monarch is the only other app I tested that allows you to grant access to someone else in your family likely a spouse or financial advisor. Monarch also has a Chrome extension for importing from Mint, though really this is just a shortcut for downloading a CSV file, which youll have to do regardless of where you choose to take your Mint data. Additionally, Monarch just added the ability to track Apple Card, Apple Cash, and Savings accounts, thanks to new functionality brought with the iOS 17.4 update. It's not the only one either; currently, Copilot and YNAB have also added similar functionality that will be available to anyone with the latest versions of their respective apps on a device running iOS 17.4. Instead of manually uploading statements, the new functionality allows apps like Monarch's to automatically pull in transactions and balance history. That should make it easier to account for spending on Apple cards and accounts throughout the month. Monarch also recently launched investment transactions in beta. It also says bill tracking and an overhauled goals system are coming soon. Monarch hasn't provided a timeline for that last one, except to say that the improved goals feature is coming soon. Copilot Money might be the best-looking budgeting app I tested. It also has the distinction of being exclusive to iOS and Macs at least for now. Andres Ugarte, the companys CEO, has publicly promised that Android and web apps are coming soon. But until it follows through, I cant recommend Copilot for most people with so many good competitors out there. Copilot Money for Web and Android! Thanks to the support from our users, and the overwhelming positive reception we're seeing from folks migrating from Mint, we can now say that we'll be building @copilotmoney for Web and Android with a goal to launch in 2024. We'll continue to Andres Ugarte (@chuga) November 15, 2023 There are other features that Copilot is missing, which Ill get into. But it is promising, and one to keep an eye on. Its just a fast, efficient, well designed app, and Android users will be in for a treat when theyll finally be able to download it. It makes good use of colors, emoji and graphs to help you understand at a glance how youre doing on everything from your budgets to your investment performance to your credit card debt over time. In particular, Copilot does a better job than almost any other app of visualizing your recurring monthly expenses. Behind those punchy colors and cutesy emoji, though, is some sophisticated performance. Copilots AI-powered Intelligence gets smarter as you go at categorizing your expenses. (You can also add your own categories, complete with your choice of emoji.) Its not perfect. Copilot miscategorized some purchases (they all do), but it makes it easier to edit than most. On top of that, the internal search feature is very fast; it starts whittling down results in your transaction history as soon as you begin typing. Dana Wollman / Engadget Copilot is also unique in offering Amazon and Venmo integrations, allowing you to see transaction details. With Amazon, this requires just signing into your Amazon account via an in-app browser. For Venmo, you have to set up fwd@copilot.money as a forwarding address and then create a filter, wherein emails from venmo@venmo.com are automatically forwarded to fwd@copilot.money. Like Monarch Money, you can also add any property you own and track its value through Zillow, which is integrated with the app. While the app is heavily automated, I still appreciate that Copilot marks new transactions for review. Its a good way to both weed out fraudulent charges, and also be somewhat intentional about your spending habits. Like Monarch Money, Copilot updated its app to make it easier to connect to banks through networks other than Plaid. As part of the same update, Copilot said it has improved its connections to both American Express and Fidelity which, again, can be a bugbear for some budget tracking apps. In an even more recent update, Copilot added a Mint import option, which other budgeting apps have begun to offer as well. Because the app is relatively new (it launched in early 2020), the company is still catching up to the competition on some table-stakes features. Ugarte told me that his team is almost done building out a detailed cash flow section as well. On its website , Copilot also promises a raft of AI-powered features that build on its current Intelligence platform, the one that powers its smart expense categorization. These include smart financial goals, natural language search, a chat interface, forecasting and benchmarking. That benchmarking, Ugarte tells me, is meant to give people a sense of how theyre doing compared to other Copilot users, on both spending and investment performance. Most of these features should arrive in the new year. Copilot does a couple interesting things for new customers that distinguish it from the competition. Theres a demo mode that feels like a game simulator; no need to add your own accounts. The company is also offering two free months with RIPMINT a more generous introductory offer than most. When it finally does come time to pony up, the $7.92 monthly plan is cheaper than some competing apps, although the $95-a-year-option is in the same ballpark. You may know NerdWallet as a site that offers a mix of personal finance news, explainers and guides. I see it often when I google a financial term I dont know and sure enough, its one of the sites Im most likely to click on. As it happens, NerdWallet also has the distinction of offering one of the only free budgeting apps I tested. In fact, there is no paid version; nothing is locked behind a paywall. The main catch: There are ads everywhere. To be fair, the free version of Mint was like this, too. Even with the inescapable credit card offers, NerdWallet has a clean, easy-to-understand user interface, which includes both a web and a mobile app. The key metrics that it highlights most prominently are your cash flow, net worth and credit score. (Of note, although Mint itself offered credit score monitoring, most of its rivals do not.) I particularly enjoyed the weekly insights, which delve into things like where you spent the most money or how much you paid in fees and how that compares to the previous month. Because this is NerdWallet, an encyclopedia of financial info, you get some particularly specific category options when setting up your accounts (think: a Roth or non-Roth IRA). Dana Wollman / Engadget As a budgeting app, NerdWallet is more than serviceable, if a bit basic. Like other apps I tested, you can set up recurring bills. Importantly, it follows the popular 50/30/20 budgeting rule, which has you putting 50% of your budget toward things you need, 30% toward things you want, and the remaining 20% into savings or debt repayments. If this works for you, great just know that you cant customize your budget to the same degree as some competing apps. You cant currently create custom spending categories, though a note inside the dashboard section of the app says youll be able to customize them in the future. You also cant move items from the wants column to needs or vice versa but In the future, you'll be able to move specific transactions to actively manage what falls into each group. A NerdWallet spokesperson declined to provide an ETA, though. Lastly, its worth noting that NerdWallet had one of the most onerous setup processes of any app I tested. I dont think this is a dealbreaker, as youll only have to do it once and, hopefully, you arent setting up six or seven apps in tandem as I was. What made NerdWallets onboarding especially tedious is that every time I wanted to add an account, I had to go through a two-factor authentication process to even get past the Plaid splash screen, and thats not including the 2FA I had set up at each of my banks. This is a security policy on NerdWallets end, not Plaids, a Plaid spokesperson says. Precisely because NerdWallet is one of the only budget trackers to offer credit score monitoring, it also needs more of your personal info during setup, including your birthday, address, phone number and the last four digits of your social security number. Its the same with Credit Karma, which also does credit score monitoring. Related to the setup process, I found that NerdWallet was less adept than other apps at automatically detecting my regular income. In my case, it counted a large one-time wire transfer as income, at which point my only other option was to enter my income manually (which is slightly annoying because I would have needed my pay stub handy to double-check my take-home pay). YNAB is, by its own admission , different from anything youve tried before. The app, whose name is short for You Need a Budget, promotes a so-called zero-based budgeting system, which forces you to assign a purpose for every dollar you earn. A frequently used analogy is to put each dollar in an envelope; you can always move money from one envelope to another in a pinch. These envelopes can include rent and utilities, along with unforeseen expenses like holiday gifts and the inevitable car repair. The idea is that if you budget a certain amount for the unknowns each month, they wont feel like theyre sneaking up on you. Importantly, YNAB is only concerned with the money you have in your accounts now. The app does not ask you to provide your take-home income or set up recurring income payments (although there is a way to do this). The money you will make later in the month through your salaried job is not relevant, because YNAB does not engage in forecasting. The app is harder to learn than any other here, and it requires more ongoing effort from the user. And YNAB knows that. Inside both the mobile and web apps are links to videos and other tutorials. Although I never quite got comfortable with the user interface, I did come to appreciate YNABs insistence on intentionality. Forcing users to draft a new budget each month and to review each transaction is not necessarily a bad thing. As YNAB says on its website, Sure, youve got pie charts showing that you spent an obscene amount of money in restaurants but youve still spent an obscene amount of money in restaurants. I can see this approach being useful for people who dont tend to have a lot of cash in reserve at a given time, or who have spending habits they want to correct (to riff off of YNABs own example, ordering Seamless four times a week). My colleague Valentina Palladino, knowing I was working on this guide, penned a respectful rebuttal , explaining why shes been using YNAB for years. Perhaps, like her, you have major savings goals you want to achieve, whether its paying for a wedding or buying a house. I suggest you give her column a read. For me, though, YNABs approach feels like overkill. Other Mint alternatives we tested PocketGuard PocketGuard used to be a solid free budget tracker, but the company has since limited its free version to just a free seven-day trial. Now, youll have to choose between two plans once the trial is over: a $13 monthly plan or a $75 annual plan. When I first tested it, I found it to be more restricted than NerdWallet, but still a decent option. The main overview screen shows you your net worth, total assets and debts; net income and total spending for the month; upcoming bills; a handy reminder of when your next paycheck lands; any debt payoff plan you have; and any goals. Like some other apps, including Quicken Simplifi, PocketGuard promotes an after bills approach, where you enter all of your recurring bills, and then PocketGuard shows you whats left, and thats what youre supposed to be budgeting: your disposable income. Although PocketGuards UI is easy enough to understand, it lacks polish. The accounts tab is a little busy, and doesnt show totals for categories like cash or investments. Seemingly small details like weirdly phrased or punctuated copy occasionally make the app feel janky. More than once, it prompted me to update the app when no updates were available. The web version, meanwhile, feels like the mobile app blown up to a larger format and doesnt take advantage of the extra screen real estate. Ultimately, now that the free tier is gone, it just doesnt present the same value proposition as it once did. What is Plaid and how does it work? Each of the apps I tested uses the same underlying network, called Plaid, to pull in financial data, so its worth explaining in its own section what it is and how it works. Plaid was founded as a fintech startup in 2013 and is today the industry standard in connecting banks with third-party apps. Plaid works with over 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada and Europe. Additionally, more than 8,000 third-party apps and services rely on Plaid, the company claims . To be clear, you dont need a dedicated Plaid app to use it; the technology is baked into a wide array of apps, including the budget trackers I tested for this guide. Once you find the add an account option in whichever one youre using, youll see a menu of commonly used banks. Theres also a search field you can use to look yours up directly. Once you find yours, youll be prompted to enter your login credentials. If you have two-factor authentication set up, youll need to enter a one-time passcode as well. As the middleman, Plaid is a passthrough for information that may include your account balances, transaction history, account type and routing or account number. Plaid uses encryption, and says it has a policy of not selling or renting customer data to other companies. However, I would not be doing my job if I didnt note that in 2022 Plaid was forced to pay $58 million to consumers in a class action suit for collecting more financial data than was needed. As part of the settlement, Plaid was compelled to change some of its business practices. In a statement provided to Engadget, a Plaid spokesperson said the company continues to deny the allegations underpinning the lawsuit and that the crux of the non-financial terms in the settlement are focused on us accelerating workstreams already underway related to giving people more transparency into Plaids role in connecting their accounts, and ensuring that our workstreams around data minimization remain on track. How to import your financial data from the Mint app Mint users should consider getting their data ready to migrate to their new budgeting app of choice soon. Unfortunately, importing data from Mint is not as easy as entering your credentials from inside your new app and hitting import. In fact, any app that advertises the ability to port over your stats from Mint is just going to have you upload a CSV file of transactions and other data. To download a CSV file from Mint, do the following: Sign into Mint.com and hit Transactions in the menu on the left side of the screen. Select an account, or all accounts . Scroll down and look for export [number] transactions in smaller print. Your CSV file should begin downloading. Note: Downloading on a per-account basis might seem more annoying, but could help you get set up on the other side, if the app youre using has you importing transactions one-for-one into their corresponding accounts. How we tested Mint alternatives Before I dove into the world of budgeting apps, I had to do some research. To find a list of apps to test, I consulted trusty ol Google (and even trustier Reddit); read reviews of popular apps on the App Store; and also asked friends and colleagues what budget tracking apps they might be using. Some of the apps I found were free, just like Mint. These, of course, show loads of ads (excuse me, offers) to stay in business. But most of the available apps require paid subscriptions, with prices typically topping out around $100 a year, or $15 a month. (Spoiler: My top pick is cheaper than that.) Since this guide is meant to help Mint users find a permanent replacement, any services I chose to test needed to do several things: import all of your account data into one place; offer budgeting tools; and track your spending, net worth and credit score. Except where noted, all of these apps are available for iOS, Android and on the web. Once I had my shortlist of six apps, I got to work setting them up. For the sake of thoroughly testing these apps (and remember, I really was looking for a Mint alternative myself), I made a point of adding every account to every budgeting app, no matter how small or immaterial the balance. What ensued was a veritable Groundhog Day of two-factor authentication. Just hours of entering passwords and one-time passcodes, for the same banks half a dozen times over. Hopefully, you only have to do this once. What about Rocket Money? Rocket Money is another free financial app that tracks spending and supports things like balance alerts and account linking. If you pay for the premium tier, the service can also help you cancel unwanted subscriptions. We did not test it for this guide, but we'll consider it in future updates. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apps/the-best-budgeting-apps-to-replace-mint-143047346.html?src=rss
CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Monday said the goal of the SIR is to ensure that no eligible Indian citizen is left out of the electoral roll
An expert outlines key principles for new mutual fund investors in 2026, stressing goal-based planning, disciplined asset allocation and understanding risk appetite. Investors should avoid emotional decisions, herd behaviour and panic selling, focus on long-term objectives, diversify across fund categories, and seek professional advice if market knowledge is limited.
The Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) has clarified city classifications for ECHS beneficiaries, aligning certain urban areas with metropolitan centers for treatment charges. This clarification, following a December 5, 2025 order, aims to resolve confusion regarding rate applicability at empanelled healthcare centers for ECHS beneficiaries residing in satellite towns.
These Winter Superfoods Might Be Behind Your Weight Gain
The good news is that portion control, timing and balance are the key to enjoying these foods without derailing weight goals.
Singularity AMC backs Lohia Aerospace as India steps up push into high-value aerostructures
Singularity AMC has invested in Lohia Aerospace Systems. This move supports India's goal to build domestic capability in high-value aerostructures. The investment highlights growing private capital in India's aerospace and defence sector. Lohia Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced composite materials. The company supplies global original equipment manufacturers. Singularity AMC will help Lohia Aerospace scale manufacturing and expand its global reach.
Budget 2026 could simplify income tax rules for global mergers involving Indian firms
India Budget 2026: India's integration with global markets faces tax challenges in overseas restructurings. Current tax laws create unintended taxability for shareholders of foreign companies holding Indian assets during mergers. Amendments are needed to ensure tax neutrality for such cross-border reorganizations, aligning with India's goal of becoming a global business hub.
Ward 23 Councillor of Municipal Corporation Gurugram Kunal Yadav , in collaboration with Nanhi Veena Women’s Welfare Foundation , recently organized a heart-warming blanket distribution drive in Gurugram to support underprivileged families facing the winter chill. With temperatures plunging to dangerous lows, the joint effort focused on a single, urgent goal: ensuring warmth, dignity, and survival for those living at the margins. The activity was aimed at protecting the city’s most vulnerable residents from life-threatening cold conditions. Blanket distribution by Councillor Kunal Yadav and Nanhi Veena Foundation The blanket distribution drive was strategically conducted in high-need areas including Chakkarpur Village, Labour Chowk, Phase 1 Cross Roads , and multiple labour settlements , where exposure to the elements is most severe. The initiative not only provided essential winter relief but also brought smiles and a sense of comfort to many children, elderly people, and families struggling to cope with the cold. This was the fourth blanket drive organized by the Nanhi Veena Women’s Welfare Foundation, underscoring its sustained commitment to underserved communities. The Foundation’s mission aligned seamlessly with Councillor Yadav’s dedication to public service and constituent welfare. Speaking about the activity, Councillor Kunal Yadav shared, “When the mercury drops to such perilous levels, safeguarding human life becomes our foremost responsibility. By providing warmth to the poorest of the poor, we are doing more than distributing blankets - we are affirming that no one in our community is forgotten during these difficult times.” Councillor Kunal Yadav at blanket distribution initiative in Gurugram The relief operation was led on-site by Councillor Yadav alongside Karen Wilson Kumar and Pooja Lal , Founders of the Nanhi Veena Women’s Welfare Foundation. The team was strongly supported by Sunita Sachdeva from the Councillor’s office and Aanya Kumar , whose tireless coordination ensured that aid reached individuals and families living in the most precarious conditions. The success of the drive was made possible through the generous patronage and support of community members and well-wishers. The organizers extended heartfelt gratitude to Gisela Ghani, Ajai Goyal, Navneet Gorowara, Pradeep Bhatia, S.K. Jolly, Paul Thatchil, Gaurav Gupta, Sujoy Mishra , and many others whose contributions were instrumental in extending relief to numerous families during the ongoing cold wave. In a joint statement, Nanhi Veena Women’s Welfare Foundation , Karen Wilson Kumar and Pooja Lal said, “Our foundation believes deeply in the power of collective action. Witnessing the Gurgaon community come together to protect the poorest of the poor is a powerful testament to compassion in action.” Nanhi Veena Women’s Welfare Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to women’s empowerment and the social upliftment of marginalized communities. Through sustained community engagement, advocacy, and relief initiatives, the Foundation works to bridge critical gaps and bring meaningful support to those in need. www.facebook.com/share/1Fv7gQxyHF/?mibextid=wwXIfr www.instagram.com/kunalyadav_ward23/?igsh=MWN1a2pjNGxueDY1cA%3D%3D#
Mumbai X Calibers Co-owners Explain What Distinguishes Them In Shooting League Of India
National Shooting Championship Competitions: In Indian sports, franchise ownership typically stays within boardrooms. However, Mumbai X Calibers, set to join the upcoming Shooting League of India (SLI), stands out. Notably, all three owners of the Mumbai franchise are active shooters. Ronak Pandit, who won gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in the mens 25m standard pistol (pairs), is presently competing at the 68th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) in Delhi with his co-owner Zahir Hawa. Alongside fellow Indian shooter Faiyaz Virani, their combined roles as active athletes and franchise owners represent an extraordinary development in Indian professional sports. They believe this dual identity could be Mumbai X Calibers greatest strength. Zahir Hawa, with over 25 years of experience in shooting, found investing in the league to be an almost instinctive decision. The moment I heard about the league, I wanted to be a part of it. I love shooting and had to be involved with it, he said. This is the best way to give back and stay connected with the sport, even at this stage of my life. Meanwhile, Pandit sees ownership from a similar perspective, but with a clear long-term plan in place. The league is not just about those two weeks of competition, he explained. It is about making the sport more accessible and widening the talent pool so that it is the shooters who benefit in the long run. Meanwhile, Mumbai X Calibers vision extends beyond just building a competitive team. The owners want the franchise to embody the spirit of the city it stands for. A team has to mirror its citys personality, Zahir Hawa said. That is how people relate to it. Mumbai has a certain spirit and ambition, and we want that to come through in how this franchise is built. Pandit reinforced that idea, noting that regional identity and connection matter as much as results. Fans follow teams because they resonate with the city, the language, the colours and the values. We have kept Mumbais culture and vibe at the centre of our identity. Revealing the thought behind the name, he added, X Calibers was suggested by Zahir Hawas daughter. Excalibur is the legendary sword, and calibers is a shooting term, referring to the calibre of ammunition. We liked how the two ideas came together, and that is how the name Mumbai X Calibers was born. Being active competitors provides the Mumbai co-owners with an insiders perspective on the sport that few other franchises can rival. They experience pressure and the realities of top-level competition firsthandnot just as spectators, but as active participants, giving them a competitive edge. Revealing the thought behind the name, he added, X Calibers was suggested by Zahir Hawas daughter. Excalibur is the legendary sword, and calibers is a shooting term, referring to the calibre of ammunition. We liked how the two ideas came together, and that is how the name Mumbai X Calibers was born. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Ultimately, Mumbai X Calibers' main goal is development. Both owners emphasised that the league should broaden opportunities in a sport where traditional pathways have been limited. This team is not just about winning matches or entertainment. It is about uplifting the sport, supporting athletes beyond the league, and helping create shooters who can realistically dream of representing India at major events in the future. Article Source: IANS
Vijay Hazare Trophy LIVE: Shreyas Out To Bat; RCB Star Achieves Big Feat
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Big call, poor returns: Arjun Tendulkar's opening move backfires
Arjun Tendulkar's stint as an opener for Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy has yielded disappointing results, with the young cricketer struggling to make an impact. Meanwhile, Yograj Singh, Yuvraj's father, claims Arjun is being miscoached, emphasizing his batting prowess over bowling, and alleges past opportunities were denied.
CES 2026: Garmin had the nerve to launch a food-tracking feature in Las Vegas
Garmins big announcement for CES 2026 wasnt another fitness watch. Instead, it revealed it is adding food (and calorie) tracking to its Connect app . It combines AI image recognition with a rich food database, so you can monitor your calorie and nutrient intake without leaving the app and even log some food through its watches. The food tracking works similarly to existing apps like MyFitnessPal, Noom, LifeSum and many others. Still, Garmin hopes to make its companion app the best place for tracking nutrition without having to leave its app and tying it into your other fitness goals. This makes sense in a few ways. If you already use Garmin to track your exercise, the app can provide a more accurate estimate of your calorie expenditure. Itll personalize it based on height, weight and gender, which youve likely already entered on your Garmin profile. It can even offer calorie and macronutrient recommendations tailored to your fitness goals. However, it unveiled the news at CES 2026, a tech conference held in Las Vegas, which seemed like a troll. Las Vegas, where youre never far from a three-foot margarita, a BLT Bloody Mary or fried chicken and waffles. In fact, Garmin selected one of my favorite restaurants, Yardbird, to showcase its new nutrition-tracking feature. Yardbird does incredible chicken and waffles. Its possibly the worst possible place to start monitoring my calorie intake, regardless of the 15,000-odd steps I take each day here. In addition to the food database, you can use the camera to log food. With AI-powered image recognition, the Connect app makes a generally good guess at what youre eating. During the media briefing lunch, the app swiftly recognized grilled salmon, corn and several other vegetables. The quantities were not remotely accurate, however: Five kernels of corn do not equate to one cup. You can manually adjust the serving size, but unfortunately, it cant make a more informed estimate at this point. A Garmin spokesperson noted that the company is looking into how to improve accuracy here. (Its a common issue for any app or service attempting to use AI image detection to analyse meals.) It was, however, quick and easy. Mat Smith for Engadget You can also create customized meal entries (with the correct ingredient quantities), making it easier to track your regular breakfast habits or midday coffee order. Better still, you can monitor nutrition and calorie intake on compatible Garmin watches. You can even log your favorite (and recently logged foods from your wrist without needing to use your phone. Voice commands also work on compatible Garmin wearables. The feature is now available to Garmin Connect+ subscribers, who pay $6.99 per month. This also includes Active Intelligence, which already offers AI-powered insights into your workouts. It can now factor in your nutrition. Subscribers will also be able to get daily, weekly, monthly and even annual reports on calorie targets (and what you ended up consuming). But lets start monitoring that once Ive left Vegas, please. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/garmin-food-tracking-feature-connect-plus-ces-2026-043231948.html?src=rss
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Shubman Gill to finally get game time against Goa
Shubman Gill returns to the 50-over format for Punjab's Vijay Hazare Trophy match, aiming for crucial game time. Having missed the T20 World Cup squad, Gill is set to lead India's ODI series against New Zealand. His participation in these domestic games is vital for Punjab's qualification and his own preparation.
Kartik Aaryan vacationing with mystery girl in Goa; internet has proof
Kartik Aaryan celebrated the New Year in Goa with his friends. He shared pictures from his getaway on social media. However, eagle-eyed netizens quickly discovered the presence of a mystery girl with him
Your phone isnt the problem. Your habits are. Ankur Warikoo shares 14 ways to beat distraction
In today's world, distraction is engineered and profitable, making focus a form of resistance, according to Ankur Warikoo. He offers practical strategies to reclaim attention, including decluttering digital spaces, managing notifications, and optimizing energy levels. Warikoo emphasizes that deep concentration is becoming a rare and powerful asset, urging individuals to protect their attention to think clearly and achieve goals.
No crash diets here. Hrithik Roshan, at 51, is setting fitness goals with this simple formula
Actor Hrithik Roshan shares his simple yet effective eating philosophy. He focuses on portion control and balanced meals, not extreme diets. His plate is full of colorful vegetables and lean protein, with small, deliberate portions. This mindful approach helps maintain his physique. Roshan's motto is to eat less and love better, making the plate look substantial.
Netizens spotted similarities between Kartik Aaryan's vacay pic at Goa, with a UK model, Karina Kubiliute, speculating on dating rumours.
Kartik dating mystery girl? Actor UNFOLLOWS teen amid buzz
Rumors are swirling around Kartik Aaryan and a mysterious figure, Karina Kubiliute, after their recent Goa getaway sparked interest online. Observant netizens have compared their vacation photos, highlighting matching beach towels and a volleyball court. Adding to the intrigue, Kartik's brief Instagram follow of Karina has since turned into an unfollow, leaving fans buzzing with questions.
Cuba Faces Uncertain Future After Maduros Ouster
The Trump administration has warned outright that toppling Maduro will help advance another decades-long goal: Dealing a blow to the Cuban government
Boston Dynamics announces production-ready version of Atlas robot at CES 2026
After years of testing its humanoid robot (and forcing it to dance ), Boston Dynamics' Atlas is entering production . The robotics company says the final product version of the robot is being built now, and the first companies that will receive deployments are Hyundai, Boston Dynamics' majority shareholder, and Google DeepMind, the firm's newly minted AI partner. This final enterprise version of Atlas can perform a wide array of industrial tasks, according to Boston Dynamics, and is specifically designed with consistency and reliability in mind. Atlas can work autonomously, via a teleoperator or with a tablet steering interface, and the robot is both strong and durable. Boston Dynamics says Atlas has a reach of up to 7.5 feet, the ability to lift 110 pounds and can operate at temperatures ranging from minus 4 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the best robot we have ever built, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter said in the Atlas announcement. Atlas is going to revolutionize the way industry works, and it marks the first step toward a long-term goal we have dreamed about since we were children. Boston Dynamics has been publicly demoing its work on humanoid robots since at least 2011, when it first debuted Atlas as a DARPA project. Since then, the robot has gone through multiple prototypes and revisions, most notably switching from a hydraulic design to an all-electric design in 2024. Later that year, Boston Dynamics demonstrated the robot's ability to manipulate car parts, which appears to be one of the first ways Atlas will be put to work. Hyundai plans to use Atlas in its car plants in 2028, focused on tasks like parts sequencing. In 2030, the car maker hopes to have the robot's responsibilities extend to component assembly, and over time, Atlas will also take on tasks involving repetitive motions, heavy loads, and other complex operations, Hyundai says. Google DeepMind, meanwhile, is receiving Atlas robots so it can work on integrating its Gemini Robotics AI foundation models into Boston Dynamics' system. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/boston-dynamics-announces-production-ready-version-of-atlas-robot-at-ces-2026-234047772.html?src=rss
Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garca impresses with a hat trick
LALIGA Barcelona, Jan 5: Gonzalo Garca scored his first, second and third goals in La Liga for Real Madrid with his hat trick dominating a 5-1 rout of Real Betis. The 21-year-old forward was making a rare start in place of the injured Kylian Mbapp, the leagues top scorer, who is sidelined with a left []
It took guts for Dell to admit its mistake, here's how XPS will make its big comeback
Last year when Dell decided to kill off the XPS name, it felt like a big mistake. In fact, we said so multiple times . But at CES 2026, Dell is righting wrongs by bringing back its iconic laptop brand and it feels like the right move for both the company and its flagship consumer devices. Even more than the words the letters XPS are meant to represent (Extreme Performance Systems), over the last decade, Dells signature laptop brand stood for excellent design, quality engineering and top notch performance. And it was precisely those laptops that landed the company at the top of nearly every best Windows laptop guide every year for the last decade. So to replace XPS with a generic tag like premium felt like a big step backwards. Now if you were living under a rock (at least when it comes to Windows laptops), you can sort of squint your eyes and see the reasoning behind Dells misguided rebranding. Premium means good, typically something much better than average. By putting that word in front of its top-tier systems, theres no way anyone could be confused about what kind of device they were buying, right? Take for example the Dell Premium 14 , which was the new moniker for what was previously called the XPS 14. A laptop like that has to be decent. I mean, its right there in the product name. The issue is that XPS already meant good. Actually, way better than that, if we were just going by the sheer number of accolades previous-gen models got, like Dells 2020-era machines which we called practically perfect (which it was). Going away from that wasnt just reductive, it was throwing the best part of Dells consumer business in the trash for no real reason. The first two new XPS machines will be the XPS 14 and XPS 16. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Additionally, Dells new naming strategy was intended to simplify its product portfolio, and it failed to deliver on that original goal. COO Jeff Clarke was refreshingly honest about this when announcing the return of XPS at a CES media preview in early December. Not only did Dell lose its signature XPS brand last year, it actually made things more confusing for consumers when it simultaneously created a full range of Dell Pro and Pro Max systems. Unlike Apples MacBook Pros and iPhone Pro Maxes, those devices were actually meant for enterprise customers instead of regular Joes. Another photo of the new XPS 14 and 16, which have a bunch of welcome changes and then some. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Amidst its rebrand, the company also eliminated a lot of its budget and entry-level models. That left a lot of people turning to more expensive mid-range Plus systems or waiting for a proper redesign of its top tier Premium laptops, which werent expected to arrive until 2026 anyway. So where is Dell going from here? Well as Clarke put it quite succinctly, Were getting back to our roots. Starting in 2026, the company is planning to create its broadest PC portfolio ever including, a full line of XPS laptops. This includes an all-new version of the XPS 13, which is going to be the thinnest and lightest model to date, along with complete overhauls for the XPS 14 and XPS 16. But Dell isnt stopping there because on a slide it showed at its press event, there were two additional placeholders for future XPS systems coming at some later date. Dell wouldn't let me take photos of the XPS 13 prototype model, but here's a teaser it provided for CES. Dell Even when it comes to specific features and components on individual models, Dell is finally acknowledging some of the criticism it has received over the past few years by returning to segmented touchpads instead of seamless all-glass slates and ditching capacitive function keys for good ol buttons. Dell isnt just bringing the XPS line back, its kind of on a revenge tour (even if the original wound was self-inflicted). On top of that, the consumer device team will be reporting directly to Clarke while the company retools itself internally. Dell is also updating its naming scheme to finally deliver on the promise of making things clear and simple. XPS will once again be the companys flagship consumer brand with the XPS logo (not Dells) front and center on the lid of every laptop, while everything else will fall under the general Dell umbrella. Alienware will continue to do its own thing for gaming and the Dell Pro family will remain aimed strictly at enterprise businesses, professional services (like first responders) and education. No more confusion. And underlying all of that is a very straightforward motto from Clarke that great products win. After ditching the XPS brand, Dell is now bring it back for 2026 in its rightful spot at the top of the company's consumer portfolio. Dell In the end, even though Dells big plan from last year ended up being a mess, I appreciate when a company is self aware enough to know it messed up and has come up with a plan to fix things. Regardless of whether it's a corporation or a single person, admitting mistakes is always hard. Oftentimes, what you learn in the process is the real prize and from what Ive seen Dell and its iconic XPS line is poised for a major comeback. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/it-took-guts-for-dell-to-admit-its-mistake-heres-how-xps-will-make-its-big-comeback-233248173.html?src=rss
Chelsea deny Man City; Fulham stun Liverpool in stoppage-time
PREMIER LEAGUE London, Jan 5: Stoppage-time goals dominated a dramatic Premier League evening, with Chelsea denying Manchester City victory at the Etihad Stadium before Fulham struck even later to snatch a thrilling draw against Liverpool at Craven Cottage. Fernandez rescues Chelsea as City falter again Enzo Fernandez struck deep into stoppage time as Chelsea capped []
District Poonch Hockey Cship concludes
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 5: The District Poonch Hockey Championship concluded with an exciting final between Poonch Warriors HC and Poonch XI, in which Poonch Warriors Hockey Club emerged victorious by 4-3. The match saw a thrilling display of skill and determination from both teams. For Poonch Warriors, Jagmeet scored 2 goals, while Gamanpreet and Mohd Altamash added one goal each. For Poonch XI, Mannu, Kavleen, and Matinderpal scored one goal each. Chief Guest, Khalil Banday, District Social Welfare [] The post District Poonch Hockey Cship concludes appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the Indian Coast Guard's first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, 'Samudra Pratap', in Goa. This 114.5-meter ship, built by Goa Shipyard Limited with over 60% indigenous content, significantly bolsters India's maritime safety and self-reliance.
Illegal Cattle Blood Extraction Racket Busted in Rampally
According to the petition filed by the police, blood was being extracted from sheep and goats in an unauthorised manner.
Mens HIL: Russells hat-trick wins it for HIL GC
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Bee has been busy since its acquisition by Amazon last year
Bee, the company behind an always-listening AI wearable that Amazon acquired last year , has announced new features in a status update. The device is designed to run in the background of daily life and captures conversations or thoughts spoken aloud. Recording can be started or stopped with the push of a button. Co-founder of Bee, Maria de Lourdes Zollo, says the company has shipped four major updates that will run on the existing Bee Pioneer hardware. The first is Actions, which connects Bee to a user's email and calendar and works to turn spoken commitments into actions. The company says that when you say you need to send an e-mail, for instance, Bee can draft one for you. Daily Insights is designed to identify patterns and trends based on information collected over weeks or months. The company says the goal of this feature is to notice things before a user might, including shifts in your relationships and recommend personalized goals related to these, like a life coach of sorts. Voice Notes lets a user press the record button on Bee and log a fleeting thought, a task for a to-do list or anything else that a user wants to recall later. Finally, Templates is designed to organize and summarize large amounts of information into a more digestible format. It can also create a study plan from a lecture or recap a sales meeting with a client. Most of these features would presumably be more useful if a user sets their Bee to record constantly, which raises questions around legality and privacy. Zollo says that Bee processes audio in real time so no audio is ever stored, adding that neither Bee nor Amazon ever have access to transcripts. Still, the wearable could come up against recording consent laws which vary by jurisdiction . This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/wearables/bee-has-been-busy-since-its-acquisition-by-amazon-last-year-150025311.html?src=rss
Goat Sacrifice in Temple Guest House Triggers Outrage
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Follow the Lego CES 2026 press conference live right here
picture alliance via Getty Images The Lego Group is set to host its very first press conference at CES 2026 later today but exactly what it plans to unveil is still under wraps. The iconic toy brick maker has offered no clues about what's on the agenda, leaving speculation wide open, from new video games to Formula 1 race cars. Unlike nearly every other press event at CES today, however, Lego's event is not being livestreamed. Thankfully, Engadget is here to bridge the gap: Our own Nate Ingraham will be in the room at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, liveblogging the event in real-time. Follow Engadget's Lego CES 2026 press conference liveblog The Lego CES press conference is scheduled for Monday, January 5 at 1PM ET (10AM PT). We have confirmed with Lego reps that this event will not be officially livestreamed, so we're sharing our real-time impressions right here. Our stream starts at noon ET, an hour before the official event. What to expect Thus far, Lego hasn't shared any public info about its CES plans, so we're largely in the dark as to what to expect. At CES 2025, for instance, the toy production giant partnered with Sony to announce the animated Lego Horizon Adventures online game. As such, Lego may spend some time talking up its new 2026 game, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight . The company may also give some stage time to its Lego Group F1 Academy racing car , though that too would be more about brand building than consumer products. And given Lego's focus on the environment, the company may discuss its efforts to reach its 2032 ecological goals , including making its Lego bricks more sustainable and reducing carbon emissions by 37%. While there are plenty of new Lego sets for 2026 , however, this is CES, not Toy Fair. So we're assuming that the company will be showcasing something that's more tech-centric. Stay tuned. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/follow-the-lego-ces-2026-press-conference-live-right-here-130005940.html?src=rss
Coast Guard should evolve from a reactionary force to a proactive force: Rajnath
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this at a function in Goa following the commissioning of Samudra Gupta, Indias first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, into the Coast Guard
Goa AAP in Turmoil: Former State Chief Palekar, Acting President Parab Resign
The resignations come shortly after the AAP's dismal showing in the Zilla Panchayat elections, where they secured only one out of 42 contested seats, prompting leadership changes within the party.
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AAP faces exodus in Goa: Ex-state unit chief Palekar, acting president Parab, 3 others resign
In a significant blow to the AAP in Goa, senior leaders including ex-state president Amit Palekar and acting chief Shrikrishna Parab resigned from the party. Their departure follows a poor performance in the Zilla Panchayat elections, where the AAP secured only one seat out of 42 contested.
KSPCB clearance delay threatens rural start-ups, job opportunities under PMFME Scheme
Karnataka's rural food startups under the PMFME scheme face a loan roadblock in 2025-26 due to mandatory pollution control certificates. Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy urged the KSPCB to exempt these low-impact units, largely run by farmers and entrepreneurs. Thousands of beneficiaries await clearances, jeopardizing the state's target and job creation goals.
Bayern Sensation Lennart Karl Calls Real Madrid His 'Dream Club'
Karl came through Bayern's youth academy and made his first-team debut in a 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City at the Club World Cup in June before becoming a regular this season, with six goals in 22 games
Kia targets 3.35 million vehicle sales in 2026 after narrowly missing 2025 goal
SBI bets on rupee trade to deepen IndiaIsrael economic ties
State Bank of India is set to enable trade settlements between India and Israel using Indian rupees. This move supports India's goal to boost the rupee's global use and reduce dollar reliance. SBI's Tel Aviv branch is ready for these transactions, allowing Israeli businesses to pay and receive rupees.
Actor Mickey Rourke launches GoFundMe to avoid eviction from LA home
LOS ANGELES, Jan 5: Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke has launched a GoFundMe page to avoid eviction from his home. According to People magazine, the actor has been served a notice to pay around USD 60,000 in back rent or vacate the house. The actors GoFundMe page, titled Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home has raised USD 19,819 so far with a goal of USD 100,000. The 73-year-old actor, known for movie roles such as Diner, 9 Weeks and [] The post Actor Mickey Rourke launches GoFundMe to avoid eviction from LA home appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
