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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
5 Best enemies-to-lovers romance anime you can't miss
Source: IMDb Few romance anime tropes are as irresistibly dramatic and satisfying as the enemies-to-lovers arc. Whether it's clashing personalities, childhood grudges, or rivalries turned into slow-burning affection, this beloved storyline offers fiery tension and deeply rewarding character growth. In the world of anime, where emotions run high and storytelling is rich with nuance, these dynamics shine even brighter. From comedic mind games to heartbreaking betrayals and reluctant partnerships, each series featured here explores how love can grow from even the most explosive beginnings. If you're craving sharp banter, powerful chemistry, and emotional twists, these five anime are must-watches. From rivals to romance: 5 anime that nail the enemies-to-lovers trope Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Source: IMDb At the elite Shuchiin Academy, pride is everything, and love is war. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War revolves around two brilliant student council members, Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane, who both secretly harbour feelings for one another. However, neither is willing to confess first. Instead, they wage a hilarious and strategic psychological war to make the other surrender to love. This high-stakes romantic chess match blends comedy with genuine emotional growth. As the characters slowly peel back their walls of pride, vulnerability begins to shine through. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Susan Boyle Is Now so Thin and Looks Beautiful! Undo The razor-sharp wit and escalating mind games make every romantic moment hard-won and intensely satisfying. Masamune-kun's Revenge Source: Crunchyroll Masamune Makabe was once an overweight, insecure child who was cruelly rejected by his crush, Aki Adagaki, earning him the humiliating nickname "Pig's Foot." Years later, Masamune returns as a handsome, confident teenager with a single goal: make Aki fall for him, then brutally reject her in return. But as he executes his revenge plot, he begins to realise that Aki isn't the shallow villain he once believed. Layers of pain, miscommunication, and vulnerability surface, blurring the lines between revenge and real emotion. The anime explores the emotional cost of revenge while developing a surprisingly complex and heartfelt connection between two broken individuals. Toradora! Source: Crunchyroll Toradora! takes the classic "I hate you... or do I?" premise and infuses it with genuine emotional depth. The story follows the fiery Taiga Aisaka and misunderstood Ryuuji Takasu, who initially can't stand each other. They form a reluctant alliance to help one another win over their crushes but soon find their feelings shifting in unexpected directions. Their confrontational relationship slowly melts into one of mutual care, support, and deep affection, making for one of anime's most emotionally satisfying slow-burn romances. The shift from rivalry to love feels natural and deeply earned, thanks to the characters' growth and evolving trust. Romeo x Juliet Source: IMDb Inspired by Shakespeare's iconic tragedy, Romeo x Juliet reimagines the classic love story in a fantasy world where the Montague family has violently seized control of Neo Verona. Juliet, the last Capulet, lives in hiding as the masked vigilante 'Red Whirlwind.' When she meets Romeo, the kind-hearted son of the tyrant, sparks fly, despite their blood-soaked family history. Their love blossoms in defiance of duty, politics, and centuries of hatred, adding high-stakes romance to an already tragic legacy. This adaptation captures the essence of forbidden love, with powerful themes of sacrifice, rebellion, and destiny. The World Is Still Beautiful Source: Crunchyroll When Princess Nike is forced to marry the young and ruthless Sun King Livius for political reasons, neither is thrilled. Livius is cold and commanding, while Nike is free-spirited and resistant to authority. Their initial interactions are full of tension and mistrust—but slowly, they begin to understand one another. As walls crumble, their relationship evolves from a power struggle to a partnership, creating a beautifully tender romance that highlights how trust and love can grow from even the rockiest beginnings. The enemies-to-lovers arc is balanced with strong emotional development, wrapped in a fairy tale aesthetic that's both whimsical and mature. The enemies-to-lovers trope continues to thrive in romance anime because it taps into something universal: the idea that love can emerge from chaos and that the strongest bonds are often forged through conflict and growth. These five series showcase that journey in vastly different settings, from school hallways to royal courts—and prove that love is sometimes just one argument away. So if you're looking for intense chemistry, witty clashes, and characters who grow together through their differences, these anime should be next on your watchlist. Also Read: The red string of fate in anime: What it means and 5 iconic anime that use it beautifully
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Lions team must have Scottish midfield axis for Australia - even if wrecking ball misses out
Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The capricious nature of sport is likely to be evident on Thursday morning when Andy Farrell names his first Test team of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour. Bundee Aki in particular has reason to be nervous as he awaits news of the selection for Saturday's game at Suncorp Stadium. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The hulking Ireland centre has had a fine tour but a concussion suffered by his midfield partner Garry Ringrose is likely to shape Farrell's thinking and that could be good news for Scotland duo Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones. The Glasgow Warriors pair looked like they might be left out in the cold when Farrell named Aki and Ringrose as his centres for the game against the ACT Brumbies last Wednesday. The midweek match in Canberra was widely seen as the dress rehearsal for the first Test, a chance for those involved to rubber stamp their selection for this Saturday. Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu after the British & Irish Lions' win over the Invitational AU & NZ XV at the Adelaide Oval. | Getty Images But Ringrose suffered a head injury in the 36-24 victory over the Brumbies, meaning a minimum 12-day stand down period and scuppering his chances of taking part in the series opener in Brisbane. It's tough luck on the Leinster player who played very well against the Brumbies and was the favourite to start the first Test at 13. Scots pair have special chemistry Jones, who has already scored three tries on this tour, has also been in fine form and is the obvious contender to step up. But with Ringrose unavailable, Farrell must decide whether to pair Jones with Aki or Tuipulotu. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aki is a one-man wrecking ball, never better exemplified than by his try against Argentina in the send-off game in Dublin when he had four Pumas hanging off him as he forced his way over the line. But the connection between Jones and Tuipulotu is special and sure to percolating in the mind of Farrell as he weighs up his midfield options. The Huwipulotu combo got its chance on Saturday against the Invitational Australia & New Zealand team and didn't disappoint. 'The way Sione and Huw started the game, their chemistry and the way they run lines off each other, the way they know how to run the same lines, the chemistry comes from many years playing together and understanding which holes they want to run into,' noted Marcus Smith, the Lions utility back. Kinghorn waits and hopes If Farrell does plump for Tuipulotu and Jones - and he really should - then Aki will hope at least to be given a spot on the bench, although even that is not certain in the age of 6-2 splits. Versatility is the key when it comes to replacement backs and the likes of Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell have the ability to play different positions. Blair Kinghorn also offers that but, sadly, it looks like the Scotland full-back will not recover from a knee injury in time to be involved this weekend. The Toulouse player looked like a certain Test starter but Hugo Keenan is now favourite to play at 15 against Australia. If he doesn't recover in time for Saturday, the hope is that Kinghorn will be fit to return later in the series after being given what was described as 'positive news' on a knee scan. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Blair Kinghorn, who injured his left knee in the match against ACT Brumbies. | Getty Images The one Scot who is surely nailed on to start in the first Test is Finn Russell who has not put a foot wrong on tour and will almost certainly have the responsibility of leading the Lions' attack against the Wallabies. He and Jamison Gibson-Park have combined well in the short time they have had together and it would be a big surprise if they were not the halfback combination on Saturday. Russell, at 32, is at his vintage best and has just come off the back of his most successful season at club level. This is his third Lions tour but the first where he has been truly recognised as the squad's No 1 playmaker. He is creative and reliable, and his place-kicking has been on point all tour. Scotland man's hat-trick might not be enough His Scotland team-mate Duhan van der Merwe made a late surge for Test team contention with a hat-trick in Adelaide on Saturday but has the Edinburgh flyer left it too late? James Lowe and Tommy Freeman look to be out in front for the wing berths against the Wallabies, with Mack Hansen probably favoured for the bench. Van der Merwe was a Test starter three times over in South Africa four years ago but others have since moved ahead of him. It is two weeks since Ben White was called into the Lions squad to replace the injured Tomos Williams and the Scotland scrum-half has looked sharp and dangerous. A try in the big win in Adelaide at the weekend further raised his stock but he may find it difficult to dislodge England's Alex Mitchell as the back-up to Gibson-Park. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ben White impressed for the British & Irish Lions against the Invitational AU & NZ XV in Adelaide. | Getty Images Scott Cummings was also among the tries against the Invitational AU & NZ side and the Glasgow Warriors lock has performed well after a sticky start against Western Force. But second row is a hard area to break into given Maro Itoje's certain selection. As things stand, Joe McCarthy is favoured to start alongside the captain, with either Ollie Chessum or Tadhg Beirne on the bench. Up front, Dan Sheehan will be Test hooker and Ellis Genge could edge out Andrew Porter as starting loosehead which means Pierre Schoeman won't be involved this weekend. Tighthead is less straightforward as Tadhg Furlong, Will Stuart and Finlay Bealham all vie for the No 3 jersey. Overall, the picture looks brighter for the Scots than it did last week when it appeared as if Russell might be our only Test starter. All being well, the Bath fly-half should be lining up at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday at the apex of an all-tartan midfield alongside Tuipulotu and Jones, which is a mouthwatering prospect. My Lions team for first Test
Scotsman
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Lions team must have Scottish midfield axis for Australia - even if wrecking ball misses out
Sign up to our Rugby Union newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The capricious nature of sport is likely to be evident on Thursday morning when Andy Farrell names his first Test team of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour. Bundee Aki in particular has reason to be nervous as he awaits news of the selection for Saturday's game at Suncorp Stadium. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The hulking Ireland centre has had a fine tour but a concussion suffered by his midfield partner Garry Ringrose is likely to shape Farrell's thinking and that could be good news for Scotland duo Sione Tuipulotu and Huw Jones. The Glasgow Warriors pair looked like they might be left out in the cold when Farrell named Aki and Ringrose as his centres for the game against the ACT Brumbies last Wednesday. The midweek match in Canberra was widely seen as the dress rehearsal for the first Test, a chance for those involved to rubber stamp their selection for this Saturday. Huw Jones and Sione Tuipulotu after the British & Irish Lions' win over the Invitational AU & NZ XV at the Adelaide Oval. | Getty Images But Ringrose suffered a head injury in the 36-24 victory over the Brumbies, meaning a minimum 12-day stand down period and scuppering his chances of taking part in the series opener in Brisbane. It's tough luck on the Leinster player who played very well against the Brumbies and was the favourite to start the first Test at 13. Scots pair have special chemistry Jones, who has already scored three tries on this tour, has also been in fine form and is the obvious contender to step up. But with Ringrose unavailable, Farrell must decide whether to pair Jones with Aki or Tuipulotu. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Aki is a one-man wrecking ball, never better exemplified than by his try against Argentina in the send-off game in Dublin when he had four Pumas hanging off him as he forced his way over the line. But the connection between Jones and Tuipulotu is special and sure to percolating in the mind of Farrell as he weighs up his midfield options. The Huwipulotu combo got its chance on Saturday against the Invitational Australia & New Zealand team and didn't disappoint. 'The way Sione and Huw started the game, their chemistry and the way they run lines off each other, the way they know how to run the same lines, the chemistry comes from many years playing together and understanding which holes they want to run into,' noted Marcus Smith, the Lions utility back. Kinghorn waits and hopes If Farrell does plump for Tuipulotu and Jones - and he really should - then Aki will hope at least to be given a spot on the bench, although even that is not certain in the age of 6-2 splits. Versatility is the key when it comes to replacement backs and the likes of Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell have the ability to play different positions. Blair Kinghorn also offers that but, sadly, it looks like the Scotland full-back will not recover from a knee injury in time to be involved this weekend. The Toulouse player looked like a certain Test starter but Hugo Keenan is now favourite to play at 15 against Australia. If he doesn't recover in time for Saturday, the hope is that Kinghorn will be fit to return later in the series after being given what was described as 'positive news' on a knee scan. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Blair Kinghorn, who injured his left knee in the match against ACT Brumbies. | Getty Images The one Scot who is surely nailed on to start in the first Test is Finn Russell who has not put a foot wrong on tour and will almost certainly have the responsibility of leading the Lions' attack against the Wallabies. He and Jamison Gibson-Park have combined well in the short time they have had together and it would be a big surprise if they were not the halfback combination on Saturday. Russell, at 32, is at his vintage best and has just come off the back of his most successful season at club level. This is his third Lions tour but the first where he has been truly recognised as the squad's No 1 playmaker. He is creative and reliable, and his place-kicking has been on point all tour. Scotland man's hat-trick might not be enough His Scotland team-mate Duhan van der Merwe made a late surge for Test team contention with a hat-trick in Adelaide on Saturday but has the Edinburgh flyer left it too late? James Lowe and Tommy Freeman look to be out in front for the wing berths against the Wallabies, with Mack Hansen probably favoured for the bench. Van der Merwe was a Test starter three times over in South Africa four years ago but others have since moved ahead of him. It is two weeks since Ben White was called into the Lions squad to replace the injured Tomos Williams and the Scotland scrum-half has looked sharp and dangerous. A try in the big win in Adelaide at the weekend further raised his stock but he may find it difficult to dislodge England's Alex Mitchell as the back-up to Gibson-Park. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ben White impressed for the British & Irish Lions against the Invitational AU & NZ XV in Adelaide. | Getty Images Scott Cummings was also among the tries against the Invitational AU & NZ side and the Glasgow Warriors lock has performed well after a sticky start against Western Force. But second row is a hard area to break into given Maro Itoje's certain selection. As things stand, Joe McCarthy is favoured to start alongside the captain, with either Ollie Chessum or Tadhg Beirne on the bench. Up front, Dan Sheehan will be Test hooker and Ellis Genge could edge out Andrew Porter as starting loosehead which means Pierre Schoeman won't be involved this weekend. Tighthead is less straightforward as Tadhg Furlong, Will Stuart and Finlay Bealham all vie for the No 3 jersey. Overall, the picture looks brighter for the Scots than it did last week when it appeared as if Russell might be our only Test starter. All being well, the Bath fly-half should be lining up at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday at the apex of an all-tartan midfield alongside Tuipulotu and Jones, which is a mouthwatering prospect. My Lions team for first Test
Business Insider
14-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Millennials fed up with the corporate climb are buying their own businesses
Good morning. OpenAI is under siege. Staff are being poached, big deals are collapsing, and tensions are building with its largest investor, Microsoft. If Sam Altman didn't already have enough on his plate, Amazon is also making a movie about him called "Artificial" — and reports suggest it isn't flattering. In today's big story, 20- and 30-somethings are transforming from corporate cogs to running multi-million dollar businesses. What's on deck: Markets: A new contagion is turning formerly healthy private equity firms into the walking dead. Tech: xAI apologized for Grok's "horrific" rant, and documents show the company pressed staff to install surveillance software. Business: Want to know if your company is going to conduct layoffs? Here's how to ask. But first, here's one I made earlier. The big story Lexey Swall for BI Elite millennials' strange career pivot What's better than building a company? Buying one ready-made. Welcome to the world of search funds — a pathway for entrepreneurs to skip the startup chaos and buy a company that already exists, one that comes preloaded with loyal customers, steady revenue, and a healthy profit margin. Just don't expect any of that Silicon Valley sparkle. Many of these opportunities are found in the overlooked corners of the economy. As BI's Aki Ito puts it, the duller the better. Think car washes, plumbing, snowplowing, pool construction, dumpster rentals, and grease trap maintenance. First, you need to raise a pool of capital from investors. That gives you the time and resources to hunt for the right business. Next, when you find the one, you raise a bigger round to acquire the company outright. Then, just like that, you install yourself as CEO. Simple in theory. A grind in practice. To find out what it really takes, Aki spoke with the people who've actually been through it. "I will never work in a corporate job ever again," one CEO said. "There's no amount of money that you could give me." Lexey Swall for BI Congratulations, you've bought a company. Now the hard part … Closing a deal is a milestone — but it's not the finish line. Of all the searchers who buy a company, 31% end up losing money for their investors. Often, the gravity of the job doesn't hit until after the ink dries. Then it occurs to them: they've taken on millions in investor debt and are suddenly responsible for the livelihoods of dozens of employees. One man who bought a US company told Aki they had a " crisis of self-doubt." Another would often spend his mornings crying in the car before work. As the world grows increasingly disillusioned with white-collar work, an entire generation of ambitious Americans is out there searching for a new dream to aspire to, Aki writes. If that dream is a search fund, you'll want to read this story. 3 things in markets Beware! Zombie funds are on the rise. Dealmaking slumps, pickier investors, and macroeconomic conditions are turning some private-equity firms into glorified estate sales. Zombie funds can also have a bad impact on your career. Recruiters shared with BI what employees should do. Could TACO traders get crunched? So far, betting that "Trump always chickens out" on tariffs has paid off for investors. However, Ben Inker, the co-head of asset allocation at GMO, thinks the strategy could backfire if the markets aren't telling Trump to back off. We're about to find out if the AI hype is worth it. Second-quarter earnings season, which starts this week, will show where Big Tech's huge investments in AI infrastructure are paying off. Investors are also waiting to know whether the technology is gaining wider adoption. 3 things in tech The DeepMind CEO's quest for control. Demis Hassabis, who founded DeepMind and later sold it to Google in 2014, has become Google's best superpower in the AI race. Company insiders told BI that Hassabis is destined for even greater heights — and he could even be Google's next CEO. Internal tension at xAI. After Grok posted a string of antisemitic messages on X, internal Slack messages viewed by BI showed mounting employee frustration at the AI company. In a post on Saturday, xAI apologized for Grok's "horrific behavior." Meanwhile, BI also saw an internal document that showed xAI pressed workers to install surveillance software on personal laptops, further ruffling feathers. AI juggernauts are coming for top Wall Street talent. Companies like xAI and Anthropic are increasingly poaching the best quantitative minds to help them build artificial general intelligence. They've offered recent grads up to $600,000 and millions to more experienced traders. 3 things in business "Is now a good time to buy a boat?" Posing an indirect question to your manager could be one way to figure out whether layoffs are coming. People who've experienced layoffs say they can spot the signs, but they're not always foolproof. To understand what's going on, workplace experts shared how to subtly raise the subject to your manager. How CEOs know when it's time to go. Linda Yaccarino stunned last week when she announced she would step down from X after just two years at the helm. BI asked six former CEOs how they knew when it was quitting time — here's what they said. Can Red Lobster's seafood boils help turn the business around? After facing a series of setbacks last year, the restaurant chain hired CEO Damola Adamolekun in September, who started making a series of changes. One of these was the June launch of its now-TikTok viral seafood boils. BI went to Red Lobster to check them out. In other news Anthropic changes hiring policy after BI reported it banned job applicants from using AI. Meet the leaders of MBB, the consulting giants advising the world's most powerful CEOs. Now you can get a breath of fresh air at airports — literally. Amazon's alliance with Anthropic is paying off handsomely for the tech giant's cloud business. The Gen Z jobs gap: Great Resignation grads got a jump-start while their younger peers face a much tougher market. How one millennial played the stock market to quit his white-collar job and retire in his 40s. Tesla is headed to trial over another deadly Autopilot crash. A Sun Valley veteran gives a glimpse into the business world's most exclusive conference. Marc Benioff says the narrative that AI will end white-collar jobs is wrong. He sent a cold email to Sergey Brin asking for grad school advice. Years later, he's leading Android. What's happening today Bastille Day celebrations take place in France. European Commission's pause on US tariff countermeasures ends. US deadline to file claims against 23andMe. Those who suffered financial or other damages in the company's 2023 data breach can submit a claim as part of the bankruptcy case. Hallam Bullock, senior editor, in London. Meghan Morris, bureau chief, in Singapore. Akin Oyedele, deputy editor, in New York. Grace Lett, editor, in New York. Amanda Yen, associate editor, in New York. Lisa Ryan, executive editor, in New York. Dan DeFrancesco, deputy editor and anchor, in New York (on parental leave).
Winnipeg Free Press
11-07-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Native Hawaiian man faces longer prison term for hate crime against white man
HONOLULU (AP) — A Native Hawaiian man who was convicted of a hate crime against a white man must be re-sentenced, a U.S. appeals court ruled Thursday, and the result could be several more years in prison. Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in 2023 by a judge in Honolulu after a jury found him and another Native Hawaiian man guilty. The jury found that Alo-Kaonohi and Levi Aki Jr. were motivated by Christopher Kunzelman's race when they punched, kicked and used a shovel to beat him in 2014 for trying to move into their remote Maui village. Alo-Kaonohi appealed the conviction, and prosecutors cross-appealed, challenging the judge's conclusion that he could not apply the hate crime enhancement to the sentence. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel also ruled Thursday to affirm Alo-Kaonohi's conviction. It was unclear exactly how much more time Alo-Kaonohi could get, but based on sentencing guidelines and the judge's previous sentence, it could be up to three additional years, said Alexander Silvert, a retired federal defender in Honolulu who was not involved in the case. Alo-Kaonohi's attorneys and prosecutors did not immediately respond to emails seeking comment on the ruling. Aki's appeal, along with prosecutors' cross-appeal of Aki's sentence of about four years, were voluntarily dismissed, according to court records. Kunzelman's wife, Lori Kunzelman, told AP Thursday that she is glad prosecutors pushed for a lengthier sentence. The Kunzelmans purchased a dilapidated, oceanfront house there sight-unseen for $175,000 because they wanted to leave Arizona after Lori Kunzelman's multiple sclerosis diagnosis. 'We had vacationed on Maui year after year — loved, loved, loved Maui,' she said, adding that they saw the home as an affordable opportunity that her husband could fix up. She said the beating of her husband 'destroyed my marriage' and his brain injuries led them to go through a divorce. She said her husband was traveling in Europe and unavailable to comment on the ruling. They still own the property, she said, and do not know what to do with it. 'The families there won't allow anybody to step foot on that property,' she said. 'There's so much animosity.' The case highlighted struggles between Native Hawaiians who are adamant about not having their culture erased and people who move to the islands without knowing or considering its history and nuanced racial dynamics. Central to the case was the use of the word, 'haole,' a Hawaiian word with meanings that include foreigner and white person. Dennis Kunzelman testified that the men called him 'haole' in a derogatory way. Attorneys for Aki and Alo-Kaonohi said it was not Kunzelman's race that provoked them but his entitled and disrespectful attitude. The Hawaii Innocence Project plans to take up the case, according to Kenneth Lawson, the organization's co-director. It intends to argue that an ineffective defense did not present for the jury the history of the word 'haole' in Hawaii and show it is not a derogatory term. 'I just don't believe that it's a hate crime,' Lawson said. He also said the defense should have called as witnesses white, non-Hawaiian residents who would have testified that they lived in the village without any racial problems.
