It might be tempting to reuse plastic bottles, but this practice hides a world of health dangers. Microfractures can shelter unwanted bacteria, exposure to heat can release harmful chemicals, and worn surfaces are tough to keep clean. Many people refill old plastic bottles because it feels easy, cheap, and harmless. The habit looks safe on…
Numerology provides a strong lens to reappraise patterns, routines, and emotional luggage that might be stopping us back as the year draws to a close. Birth numbers—which are thought to represent underlying character characteristics and life lessons—are computed by adding the numbers of your birth date until reduced to a single digit. According to numerologists,…
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has issued a strong message to those questioning the places of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the Indian team, especially amid growing discussions around their ODI future and India’s roadmap for the 2027 World Cup.Go Beyond The Boundary with…
Abu Dhabi’s Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship will support 350 MBZUAI undergraduates starting 2025–2026/Representative Image Abu Dhabi has introduced the Tahnoon bin Zayed Scholarship in AI Excellence, a pioneering initiative to support outstanding undergraduate students at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI). Starting in the 2025–2026 academic year, the scholarship will benefit around…
The Winter Session of Parliament, which began on December 1, had a rocky first week, with repeated disruptions in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Parliamentarians clashed over several issues, including former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden exit, Delhi-NCR’s worsening air quality, and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.On the first…
Sunil Narine (IANS Photo) NEW DELHI: Mystery spinner Sunil Narine carved his place among T20 greats on Wednesday, becoming only the third bowler in history to take 600 wickets in competitive T20 cricket. The Trinidadian star reached the milestone during an ILT20 clash in Sharjah, dismissing Tom Abell while turning out for Abu Dhabi Knight…
NEW DELHI: Organisers shifted the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match between Baroda and Gujarat to the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday after large crowds gathered to watch Hardik Pandya, raising security concerns at the Gymkhana ground.Baroda won the match by eight wickets. The decision to shift the venue was taken because of unexpected crowd…
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) issued a letter on Wednesday to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) alleging that IndiGo imposed a “hiring freeze” despite having a two-year window to prepare for the full rollout of new flight duty and rest period norms for cockpit crew.“Despite the two-year preparatory window before full FDTL…
KVS NVS 2025 recruitment 2025 KVS NVS 2025 recruitment 2025: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Sangathan (NVS) 2025 recruitment for teaching and non-teaching posts is closing today. Eligible candidates must submit their online applications before 11:50 PM. This recruitment drive is being conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and…
Karisma Kapoor, one of Bollywood’s biggest stars of the 1990s, was known for her charm, talent, and professionalism. Among her many hits, David Dhawan’s ‘Biwi No.1’ starring Salman Khan and Sushmita Sen, remains a fan favourite. But behind the laughter and song sequences, an unforgettable incident on set recently came to light, showing just how…
People who enjoy gardening must be well aware of this particularly popular climbing plant which is believed to attract goodluck. But do you know, this particular plant is also quietly drawing snakes (reptiles) to your garden. The plant in question is none other than the ornamental vine English ivy (Hedera helix). Now it is important…
We have entered in the the December month, which is the last month of the year 2025 and many big planetary changes have happened recently and many are going to happen in the near future. From Jupiter retrograde to Saturn and mercury direct. These major changes will impact the zodiac signs by changing their way…
Nasa astronaut Don Pettit has captivated the internet with a striking photograph taken from space, showing the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca shimmering against the night. The orbital image reveals a brilliant central glow visible distinctly even from 400 kilometres above Earth.Don Pettit shared the image highlighting “Islam’s holiest city” being visible even from space….
Oman and Saudi Arabia approved mutual certificates of origin, boosting trade, industrial projects, and supply-chain integration/Image: QNA Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step to strengthen their industrial and commercial ties by agreeing to recognize each other’s certificates of origin. The move is designed to facilitate the movement of goods…
NEW DELHI: Road deaths in India touched an all time high of little over 1.77 lakh in 2024. Road transport ministry in a written reply to the Lok Sabha shared the number of people killed in road crashes last year, though the ministry is yet to publish the annual report on road accidents.In 2023, road…
Mohammed Siraj (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has questioned the team management’s decision to leave out Mohammed Siraj from the ODI setup, insisting he “cannot wrap his head around” how one of India’s most successful recent pacers has suddenly been reduced to a red-ball specialist. His comments came after India failed…
Mitchell Starc (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc etched his name in cricket history on Thursday, becoming the most prolific left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket. The Australian spearhead eclipsed Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s tally of 414 wickets when he dismissed England’s Harry Brook at the Gabba on Day 1 of the…
Saudi Arabia allows visitors from 48 countries to directly convert their driving licenses without a driving test/ Representational Image Just touched down in Saudi Arabia and eager to get behind the wheel? Whether you’re planning to navigate Riyadh’s busy streets or take a leisurely drive through Jeddah, your first step is to figure out if…
In a lab at Tsinghua University in Beijing, two young engineers stared at a decision that could have defined their careers. Elon Musk had just offered them a multimillion-dollar recruitment package through his then-new venture, xAI. Most would have accepted without hesitation. William Chen and Guan Wang did not.The reason was simple: They were not…
The legal fight over Karisma Kapoor’s ex-husband, late industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s estate took a sharp turn as his widow Priya Sachdev Kapur countered the allegations raised by her mother-in-law, Rani Kapur. The Delhi High Court heard the matter on Wednesday, where Priya’s legal team dismissed every charge made against her. Priya Kapur’s lawyer rejects claims…
