Snakes are frightening slithering reptiles, and one wouldn’t even dream of encountering them in their wildest dreams. These revered kings of mythological creatures come in all shapes, sizes, and colours that mostly range around browns, greys, and blacks. And while snakes don’t usually get appreciated for their beauty in the way birds or butterflies do,…
Neptune’s retrograde motion on July 7, 2026, can shift how we see people, dreams, relationships, and life choices. Neptune relates to imagination, faith, dreams, emotions, spirituality, and illusion. When Neptune goes retrograde, we may begin to see more clearly. This can cause confusion and instability in your beliefs about someone you once trusted, a dream…
Plants are the very source of life. They have sustained human life with every part of their being since time immemorial. In the current social media-inspired era of adopting hobbies, many people take up keeping plants or gardening as a hobby. However, they are seldom able to keep up with the journey of taking care…
UAE banking rules tighten as foreign bank faces Dh1.82 million penalty / Image – file The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a Dh1.82 million financial penalty on a branch of a foreign bank operating in the country after finding that it failed to issue a customer’s liability letter within the legally required…
The TS EAMCET (TG EAPCET) 2026 Phase 1 Mock Seat Allotment Result has been released, giving candidates an opportunity to review their tentative college and branch allocation based on their rank and preferences. Applicants can now edit their web options before the final seat allotment, making this a crucial stage in the Telangana engineering admissions…
Kate Middleton shared rare family photos with her husband, Prince William, as well as her parents, brother, and children. (Instagram) The Princess of Wales recently took to her social media account to share an amazing feat. She revealed that she recently completed a mountain climbing challenge, all thanks to her children’s and family’s support. Along…
According to research on ‘autobiographical memory’ and ‘narrative identity’, meaningful personal objects help people preserve a sense of self across different stages of life. Psychologist ‘Dr. Dan P. McAdams’, whose work focuses on narrative identity, explains that people naturally build their identity by connecting important life experiences into an ongoing life story. Similarly, developmental psychologists…
During the visit, Modi is also scheduled to attend the India-Australia CEOs Forum. (ANI photo) Nuclear power push: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia this week may see a key uranium supply agreement being signed. It’s one of the key expected outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to Australia this week, as India seeks to…
For most people, the word mummy immediately conjures images of ancient Egypt, gilded pharaohs and elaborate tombs along the Nile. Yet archaeology tells a very different story. Nearly 2,000 years before Egyptians perfected embalming, a community of marine hunter-gatherers living on Chile’s arid Pacific coast had already developed the world’s earliest known tradition of artificial…
Kerala Polytechnic round 2 seat allotment 2026 out The Department of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala has announced the Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2026 second round seat allotment result. Candidates who took part in the admission process can now check their allotment status by visiting the official website, polyadmission.org.To access the allotment result, candidates need to log…
Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, previously seen in ‘Fukrey’, are reuniting for a new untitled comedy directed by Shashie Vermaa, also starring Kumud Mishra. Set in Delhi, the film follows a middle-class couple and blends humor with social commentary. Filming is expected to start in late 2026. It marks their first on-screen pairing. Ali Fazal…
Good news for Indian travellers planning a trip to Japan. Earlier this month, Japan confirmed a global visa fee hike applicable from July 1, 2026. However, Indian passport holders will continue to pay just ₹500 for both single-entry and multiple-entry visas, as per the Embassy of Japan in India. The move preserves a long-standing concessional…
China has conducted a missile launch from a nuclear-powered People’s Liberation Army Navy submarine in the Western Pacific.Confirming the test, state news agency Xinhua said the missile was launched at 12.01 pm as part of a routine test that was not aimed at any specific country or target, adding that relevant countries had been notified…
Residents try to open the trunk of a car damaged during Russian strikes in Kyiv, Ukraine (Picture credit: Reuters) At least 11 people were killed and more than 60 others injured after Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas early Monday, Ukrainian officials said, just days after the…
VB-G RAM G__ India’s new rural jobs scheme promises more work but shifts burden to states (PTI image) The Centre’s newly launched Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), could improve rural incomes through higher wages and increased employment guarantees.However,…
England head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. (AP Photo) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, joking that captain Harry Kane might have to call US President Donald Trump in an attempt to reverse Jarell Quansah’s red…
316 students graduate at IIIT-Bangalore’s 26th convocation An Integrated M.Tech. student of the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) has secured a record annual package of Rs 1.5 crore, the highest among the graduating Class of 2026. Two other students from the institute received offers worth Rs 1.3 crore each, with over 22 students…
‘It wasn’t AI’; Shaiju Khalid reveals Nikhila Vimal’s ‘Dhoomakethu’ poster making; practical filmmaking receives praise Upcoming film ‘Dhoomakethu’s poster got much attention soon after its release yesterday. The poster featured Sajin Gopu and Nikhila Vimal trapped beneath the water’s surface, surrounded by mysterious masked figures.Many users speculated that the artwork was created using artificial intelligence….
Gentle parenting has become one of the most talked-about parenting styles of the past decade. Scroll through social media, and you’ll find videos encouraging parents to validate every emotion, avoid punishments and replace shouting with calm conversations. To some, it feels like a healthier way to raise emotionally secure children. To others, it looks like…
NEW DELHI: A consumer commission in Haridwar has directed an online footwear retailer to refund Rs 3,606 to a customer for two defective pairs of shoes, along with Rs 15,000 in compensation and litigation costs, after holding that the company’s refusal to refund the money amounted to a deficiency in service.What was the issueThe complainant,…
