10 baby names inspired by Roman mythology

10 baby names inspired by Roman mythology

Evander is a heroic figure from Roman legend who welcomed the Trojan hero Aeneas to Italy before the founding of Rome. Known for his wisdom, hospitality and leadership, the name represents courage, generosity and the ability to guide others through change. Roman mythology continues to inspire parents seeking names with timeless stories and meaningful symbolism….

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Leo Horoscope Today, August 02, 2026: Legal and official matters are also likely to see favorable progress

Leo Horoscope Today, August 02, 2026: Legal and official matters are also likely to see favorable progress

There’s movement in the air for you today, Leo. The Sun strengthens your confidence, and Venus brings pleasant developments through partnership. Unmarried people may hear a proposal, or at least receive a serious enquiry through family, friends, or a social connection. Something that looked stalled can stir again.Legal or official matters also lean in your…

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Arrested Jaish operative planned to target Bengal CM Suvendu, sabotage Jantar Mantar protest: STF

Arrested Jaish operative planned to target Bengal CM Suvendu, sabotage Jantar Mantar protest: STF

KOLKATA: The alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed operative arrested by the West Bengal STF had planned to target chief minister Suvendu Adhikari and disrupt the recent students’ protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar by disguising himself in a police uniform, a senior STF officer said on Saturday.The accused, identified as Hamim Mondal, was arrested from Purba Bardhaman district on…

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Indian-origin mayor of US city asks ICE to ‘go home’, says he will always support the immigrant community

Indian-origin mayor of US city asks ICE to ‘go home’, says he will always support the immigrant community

Indian-origin mayor of Connecticut’s Norwich, Swarnjit Singh, said ICE is not welcome in their city. The mayor of Norwich, a city in Connecticut, issued a detailed statement condemning ICE activities around the city and asserting that the city administration will not support ICE. The Indian-origin mayor, Swarnjit Singh, is also the first Sikh mayor of…

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Word of the day: Spindrift |

Word of the day: Spindrift |

The sea is not often calm for very long. When strong winds blow across the water, they can lift fine droplets of spray from the tops of waves and carry them through the air. Seen from the shore, this spray can look like a thin mist, spreading across the surface and showing just how strong…

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Bengal STF probe Jaish man’s plot to create trouble at Jantar Mantar | Kolkata News

Bengal STF probe Jaish man’s plot to create trouble at Jantar Mantar | Kolkata News

KOLKATA/BURDWAN: West Bengal Police STF on Saturday arrested suspected terrorist Hamim Mondal’s girlfriend, Arpita Sarkar, from Sahibganj in Jharkhand and said they are probing the duo’s alleged plan to foment trouble at Jantar Mantar, the site of recent student protest.Hamim, who was allegedly tracking Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, was arrested from a residential township…

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Twitch Streamer Ban: Twitch streamer SmaK reveals Twitch apologized after sudden 30-day ban over joke as creators criticize the platform’s automated ban system

Twitch Streamer Ban: Twitch streamer SmaK reveals Twitch apologized after sudden 30-day ban over joke as creators criticize the platform’s automated ban system

Twitch streamer SmaK was suddenly banned for 30 days after making a joke during a recent livestream. The streamer said the ban came just moments after he made comments about wanting to “go away” while talking about strange messages he had been reading in his chat. The suspension quickly became confusing because SmaK said he…

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India-China border trade resumes after 6 years | India News

India-China border trade resumes after 6 years | India News

SHIMLA/PITHIRAGARH: India and China resumed traditional border trade Saturday through Lipulekh in Uttarakhand and Shipki La in Himachal Pradesh after nearly six years, restoring two key Himalayan trade routes that had remained closed since the Covid-19 pandemic.At Lipulekh in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, the first batch of 16 traders and four support staff crossed into Tibet…

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Delhi teen raped multiple times by friend at Gurgaon hotel; case came to light after she got pregnant | Gurgaon News

Delhi teen raped multiple times by friend at Gurgaon hotel; case came to light after she got pregnant | Gurgaon News

GURGAON: A POCSO case has been registered after a 17-year-old girl from Delhi allegedly accused her friend of raping her multiple times at a hotel in Gurgaon, police said on Saturday.The case came to light after the teenager became pregnant. An FIR has been registered at the DLF Phase 1 police station under Section 64(1)…

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Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman: ‘I fear that the day I die, I am going to die without accomplishing what I have in my mind’

Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman: ‘I fear that the day I die, I am going to die without accomplishing what I have in my mind’

Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman. In November 2017, New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas L Friedman conducted a landmark interview with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. During their conversation, Friedman observed the relentless, around-the-clock work culture among the young prince and his senior advisers. Friedman noted that MBS’s intense…

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NEW DELHI: More than 2.7 lakh medical graduates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5% over last year, as the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences rolls out enhanced authentication measures and candidate-friendly initiatives for the Aug 30 exam.Candidates will undergo Aadhaar-based authentication during registration and on the exam day, while iris-based biometric verification will be used wherever fingerprint authentication is unsuccessful. They will also have to indicate three preferred states for allotment of exam centres, with their correspondence state as mandatory first preference. The test city information will be issued nearly three weeks before the examination, enabling candidates to plan travel and accommodation in advance.The exam will comprise 180 questions that have to be answered in 210 minutes, giving candidates more time per question while retaining the overall exam duration.Union health minister JP Nadda reviewed preparations for the examination Saturday and directed officials to ensure its smooth, transparent and technology-enabled conduct while maintaining the highest standards of security and integrity.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe urged candidates not to fall prey to rumours or fraudulent claims regarding question paper leaks, saying the final paper is selected through a highly encrypted, time-bound process shortly before the exam, making any claim of prior access entirely false.Officials said the exam will be conducted under a multi-layered securityframework, which includes CCTV surveillance, biometric authentication, candidate frisking, signal jammers, dynamic computer allocation, live monitoring through central and regional command centres, and independent observers. More than 60,000 exam personnel will be deployed to oversee the process. The end-to-end question paper preparation and delivery process has been reinforced through multiple layers of encryption, secure offline preparation, time-bound finalisation of the paper shortly before the exam and controlled digital decryption at the scheduled commencement of test.NBEMS has also operationalised a dedicated email address to report impersonation, touting and other unfair practices while issuing regular advisories to candidates.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam AttackPM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram Airport, Launches ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Projects’Nitin Gadkari Is Scared’: Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Before E20 Hunger Strike30+ Dead, 2 Dozen Stuck In Russia As Centre Continues Efforts To Bring Them Home SafelyThousands March With Constitution, Jharkhand Witnesses Massive Student Agitation Over JPSC Exam Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness123PhotostoriesFrom working non-stop for three days, sleeping in a vanity van during Kasturi to opening up about her late ex-husband’s alcohol addiction: Shubhangi Atre on life and careerWalking after 40? The way you walk may matter more than how long you walk, say fitness expertsThat mouth ulcer has been there for over three weeks? Doctor says waiting any longer could mean missing an important warning signNot planning a trip to Goa in monsoon? 7 things you are missing out on as a travellerInternational Friendship Day: 10 gift ideas for your best friends10 baby names inspired by Roman mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? 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NEW DELHI: More than 2.7 lakh medical graduates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5% over last year, as the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences rolls out enhanced authentication measures and candidate-friendly initiatives for the Aug 30 exam.Candidates will undergo Aadhaar-based authentication during registration and on the exam day, while iris-based biometric verification will be used wherever fingerprint authentication is unsuccessful. They will also have to indicate three preferred states for allotment of exam centres, with their correspondence state as mandatory first preference. The test city information will be issued nearly three weeks before the examination, enabling candidates to plan travel and accommodation in advance.The exam will comprise 180 questions that have to be answered in 210 minutes, giving candidates more time per question while retaining the overall exam duration.Union health minister JP Nadda reviewed preparations for the examination Saturday and directed officials to ensure its smooth, transparent and technology-enabled conduct while maintaining the highest standards of security and integrity.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHe urged candidates not to fall prey to rumours or fraudulent claims regarding question paper leaks, saying the final paper is selected through a highly encrypted, time-bound process shortly before the exam, making any claim of prior access entirely false.Officials said the exam will be conducted under a multi-layered securityframework, which includes CCTV surveillance, biometric authentication, candidate frisking, signal jammers, dynamic computer allocation, live monitoring through central and regional command centres, and independent observers. More than 60,000 exam personnel will be deployed to oversee the process. The end-to-end question paper preparation and delivery process has been reinforced through multiple layers of encryption, secure offline preparation, time-bound finalisation of the paper shortly before the exam and controlled digital decryption at the scheduled commencement of test.NBEMS has also operationalised a dedicated email address to report impersonation, touting and other unfair practices while issuing regular advisories to candidates.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRam Temple Skit Row: Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav, Awadhesh Prasad BookedPaper Leak Law Passed, But Can Tougher Punishment Alone Stop India’s Endless Exam Leak Crisis?’Pakistan-Based Handles, Suvendu On Target’: Bengal STF Uncovers Shocking ‘Jaish Module”PM Has The Audacity Of Forgiving’: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi’s Video On Jantar Mantar ‘Abuses”Terrorists Asked Caste, Then Shot’: Family’s Shocking Claim In Kulgam AttackPM Modi Inaugurates ₹5,000 Crore Bhogapuram Airport, Launches ₹17,900 Crore Andhra Projects’Nitin Gadkari Is Scared’: Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Before E20 Hunger Strike30+ Dead, 2 Dozen Stuck In Russia As Centre Continues Efforts To Bring Them Home SafelyThousands March With Constitution, Jharkhand Witnesses Massive Student Agitation Over JPSC Exam Leak’I Was Influenced’: Jantar Mantar Protest Accused Apologises As PM Modi Offers Forgiveness123PhotostoriesFrom working non-stop for three days, sleeping in a vanity van during Kasturi to opening up about her late ex-husband’s alcohol addiction: Shubhangi Atre on life and careerWalking after 40? The way you walk may matter more than how long you walk, say fitness expertsThat mouth ulcer has been there for over three weeks? Doctor says waiting any longer could mean missing an important warning signNot planning a trip to Goa in monsoon? 7 things you are missing out on as a travellerInternational Friendship Day: 10 gift ideas for your best friends10 baby names inspired by Roman mythologyVaping may be creating the next wave of lung cancer: Oncologists explain why new-age smoking habits are more dangerous than many people thinkWhat is the best month to start a garden? Here’s what experts sayInside Surbhi Chandna’s warm bohemian-themed home: Elegant décor, cozy corners, and moreHow to select the right knife and understand its usage123Hot PicksHurricane IrmaRuchika SinghRRB Group D Admit CardNEET selective edit windowCommonwealth Games LiveUS work permit feeE20 petrol debateAssam floodsKanwar Yatra 2026Top TrendingSaurav DasBengal JeM Terrorist ArrestedJaisalmer Military Station AccidentCM VijayDehradun Teacher SuicideAnkit Sharma Murder CaseAam Aadmi PartyShraddha Walkar Murder CaseMumbai Building CollapseStock Market Up

NEW DELHI: More than 2.7 lakh medical graduates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5% over last year, as the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences rolls out enhanced authentication measures and candidate-friendly initiatives for the Aug 30 exam.Candidates will undergo Aadhaar-based authentication during registration and on the exam day, while…

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Aug 02, 2026, 01:40 IST

Aug 02, 2026, 01:40 IST

Gulveer Singh created history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s 5000m and the first Indian track and field athlete to win two medals in a single edition of the Games.After winning silver in the 10,000m on July 28, the reigning Asian champion added a bronze…

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Gemini Horoscope Today, August 02, 2026: Experiences an uplifting day with faith and gratitude guiding routines

Gemini Horoscope Today, August 02, 2026: Experiences an uplifting day with faith and gratitude guiding routines

Your day has a gentle, uplifting current, Gemini. The Moon turns your mind toward faith, gratitude, and meaningful routines, while Jupiter adds a blessing through family and children. You may visit a temple, help with a prayer at home, donate something small, or simply feel drawn to quieter thoughts.Children bring joy today, whether they are…

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Fire breaks out at judicial magistrate’s office in Bihar; records reduced to ashes, hearings postponed

Fire breaks out at judicial magistrate’s office in Bihar; records reduced to ashes, hearings postponed

PATNA: A major fire broke out at the office of Judicial Magistrate First Class, located inside the Court Complex, on Saturday morning, destroying several important case files and legal records before the court commenced its proceedings. The blaze, suspected to have been triggered by a short circuit, was brought under control after hours of struggle…

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Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: ‘The more perfect a person is on the outside, the more demons they have on the inside’ and why absolute perfection is a facade

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: ‘The more perfect a person is on the outside, the more demons they have on the inside’ and why absolute perfection is a facade

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist who lived from 1856 to 1939. He is best known as the founding father of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating mental health conditions through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst. Freud revolutionized how humanity views the mind by suggesting that…

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Friendship Day 2026: Happy Friendship Day 2026: Top 50 wishes, messages and quotes to share with your friends

Friendship Day 2026: Happy Friendship Day 2026: Top 50 wishes, messages and quotes to share with your friends

Happy Friendship Day 2026: Top 50 wishes, messages and quotes to share with your friends Every year, the first Sunday of August turns WhatsApp statuses, Instagram stories, and group chats into one long, running tribute to friendship, and Friendship Day 2026, falling on Sunday, August 2, is no exception. Whether it’s a childhood friend you’ve…

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Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman: ‘I fear that the day I die, I am going to die without accomplishing what I have in my mind’

Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman: ‘I fear that the day I die, I am going to die without accomplishing what I have in my mind’

Quote of the day by Mohammed bin Salman. In November 2017, New York Times foreign affairs columnist Thomas L Friedman conducted a landmark interview with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh. During their conversation, Friedman observed the relentless, around-the-clock work culture among the young prince and his senior advisers. Friedman noted that MBS’s intense…

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The world’s largest digital camera captured more than 500,000 galaxies and 50,000 stars in one deep view of the universe

The world’s largest digital camera captured more than 500,000 galaxies and 50,000 stars in one deep view of the universe

Rubin Observatory stacked hundreds of images from its 3.2-billion-pixel camera; the final view contains over half a million galaxies and 50,000 stars. (NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory:NOIRLab:SLAC:AURA) Astronomers have just got their clearest look yet at one of the most studied patches of sky in the world. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, based in Chile,…

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