This is not a day to push yourself past your limit. You have been carrying more than others can see, and it’s okay to pause and let yourself rest. Often, you feel like you need to show only your best side, always balanced, always calm. But real balance includes rest, softness and slowing down. Today,…
What drives a scientist to pursue a discovery that almost everyone else believes is impossible? For Japan’s 2025 Chemistry Nobel Prize winner, Professor Susumu Kitagawa, the answer lies in a mindset passed down through generations of Japanese researchers. In a conversation recorded just a day after his Nobel win, he laughingly summed it up in…
The cyclone is likely to make landfall on Andhra’s coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam. KAKINADA/BHUBANESWAR: Andhra Pradesh and Odisha battened down the hatches Sunday as Cyclone Montha churned in the Bay of Bengal, gathering steam and strength to pound the coastal states late Tuesday with gale-force winds of 90-110 kmph. Montha was located around 830km…
The recent romantic connection between former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and pop star Katy Perry is taking the internet by storm. Beyond their personal lives, this relationship raises intriguing questions about the intersection of celebrity culture and political branding.Trudeau is often dubbed the “first prime minister of the Instagram age,” and has adeptly utilized…
Manuel Lapuente passed away at the age of 81 (AP Photo/Claudio Cruz, File) Manuel Lapuente, one of the most celebrated figures in Mexican football, has died at the age of 81. The Mexican Soccer Federation announced his passing on Saturday via social media, without specifying the cause of death. Lapuente enjoyed a distinguished career both…
Harshit Rana celebrates with teammates after dismissing Mitchell Owen of Australia. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Senior opener Rohit Sharma played a commanding role in India’s nine-wicket victory over Australia in the third ODI, posting an unbeaten 121 to anchor the chase of 237 runs at a packed Sydney Cricket Ground. Rohit shared an unbroken 168-run…
File photo: Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim and PM Modi Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday said that Asean’s partnership with India continues to be a “force for stability and mutual prosperity”, as both sides push to finalise the Asean–India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) by the end of this year.Speaking at the India–Asean annual…
University of Washington professor criticises mandatory DEI statement in faculty hiring. process (Getty Images) A University of Washington professor has criticised the institution’s mandatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statement for new faculty, warning it could discourage highly qualified candidates from applying. Stuart Reges, a non-tenured teaching professor at UW’s Paul G. Allen School of…
Music composer and director Palash Muchhal and Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana have been dating since 2019. The couple made their relationship Instagram official in July 2024, celebrating their fifth anniversary with a cake post. Palash recently publicly confirmed that Smriti will soon become the daughter-in-law of Indore. Now, his sister and singer Palak Muchhal has…
In the vast scroll-feed of 2025, one mineral has suddenly become a hot topic: magnesium. On TikTok and Instagram reels, creators with soft lighting and soothing voices whisper about “mag glycinate before bed”, swipe supplements across wellness shelves and tag #magnesium, #sleepaid, #guthealth in posts that rack up hundreds of thousands of views. Welcome to…
This day brings an opportunity to be yourself without fear of mistakes. You may feel like hiding some parts of you or pretending to be more confident than you are. But peace will come when you choose honesty, not perfection. Be real with yourself and others, even if your words shake a little. Life responds…
We have all grown up learning about reflection, bending light with shiny surfaces, or even mischievously flashing sunlight into someone’s eyes with a hand-held mirror. Films often magnify that magic: In The Mummy, a single reflected beam unlocks a hidden chamber deep underground. Mirrors have always fuelled science, stories and adventure.But now, an American start-up…
The brother’s success in the case stemmed from providing comprehensive documentary proof. (AI image) Gifts received from relatives and friends can sometimes land you in the income tax net. One such case was of a Mr. Maheshwari from Agra, who had to prove the genuineness of Rs 10 lakh received as cash from his sisters.According…
American Hospital Association says the proposed wage-based H-1B rule will hurt healthcare as rural hospitals will get fewer foreign workers as they offer low wage. As the US is planning to move to a wage-based H-1B selection and invited comments from stakeholders, the American Hospital Association informed the Department of Homeland Security that rural hospitals…
Real Madrid and Barcelona players get into a scuffle after the full time whistle at the Santiago Bernabeu (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday, moving five points clear at the top of La Liga. Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal in the first half, helping Xabi Alonso’s…
Pratika Rawal of India receives medical treatment. (Getty Images) NAVI MUMBAI: With just three days to go before their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup semifinal clash against mighty Australia at the DY Patil Stadium, India have suffered a big injury scare to one of their key players in the last league match of the tournament,…
India’s alcoholic beverage industry has seen strong sales during the festive season, with the premium spirits category driving growth, and expects an upswing of 10-20 per cent in the October-December period.As per news agency PTI, Radico Khaitan COO Amar Sinha said, “We have witnessed a highly encouraging festive season, with strong uptake across our premium…
Amazon job secured by IIT BHU graduate, father’s brief OK sparks X reactions. (Getty Images) An Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Banaras Hindu University (BHU) graduate, Shivanshu Ranjan, has secured a job at Amazon. The news, however, gained unexpected attention not because of the achievement itself, but due to his father’s understated reaction. When Ranjan…
Brazil’s government greenlights oil drilling near mouth of Amazon River ahead of UN climate summit. (Photo credit: AP) SAO PAULO: Brazilian authorities said Friday they have made progress in solving the housing shortage for attendees of the upcoming UN climate conference, while also defending a recent decision to allow exploratory drilling in the Amazon. Both…
‘The Dirty Picture’ tells the story of Reshma, who transforms into the glamorous Silk to succeed in the 1980s South Indian film industry. Vidya Balan’s iconic performance, originally meant for Kangana Ranaut, explores fame, controversy, and loneliness, revealing Silk’s rise and tragic fall. ‘The Dirty Picture’, released in 2011, is a landmark Bollywood film that…
