International Women’s Day began over a century ago as a call for equality, for fair work and dignity, and in recognition of women’s labour. The Day celebrates empowerment. Yet across India, women’s bodies tell a more complicated story, one where anaemia quietly coexists with rising obesity and where exhaustion has been normalised. I have lost…
Indian nationals currently stranded in Qatar due to flight disruptions have been urged to submit their details to help authorities assess the number of affected travellers. The advisory applies to Indian tourists and short-term visitors holding the Hayya A1 visa, whose flights out of the country were cancelled between February 28 and March 7, 2026….
Get ready for a day of acknowledgment where your voice resonates with authority. While social dynamics come into play, you might grapple with some self-doubt. Strengthen your connections by expressing your ideas lucidly. Opportunities are blooming in your career, promising new ventures and accolades, but hold off on significant choices for now. Respect comes your…
FIR against Vyapam whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi BHOPAL: Police in Gwalior have registered an FIR against RTI activist and Vyapam whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi following a complaint by the constable assigned to his security detail, who alleged that the activist used caste-based abuse and obstructed him from performing official duties.The complaint was filed by constable Arvind Ahirwar,…
T20 World Cup 2026: MS Dhoni arrives in Ahmedabad ahead of India vs New Zealand final Former India captain MS Dhoni arrived in Ahmedabad on Sunday ahead of the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, where India will face New Zealand national cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The 44-year-old had…
The University of Mumbai has postponed several third-year undergraduate examinations after their dates clashed with the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) schedule. The university has now issued a revised timetable to ensure that students appearing for both university examinations and entrance tests do not face scheduling conflicts.The decision comes after concerns were raised by…
Explosion at US embassy in Oslo. An explosion struck the consular section entrance of the United States Embassy in Norway capital Oslo in the early hours of Sunday, police said, adding that no injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.The blast occurred at around 1.00 am local time (5.30 am IST), according to…
Women’s empowerment is a pressing issue in the 21st century. It’s heartening to note that women’s participation has been increasing in every field in the past few decades, but it still doesn’t seem fair to say that women and men are at completely equal levels today.India is one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Was the…
Every morning, a man dressed in office formals can be seen distributing food outside the NIMS hospital in Hyderabad. Even on rainy days, he arrives carrying an umbrella and plastic sheets to cover the food and protect it from the rain. Within minutes, people begin gathering in large numbers, holding utensils of all sizes. With…
This year’s Women’s Day carries an interesting sky behind it. The Sun is moving through Aquarius along with Mars, Mercury in retrograde motion and Rahu. When so many planets gather in one sign, the tone of the day shifts toward conversation, ideas and collective reflection. Aquarius tends to push society to question old patterns. At…