Manifolds are the manifestations of caste: There are untouchables and unapproachable, those whose sight itself is a damnation, and those who do not mix in marriage or even in eating food…” These lines from Duravastha (The Tragic Plight), the 1922 poem by Kumaran Asan, exposed the rigid caste discrimination of his era. A century later,…
A divorce attorney suggests a “walk-and-talk” ritual can mend marriages. Couples take weekly walks, dedicating 20-30 minutes to honest conversation. Each partner shares three positive actions from their spouse and one or two areas for improvement. This practice fosters clarity and addresses relationship issues constructively, preventing quiet erosion of love. Marriages do not always end…
This week begins with a clear lift in your working conditions, Leo. The air feels lighter, like the first breeze after a sticky afternoon. Early in the week, you’ll notice your anxiety settling down, and your routine starts behaving again. You’ll be busy, yes, but it won’t feel like you’re running on a treadmill. A…
NEW DELHI: Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated, making the crucial oil route increasingly volatile. Several vessels were forced to turn back after reports of gunfire from Iranian gunboats, including an Indian supertanker that made an abrupt U-turn on Saturday, as the Associated Press reported.The Indian tanker, carrying 2 million barrels of Iraqi…
Sarfaraz Ahmed (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan have picked a 16-member squad for their upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, with Shan Masood leading the side. Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed will take charge as head coach, with Asad Shafiq as batting coach and Umar Gul as bowling coach.The team is looking to improve its position in…
How delays in IDR and PSLF approvals are impacting young professionals’ financial stability More than 643,000 federal student loan borrowers in the United States are currently caught in a growing administrative backlog, awaiting either approval for more affordable repayment plans or long-promised loan forgiveness. The figures, disclosed in a recent court filing and first reported…
Protests erupt after Epsom church assault claim, police find no proof Police investigating an alleged assault near a church in Epsom have said no evidence has been found so far to support the claim, even as the incident triggered protests and widespread speculation online.Surrey Police said inquiries remain ongoing and urged the public not to…
How meaning slips from lyric imagination to power and code in the post-Enlightenment age Christopher Caudwell foresaw the eclipse of poetry by reason. In the post-Enlightenment age of politics and artificial intelligence, his wager looks less like cultural pessimism than historical diagnosis. When “Illusion and Reality” appeared in 1937, it read like an obituary written…
Fruits release ethylene gas, a natural ripening agent, causing them to mature rapidly when stored together. This invisible gas acts like a biological alarm, accelerating spoilage. It all starts with the bowl full of fresh fruit in many kitchens on Mondays; however, by the time Thursday comes around, the fruit has turned into an overripe…
The week begins on a fairly balanced note. Income and expenses sit on the same scale, so you can breathe. Work and business feel average, not thrilling, not terrible. It’s the kind of start that asks you to be sensible, not dramatic. A long journey may get cancelled, and you might secretly feel relieved. Sometimes…