UAE and Bahrain sign currency swap agreement worth AED 20 billion/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed a currency swap agreement worth AED 20 billion (BHD 2 billion), marking a step towards closer financial cooperation and stronger economic ties between the two countries. The agreement, signed during a virtual ceremony, brings together…
CRPF is an organisation full of stories of valour and sacrifices…untold stories are numerous, but what stands most significantly is that it repulsed a Brigade-level attack by the Pakistani Army on 9th April 1965. A full infantry brigade was countered by just two companies of CRPF’s 2nd Battalion. War historians were amazed, enemies were dazed,…
Gardening enthusiasts love seeking effective, low-cost hacks to improve their green space. However, many gardeners overlook an unexpected remedy that sits on the shelf in your medicine cabinet! Commonly used as a pain reliever, Disprin contains Acetylsalicylic acid – a synthetic compound remarkably similar to a natural plant hormone. Disprin has Acetylsalicylic acid (similar to…
1 (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th and 28th of any month, are ruled by the Numerology number 1)9th April 2026 puts you in the hot seat for a call that can’t be postponed. Someone will want a clear yes or no, and you’ll feel the itch to state your view plainly. Do it,…
The verse “Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya” from the Bhagavad Gita shows that Dharma is back. “Yada Yada Hi Dharmasya…” is one of the most important things to learn from the Bhagavad Gita. People still care a lot about this verse. A lot of people say it, and it comes up a lot when people talk…
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Shubman Gill found himself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons despite leading Gujarat Titans to a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, as the skipper was fined Rs 12 lakh for a slow over-rate.The penalty came after Gujarat Titans secured their…
South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited under the Government of India, has announced a major recruitment drive for technical positions across its mines and establishments. The notification invites online applications for 1,055 posts, including Mining Sirdar, Dy Surveyor, and Assistant Foreman (Electrical). With all positions offered under T&S Grade-C and…
Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest and a central figure in popularising modern mountaineering, has died at the age of 97. His life combined high-risk exploration with business leadership and environmental advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on outdoor culture. The Everest climb that made history On May 1, 1963,…
A ceasefire announced in ambiguity, threatened in the same breath by its own architect, and brokered by a state that once hid Osama bin Laden next to its military academy. This is not peace — it is a coercive pause with a fourteen-day expiry date. The ink was barely dry before the contradictions began tearing it…
Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, emphasizes that success often hinges on intelligence and focus rather than power or resources. He advises those starting small to rely on their brains to outsmart challenges, a principle that remains relevant for entrepreneurs navigating today’s economic uncertainties and competitive landscapes. Life’s challenges are not always won by those with…