Sikh organisations across the UK have issued a public statement urging people not to associate the Sikh faith with the ongoing murder trial linked to the death of 18-year-old University of Southampton student Henry Nowak.The statement, released by the British Sikh Federation , expressed condolences to Nowak’s family and described the incident as inconsistent with…
It was a providential escape. Five minutes after I and my wife drove out from our house at Chittaranjan Park in the evening last Saturday, a big section of a Gulmohar tree crashed in front of our gate. While leaving, I had stepped out of the car to lock the gate, waved at a neighbour…
A meaningful no is rarely just a refusal. It is usually paired with explanations, consistency, and calm. Children do not need long lectures every time, but they do need to know that the boundary comes from care rather than cruelty. A parent who says no to a dangerous habit, a reckless purchase, or an unfair…
AriesYou will begin the week feeling like your battery is permanently on 90 percent, which sounds great until you realise the body has a different opinion. This is classic overdo-now, rest-later energy. Skipping meals, sleeping late, saying yes to too much, and running purely on momentum will show up as acidity, headaches, irritability, or that…
With ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ now in theatres, fans across the world are revisiting the full ‘Star Wars’ universe and wondering exactly where the new film fits within the galaxy’s sprawling timeline. The franchise has grown significantly over the decades, now comprising 19 different live-action films and series, spanning nine main episodes, three spinoff films…
The Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Education Board announced the 2026 results for Munshi/Maulvi and Alim examinations, recording an overall pass percentage of 88.26%. Girls outshone boys in both secondary and senior secondary categories. The examinations were conducted under CCTV monitoring, as the state government stressed transparency and efforts to modernise madarsa education across Uttar Pradesh. The…
At least 24 people were killed and more than 50 injured after a powerful explosion targeted a train carrying military personnel near Chaman Phatak railway station in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Sunday, authorities said.The blast took place near the railway track in Quetta and caused partial damage to a train, while at least 10 vehicles…
We are perhaps the most connected generation in human history. Facebook notifications. WhatsApp family groups. Instagram stories. LinkedIn achievements. Twitter opinions. Endless blue ticks. Endless updates. Yet somewhere between all this hyper connection, people keep saying the same thing quietly over tea, over phone calls, over tired evenings. “My son hardly talks.”“My daughter remains inside…
There is a strange kind of tiredness that coffee cannot fix. The kind where eight hours of sleep still feels like four. The alarm rings, the body gets out of bed, but the mind feels wrapped in fog. For many people, this is not laziness or lack of discipline. It is often the body quietly…
Number 1 (If your name starts with A, I, J, Q, Y) This week puts you in “let me handle it” mode. Useful in work, slightly dangerous in relationships. People may naturally come to you for decisions, clarity, or leadership, but that does not mean every situation needs your intervention. Financially, avoid quick spending just…