With eight goals so far, Lionel Messi is the joint top-scorer with France’s Kylian Mbappe Controversy over FIFA’s alleged favouritism towards Lionel Messi and Argentina refuses to die down, even as the World Cup heads into its business end.Ahead of the defending champions’ semi-final clash against bitter rivals England, an online petition has been launched…
Ladakh is a fiercely patriotic region where every citizen works as an unrecruited soldier. The victory slogan of the indomitable Ladakh Scouts is “Ki Ki So So Lhargyalo” –– meaning “Victory to the Gods.” It is the military battle cry of soldiers who are as tough as the Ladakhi mountains, yet as warm at heart…
A Blinkit delivery has become the center of a viral social media conversation, but not because of what was ordered. Instead, it was an envelope labelled ‘Confidential Photos’ that left a Gurugram woman stunned and searching for answers. For a few tense moments, she believed something was seriously wrong. The truth, however, turned out to…
July 16, 2026, is Xin Mao Day in Chinese astrology, also known as the Yin Metal Rabbit Day. It encourages emotional intelligence, discipline and thoughtful communication. The daily Chinese horoscope says clear words can solve problems, while harsh words can create a barrier. Before you answer, check messages, commitments and promises. How to Navigate Today’s…
Australia raises student visa fees, but ELICOS gets a pass When Australia increased its subclass 500 student visa fee from AUD 2,000 to 2,500 in July 2026, it also did something less obvious. It created a separate, lower fee of 2,050 dollars for English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students, known as ELICOS. Every other…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has introduced a One-Time Registration (OTR) system to make the application process easier for candidates appearing in the Preliminary Eligibility Test (PET) and other recruitment examinations.The new facility is available free of cost and is aimed at reducing the need to fill in the same details every…
Fear rarely announces itself as useful. Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, argued it can be exactly that, provided it never gets the upper hand. “Fear is like fire,” he wrote. “If you learn to control it, you let it work for you. If you don’t learn to control it, it’ll destroy you and…
A viral video from Mumbai is drawing attention for all the right reasons. It captures a brief interaction between a woman and a young boy selling earrings on the roadside. What begins as a simple sale soon turns into a heartfelt conversation, with the child sharing why he spends his day working instead of simply…
Astrology associates zodiac signs with resilience and emotional processing capabilities. Scorpio, Virgo, and Pisces demonstrate unique ways of transforming and healing. Capricorn relies on patience and discipline for long-term emotional recovery. Cancer finds healing through loved ones and a comfortable home environment. Self-care and healthy relationships are crucial for genuine emotional well-being. For centuries astrology…
CPM state secretary P Shanmugam CHENNAI: CPM on Wednesday urged the Tamil Nadu govt to immediately appeal against the Supreme Court’s order directing the eviction of encroachers in the Srivilliputhur-Megamalai Tiger Reserve. CPM state secretary P Shanmugam criticized the Supreme Court order to deploy paramilitary forces for the eviction drive. He called the measure excessively…