Hello and welcome to the 94th edition of the Weekly Vine. In this week’s edition, we look at the why hell hath no fury like a student scorned, explain why in 2026 for Silicon Valley AI stands for “actually Indians”, look at the boring Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal, and ponder the ontological reasons…
African proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Not every proverb ages well. Some feel tied to a different century and a different way of looking at the world. Yet now and then, an old saying hangs around because people still recognise something in it. This African proverb is one of those.“A man will never heed…
This is a work-first type of day. And it can be a test of your patience. Mars offers you courage but Saturn requires you to demonstrate it with effort, not just intention. This can make you feel in a state of tension and perhaps agitated even if your results seem less than the effort you’re…
Bhubaneswar: The state govt has set Rath Yatra-2027 as the deadline to introduce a revised “Rath code” — a comprehensive set of guidelines for conducting the annual chariot festival in Puri.Currently, the festival is managed under the Rath code framed in 1983. Arabind Kumar Padhee, chief administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), said…
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has started the registration drive for supplementary exams of Class 10 & Class 12 for the academic year 2026. This allows students who meet the eligibility criteria to register online for compartment, re-appear, additional, and Open School exams.As per the announcement made by the PSEB, the supplementary exam facility…
Although many people believe that their plastic waste is managed effectively and properly through recycling, a good amount of exported plastic waste goes to nations that lack proper waste management facilities. Sometimes, plastic, which is considered recyclable, is burnt openly, thereby emitting dangerous gases and particulate matter into the atmosphere. Recycling of plastics, exportation of…
Social media influencer Traveler Mohit has revealed the austere lives of sadhus in Himalayan yogi caves near Badrinath. His vlogs showcase the rugged conditions and simple utility items found within these ancient meditation spaces. The region also features mythological caves like Vyas Gufa and Ganesh Gufa, with authorities now opening new meditation caves for pilgrims….
Tulsi mala is one of the most sacred beads, which is mostly used by the Lord Vishnu devotees. They wear around their neck and use it also for the mantra chanting. The sacred tulsi mala is a symbol of purity, devotion and divine protection. By wearing tulsi mala you can strengthen the connection between the…
According to the petition, the lessee has been using excavators and heavy vehicles for mining operations despite restrictions on mechanised sand extraction Cuttack: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered a joint investigation into allegations of illegal sand mining and environmental norm violations at a sand quarry on the Rushikulya river in Ganjam district, while issuing…
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) 2026 final results have been released, allowing candidates to check their cumulative scores, All India Ranks, and merit positions online.With the declaration of the final results, the admission process for NIFT campuses across India will now move to the next stage—centralised counselling and seat allotment. Candidates who appeared…