Trump’s 20% toll on Hormuz traffic is ridiculous. India should again activate other import sources for fuel In the 19th century, US ended piracy by N African states, and in the Caribbean. In the 21st, it took on Somali pirates. But under Trump, it might be turning pirate itself. How else do you explain Trump’s…
Monsoon rains often push snakes from their burrows seeking shelter and warmth. Snakes follow scent trails of rodents and birds, their primary food sources. Amphibians and small fish also attract snakes to damp, waterlogged garden areas. Pheromones left by other snakes can draw them into yards during mating season. Understanding these attractants helps people avoid…
The day has a jovial energy that is Pisces. You might feel more optimistic and more involved and less dragged down by the smallest of concerns than you normally do.Jupiter, the ruler of your life, boosts confidence through education efforts, determination, and social interaction The Moon brings a vibrant energy that helps you break away…
NEW DELHI: Samay Raina, the standup comedian who triggered national outrage and drew the Supreme Court’s ire by mocking people with disabilities, has earned the apex court’s anger again: this time for not holding a show to highlight achievements of people with disabilities that he promised to conduct to make up for his original sin.The…
For years, travellers passing through Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport encountered a man who seemed to belong to the terminal as much as the passengers, flight boards and waiting areas around him. Mehran Karimi Nasseri lived in the airport for nearly 18 years, turning a small space near Terminal 2F into a place of routine,…
Trump’s idea of charging ships 20% to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is a bad one. He should work to end the war instead In the 1800s, the United States fought pirates in North Africa and the Caribbean. More recently, it helped stop Somali pirates. But now, under President Trump, the US itself is…
Image Courtesy: AI representation/ChatGPT Every parent wants the best for their child: better schools, more opportunities, sharper communication skills, a few talents to be proud of. Fair enough. But somewhere in the process of wanting the best, a lot of children have quietly stopped being kids and started running schedules that would exhaust even a…
There’s comfort in partnership today, Capricorn, and you should allow yourself to receive it. You don’t always have to carry everything alone, and the planets make that point quite clearly now.The Moon supports your relationship zone, and Venus adds warmth, so help from your spouse or partner comes naturally. They may back your idea, ease…
‘Bhagam Bhag 2’ buzz is building, with Manoj Bajpayee replacing Govinda. Director Raaj Shaandilyaa’s cryptic post about the song “Signal” got Paresh Rawal’s “AMEN!” reply, with Akshay Kumar also on board. The 2006 cult classic followed three theatre men entangled in a London murder case. Production hit hurdles over a contract dispute with Ektaa Kapoor,…
Quote of the by Greek philosopher Heraclitus on change. Quote of the day: Heraclitus was a Greek philosopher who lived around 500 BCE in the city of Ephesus. Unlike philosophers who searched for stability or permanence, Heraclitus believed that the universe is defined by continuous motion. He is often associated with the phrase panta rhei…