I recently bumped into Ayushmann Khurrana. We spoke briefly and he was kind enough to pose for a picture with me. I told him I loved his work. He said thank you. It was, by any objective measure, the least interesting conversation of both our lives. Yet in the picture, both of us are beaming,…
Long before Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, Mark Twain understood something that remains relevant today: the greatest education often begins the moment we step outside our comfort zone. The more we travel, the more we gain knowledge. One of his famous quotes which perfectly captures the beauty of travel is, “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry,…
You’ll wake up with a strange mix today, Taurus. Part of you wants to stay under the fan and postpone everything, while another part knows a big call must be made.That push and pull comes from the Moon stirring your mind while Saturn demands effort. Yes, you might be feeling a bit sluggish, uneasy, and…
Spanish giants Barcelona have secured bragging rights as the club with the most players remaining in the 2026 World Cup semifinals. (Photo/Agency) Spanish powerhouse Barcelona has officially edged out La Liga rivals Atlético Madrid and Premier League giants Arsenal to emerge as the club with the highest representation of players in the FIFA World Cup…
Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing, CBSE has argued that most affiliated schools are prepared to implement the revised three-language policy, citing widespread availability of Indian-language teachers and existing language offerings. The Board has also clarified that foreign languages remain an option, while NCERT said textbooks and other academic resources are being developed for a…
Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Associated Press file photo) Owning a home in Dubai is a dream for many residents. With rents continuing to rise and long-term residency becoming more common, many long-term tenants in Dubai are considering buying a home. As more residents weigh the cost of renting against home ownership, property experts say…
In the Indian philosophical tradition, there is a timeless saying: ‘Vriksho Rakshati Rakshitah’, if we protect trees, they protect us. Few messages capture the relationship between nature and humanity more meaningfully than this. If we preserve trees, they, in turn, sustain and protect us. This is an eternal truth, and it has defined the inseparable…
Bodie is often known as America’s most famous ghost town. It used to be a thriving gold-mining settlement in California’s Sierra Nevada and in the late 1870s, the town was home to over 10,000 residents. It’s hard to believe but once it was a happy town brimming with hotels, churches and schools. But as soon…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 15, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
According to officials, the historic Jal Mahal Lake on Amer Road is among the affected waterbodies Jaipur: Jaipur’s sewage treatment infrastructure is falling far short of the city’s requirements, resulting in large volumes of untreated wastewater flowing into lakes, dams and wetlands, according to water resources department (WRD) officials.Speaking to TOI, a senior WRD official…