As overseas education becomes increasingly competitive, students often prepare extensively for admissions and visas but overlook the possibility of rejection. This feature explores why having a Plan B is essential for study abroad aspirants, especially those facing high academic and family expectations. Experts highlight the emotional impact of setbacks, the risks of rushed decisions, and…
For decades, the summer of 1976 has occupied a special place in British weather history. It has been the season people return to whenever prolonged heat or dry conditions become part of the conversation. This year, however, the comparison has shifted. Reportedly, the figures recorded at the University of Reading suggest that 2026 has already…
“2020 was 2020 days ago… Time flies.” When I first came across this trending thought on social media, I instinctively reached for the calendar. Could it really have been that long? It seems like only yesterday that the world fell silent. Roads were deserted. Schools echoed with emptiness. Airports stood still. Masks covered our smiles,…
Jigisha Tailor and her 21-year-old son Aditya Kapadia (Photo credit: Indian Express) At IIT Madras’s recent convocation, one of the biggest cheers wasn’t for a gold medallist. It was for a mother and son who walked onto the stage together to receive their degrees. 45-year-old Jigisha Tailor and her 21-year-old son Aditya Kapadia graduated from…
As we all know that today (July 14, 2026) is New Moon night and this time, Moon is transiting in Gemini zodiac signs, which is ruled by Mercury and along with that Sun and Mercury are also transiting in the same sign. Mercury is there in his own house so this will be beneficial but…
This natural powder cleared yard ants in 15 minutes, but it only works when dry Ants are tiny, but when they turn your yard into their home, they stop feeling small. They become a problem you notice every time you take a step outside—marching along paving stones, crowding cracks, and showing up in places you…
The Maharashtra State Board has released the SSC and HSC Supplementary Results 2026 for Class 10 and 12 students. Candidates who appeared for the compartment examinations can now check their scores and download provisional marksheets from mahahsscboard.in. The supplementary exams were conducted in June and July to help students complete their board qualifications without waiting…
Deep in Niger’s Ténéré Desert once stood what was widely regarded as the world’s loneliest tree, an umbrella thorn acacia that survived for around 300 years despite having no other tree within roughly 400 kilometres. Hidden beneath the scorching Sahara, its roots stretched more than 30 metres underground to reach precious groundwater, allowing it to…
Voters are still stumped by EC’s rules, and are still struggling to be included One might have expected, after the tortuous labyrinthine process in 10 states/UTs, and massive exclusions, that at least the voter enrolment form would no longer trigger anxiety. That enrolment would have been standardised in the 19 remaining states and UTs, where…
This colourful drink has become a favourite among beauty enthusiasts, and for good reason. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, while beetroot contains antioxidants, folate and vitamin C. Carotenoids have been studied for their role in improving skin health and reducing redness caused by sun exposure. They also help protect the skin against oxidative stress. Instead…