FILE – Israeli far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir gestures after election exit poll results are released at his party’s headquarters in Jerusalem on Nov. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Oren Ziv, File) France announced that it has banned Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering the country after he released videos appearing to mock and intimidate pro-Palestinian…
If we rely on scriptures and not Bhakti traditions, free-will has some relevance. The romanticism of Bhakti traditions might have underplayed this. The question that arises is: to what extent does free-will alter destiny? Naturally, another logical confusion unfolds: destiny in this life or in subsequent lives as well? What I write now will seem…
Cheese has long lived with a reputation problem. People hear the word and think of indulgence, comfort, and the occasional guilty bite. But used with balance, cheese can be far more interesting than a heavy add-on. It brings protein, calcium, texture, and a creamy depth that can make healthy food feel satisfying rather than dutiful….
AriesYour pet may pick up your fast-moving energy this week before you even realise how restless you are. If your schedule feels rushed, your pet may become more reactive, impatient, or unusually demanding for attention. This is a great week for active play, longer walks, fetch sessions, or anything that helps release energy in a…
Beauty influencer Aditya Madiraju experienced a memorable moment at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival after reconnecting with Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. A year after their heartfelt interaction from Paris Fashion Week became a social media sensation, the duo crossed paths once again at Cannes, leaving fans emotional all over again. Their latest meeting quickly…
NCERT under fire as Hindi medium Class 9 students remain without Maths and Science textbooks NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is facing mounting criticism from teachers, students and parents after failing to provide newly revised Class 9 textbooks for Hindi medium students, even in digital format, nearly two months…
Billboards showing a turbaned man with a ‘no entry’ sign, put up by a candidate in upcoming local body elections in Taiwan, have unsettled the small but growing Indian community on the island – and drawn a sharp rebuke from one of the country’s most senior officials.The hoardings were put up about a fortnight ago…
Cruelty exists and leads to terrible acts. But the silence surrounding that cruelty — the refusal to see, question, intervene or even acknowledge distress — is just as culpable. The responsibility of parents towards a daughter does not end with marriage. Not when her safety, dignity or emotional well-being is at stake. Parenthood does not…
We often measure a successful sportsperson by the records they set, and or the trophies they collect, and statistics that they have built, but behind every great athlete lie some powerful traits that set them apart. True champions are not defined only by talent; they become who they are with discipline, determination, and the ability…
AriesMoney moves fast this week, which can be both useful and dangerous. Quick spending decisions, convenience purchases, or saying yes to something without fully thinking it through can become irritating later. If money is owed to you, conversations may reopen, but do not expect everything to move instantly. This is a better week for correcting…