Picture source: X/ PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 134th episode of Mann Ki Baat to shine a spotlight on veteran educationist Girija Amma, whose efforts to encourage students to contribute towards the welfare of Indian soldiers have drawn national attention.Recalling a recent meeting in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, the Prime Minister said, “I…
A woman from an Indian tour group in Japan was allegedly caught shoplifting at a souvenir shop and later tried to offer money to both the shopkeeper and police officers as bribes after being caught, according to a viral post on X.The account was shared by Muthukrishnan Dhandapani, who said the incident happened during a…
The World Health Organisation, the American Medical Association, and major endocrinology bodies globally classify obesity as a chronic disease associated with over 200 comorbid conditions including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, sleep apnoea, and several cancers. It requires structured, long-term medical management, the same as any other chronic condition. The stigma attached to obesity is…
The trust board has recently approved the construction of permanent rest houses and dormitory-style facilities in Arjuna Street at the foot of the hill Vijayawada: A long-pending demand for the construction of a second ghat road to the famed Kanaka Durga Temple atop Indrakeeladri Hill appears to be finally gaining traction, with temple authorities and…
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has begun the registration process for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026. The recruitment drive is expected to fill around 12,256 vacancies across various Group B and Group C posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations. The online application process started on May 21 and will continue till June…
Indian man awarded nearly £30,000 by UK tribunal after employer failed to provide work An Indian man who moved to the United Kingdom under the skilled worker visa scheme has been awarded nearly £30,000 by an employment tribunal after his employer failed to provide him any work for around a year, despite issuing him sponsorship…
Fashion has often been divided into categories. There are clothes for work, clothes for weddings, clothes for festivals, and clothes for casual outings. Style has usually been associated with special occasions, while everyday dressing is seen as something practical rather than expressive. Today, that perception is changing. In India, across cities and towns, women are…
Public opinion can turn on a headline, but the reality of someone’s family life is often much softer, quieter, and more complicated than it looks from the outside. Victoria Beckham has lived most of her adult life under a microscope—as a pop star, designer, “Posh Spice,” and one half of one of the world’s most…
You’ll wake up with a bright mind and a quicker smile. The Moon teams up with Mercury for you, and the day feels like a clear sky after sticky heat.It is easy to feel joy and excitement. You might go to a gathering for friends or a family gathering, perhaps a lunch invitation or birthday…
Hubballi: The Times of India’s ‘Mission Admission’ brought together academics, practitioners and industry experts across three focused panels to help students and parents navigate the changing landscape of higher education and career choices after Class 12.From engineering in the AI era to non-engineering streams and medical and allied health sciences, the sessions offered a practical…