Caregiving responsibilities continue to shape the way women make career decisions in India. A report has found that 83 per cent of respondents said they had skipped applying for certain roles because they felt it would be difficult to balance work with family duties. Nearly 8 in 10 women in India said they avoided applying…
USCIS may cancel immigration applications even after processing if they find copy-pasted signatures. The US Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim rule on how it would reject applications if officers deem some signatures invalid. Published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2026, the rule gives USCIS broader authority to reject or deny…
By Deepak Ranade The human brain, particularly the neocortex, is anthropologically the latest upgrade. The frontal lobes have blessed mankind with the faculty of abstraction. To perceive the intangible. It has also blessed us with the power of restraint and the benediction of discretion. Restraint is one of the most powerful tools when coupled with…
Rice flour is naturally gluten-free. Gluten is a protein found in wheat that gives dough its elasticity and chewiness. For many people, gluten is digested without any issue. But for others, especially those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or certain digestive conditions, wheat can feel heavy and irritating. Rice flour, on the other hand, is…
The week opens on a high note, and people notice you. Early on, you’ll walk into a room and the mood lifts, like sunlight falling through a window after a dull spell. Compliments come easily, and even casual chats with neighbours or colleagues carry respect. Still, there’s a funny undertone. You feel happy, yet a…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain Ajinkya Rahane, and Varun Chakravarthy (PTI Photo) Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and opted to field first against Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial IPL 2026 clash, with moisture on the surface and overcast conditions influencing the decision at the toss.GT head into the contest riding a dominant…
University of Delhi has started registrations for admission to its two-year postgraduate programmes for the 2026-27 academic session, according to an official statement on Saturday.The application window will remain open from May 16 to June 7. Admissions will be conducted through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) PG portal and will be based only on…
Mohamed Mahudhee who was searching for the divers who drowned in the Maldives also died. The toll of the Maldives scuba tragedy increased after the authorities informed that a Maldivian diver who was searching for the bodies of the five Italian tourists killed earlier this week in the underwater lake also died. Sergeant Major Mohamed…
Suppressing an insurgency is never easy, anywhere in the world—whether through dialogue or through the gun. Such operations are also rarely completely successful, as has happened this time against the Maoists in central India. In Bengal, the government had crushed the same Naxalites in 1972. In the Northeast too, the government has reached agreements with…
There is something timeless about the fragrance of jasmine in a home. Whether it is growing near a balcony railing, beside a gate, or in a small terrace garden, jasmine instantly changes the mood of a space. Its soft white flowers and sweet scent are deeply connected with festivals, evening prayers, and even daily routines….