The father of a teenager who died after contracting meningitis has paid an emotional tribute to his “funny, sociable and kind-hearted” son, describing how the 17-year-old developed sepsis within hours of first feeling unwell.Lewis Waters, a sixth-form student at The Henley College, died earlier this week after being rushed to intensive care.In a heartbreaking message…
Oil’s up, finally. Not by much, happily Petrol, diesel and CNG became pricier yesterday. The hike was anticipated from the time war started in Iran, and Hormuz Strait shut down, cutting off roughly 20% of world’s oil and gas supplies. PM’s call for judicious use of these fuels, last Sunday, signalled a hike was imminent….
Dogs come in various sizes depending on their breeds. Big dogs are often feared for their size, but many are actually total softies with huge hearts and even bigger cuddles to offer! Some large, strong pet breeds can be incredibly loyal, gentle, and great with families, kids, and other pets. They are not just “big…
A warm buzz is in the air, and it follows you around. The Moon sits in a friendly zone and Jupiter casts a soft, generous look, so family scenes turn sweet without you having to try too hard.You might attend a small celebration or a social get together, maybe a cousin’s visit or a neighbour’s…
RAMPUR: A court in Rampur sentenced Azam Khan to two years’ simple imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 in a 2019 case related to his alleged derogatory “tankhaiyya” remarks against district administration officials during the Lok Sabha election campaign.Advocate Swadesh Sharma said the conviction was based on documentary and oral evidence presented before…
West Bengal signs MoU with Centre to implement PM-SHRI Schools scheme After years of resistance under the Trinamool Congress government, West Bengal has finally signed up for the Centre’s PM SHRI schools scheme following the BJP’s victory in the state.The earlier Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government had refused to join the scheme, arguing that education was…
Berkshire schools on alert after 1 death and 2 Meningitis cases confirmed / Image: File Health authorities in England are investigating a meningitis outbreak linked to schools and colleges in the Reading and Oxfordshire area after one student died and two other young people were hospitalised.The student who died attended Henley College, while the two…
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke in Secunderabad recently about India’s need to conserve foreign exchange, he made a special mention of copper — a metal the country once produced in abundance. The remark did not receive as much attention as his warning against purchasing gold for a year or avoiding foreign trips. What may have sounded…
Mint is one of those herbs that feels like a kitchen cheat code, fresh, fragrant, and always useful in a drink, a chutney, or a dinner recipe. The best thing is that it can be easily grown in small pots, giving an immediate solution when needed in the kitchen. Surprisingly, these mints can be grown…
Today may feel heavier than you want it to, as though the sky has turned grey. The Moon sits uneasily for you while Saturn exerts pressure on your mood – any delay can feel personal and burdensome.Expenses, travel plans or just general feelings of low esteem can arise at any time. When this happens, don’t…