It must have been an exhilarating and liberating experience for Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra chief minister, to ride a bike to work. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call to cut down fuel consumption in all forms has struck many a politician to devise new ways to commute. These demonstrations of sensitivity to the need of the…
Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound timeless immediately. Others feel a little awkward when read through modern eyes. This Chinese proverb probably belongs to the second category because the first reaction many people have is often surprise.“The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose…
One of the most important Hindu festivals is Ganga Dussehra. Goddess Ganga’s birth anniversary is observed on this specific day, when she descended from heaven to earth. Ganga Dussehra is celebrated with great devotion by Hindu followers. During the month of Jyeshtha, the day is observed on dashami tithi of Shukla Paksha. This day is…
Across cities, people are building tiny ecosystems in impossible spaces—cooling homes, feeding pollinators, and reconnecting with nature one pot at a time. The future of balcony gardening is not about perfect aesthetics. It’s about resilience. A balcony garden in an Indian summer can quickly turn into a miniature furnace. Concrete walls radiate heat, metal railings…
AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 results declared, 19,197 candidates qualify across Andhra Pradesh The Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education entrusted Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, with conducting AP LAWCET and AP PGLCET 2026 examinations across the state. The entrance tests were held on May 04, 2026, in two sessions at 100 test…
Yale’s David Geffen School of Drama removed tuition fees with a $150 million donation. This move opened doors for talented students previously excluded by financial barriers. Image Credits: Wikipedia The cultural environment is quick to assume that creativity is entirely based on merit. We all think that as long as one is gifted enough, determined,…
If Hitler told you a good joke, would you laugh? It’s an uncomfortable question, one that makes us squirm a little. After all, who can laugh with a monster? But what if the joke was really funny? What if it appeared in a book many years after his death? Would the joke still work? The…
As temperatures rise and the body begins to crave lighter, fresher meals, May becomes a smart month to lean into vegetables that are cooling, hydrating and naturally abundant. Seasonal produce tends to taste better because it is harvested at the right time and often brings more flavour, better texture, and a stronger nutrient profile to…
In Hinduism, Adhik Maas is also referred to as Purushottam Maas and Mal Maas. Adhik Maas holds a great importance. Devotees worship Lord Vishnu in this month and get engaged in various spiritual and religious activities at this time. Lord Vishnu is believed to be the Lord of Adhik Maas. Adhik Maas will began on,…
GURGAON: A special PMLA court on Monday sent Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora to judicial custody in a money laundering case. Arora, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from Chandigarh on May 9 in connection with an alleged ₹100 crore fake GST billing and laundering racket, had been in ED custody since his arrest.Before the…