Day after day, day after day, We stuck, nor breath nor motion; As idle as a painted ship, Upon a painted ocean.” Coleridge’s haunting words are coming true for more than 20,000 seafarers, the vast majority of whom are Indians, stuck in Strait of Hormuz. Caught between the blockade and counter-blockade imposed by Iran and…
The Royal Palace of Madrid houses extraordinary artworks, particularly its Baroque and Rococo ceiling frescoes by Italian masters like Tiepolo and Giaquinto. These paintings, adorning halls and chambers, celebrate Spanish monarchy, classical mythology, and religious devotion, showcasing a fusion of political meaning and artistic beauty that continues to captivate visitors. Old architectures are not just…
Aries If you are seeking financial support for a venture, success is likely today. Avoid junk food and maintain a balanced diet to stay on the path towards better health. Professionally, you may handle tasks with ease and confidence. Enthusiasm and joy are likely to surround the family atmosphere, possibly due to a celebration or…
Ananya Panday and Lakshya are gearing up for the release of their upcoming romantic musical ‘Chand Mera Dil’, which is scheduled to hit theatres on May 22. Directed by Vivek Soni, the film has already created buzz among fans with its soothing soundtrack and fresh on-screen pairing. With the trailer finally unveiled today, fresh details…
Ira Singhal UPSC Journey Shows How Determination Redefines Success In Civil Services When people talk about India’s toughest exams, the UPSC Civil Services Examination almost always comes up in the same breath as words like “grit”, “competition”, and “dream job”. But every once in a while, a story emerges that doesn’t just talk about clearing…
Hantavirus scare on cruise ship Twenty British nationals evacuated from the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius have begun quarantine at a specialist isolation facility in the UK after being flown out of Tenerife amid fears over a hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel.According to a BBC report, the passengers arrived at Manchester Airport aboard a…
The resounding victory secured by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the West Bengal Assembly elections has been hard for many to digest. It was only to be expected that Mamata Banerjee, who despite serving as Chief Minister for eleven years, failed to even retain her own Assembly constituency and the “great thinker” Rahul Gandhi would…
Creating a beautiful pollinator garden requires smart design. Instead of planting many different flowers, focus on grouping plants in drifts of three to five. Image Credits: Ser Amantio di Nicolao, via Wikimedia Commons This is the picture that most people have in their heads before they take action towards helping out the bees and butterflies….
Amavasya is regarded as one of the most auspicious days to engage in spiritual and religious practices. For the serenity of their ancestors, people perform puja. On this fortunate day, there will also be Shani Amavasya and Vat Savitri Vrat. Jyeshtha Amavasya is being observed today, May 16, 2026, according to Drik Panchang. Shani Jayanti…
The government on Monday addressed concerns related to India’s energy supplies amid the tightening situation in the Strait of Hormuz and reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to all citizens to reduce their consumption of petrol and diesel. At an inter-ministerial meeting, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary for ministry of petroleum & natural gas, said, “I…