The UAE Ministry of Defence recently announced on April 9, 2026, that the country’s skies were free from aerial threats after 40 days of war. Now, religious institutions that had been closed for a limited period of time due to the regional tensions have been reopened for the general public. BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu…
Oscar Wilde’s wisdom highlights that human progress often stems from not knowing the exact destination. Uncertainty encourages exploration and creative problem-solving, which drives innovation forward. This perspective remains relevant amidst today’s rapidly changing world and daily pressures. Admitting a lack of complete knowledge allows us to begin new endeavors productively. Staying curious and open to…
Pic courtesy: X/ Mammootty Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar aka Vijay, one of Tamil cinema’s biggest stars and the current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, delivered numerous memorable performances before completely turning his focus to politics. One role he has perfected over the years on screen is that of the protective brother. From Thirupaachi to Velayudham, film…
Indian man to be deported from New Zealand after being caught in underage sex ring. (Photo: NZ Herald) An Indian man, Nishanth Parakudiyil Prahladan, faces deportation from New Zealand after he pleaded guilty to having sought sex from a 13-year-old girl whom he thought was 19. The 25-year-old migrant worker contacted the girl in 2023…
Embracing your full self, even the imperfect parts, is key to receiving genuine love and respect. The article argues that accepting only 70% of yourself subconsciously signals to others that this is acceptable, leading to lukewarm relationships and missed opportunities. True self-love means valuing your entire being, not just the polished version, to attract a…
‘Epic Fury’ could learn from real epic How do I and my fellow Parsis react to the present insanity involving our original motherland, nucleus of two far-flung Zoroastrian empires, Cyrus the Great’s Achaemenid and the later Sassanian? Obviously we didn’t support the repressive regressive Ayatollah Khomeini who in 1979 ousted Pahlavi Reza Shah. The tall,…
Civilisations build cities. Rain examines them. Every city eventuallyfaces an examination that no government schedules. It arrives withoutinvitation, disregards administrative calendars and ignores projectreports, budget announcements and completion certificates. Natureasks only one question: did the city actually work when citizensneeded it most? That is why the monsoon deserves to be understood differently. It isnot merely…
NTA SWAYAM January 2026 admit card out The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) January 2026 semester examinations. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now download their hall tickets from the official website.The SWAYAM January 2026 semester examinations…
What’s better than making snow angels? Making sand angels! My first memory of the beach traces back to me spending hours making sand angels- sweeping my arms and legs through the warm, golden sand. From our first encounter, water has always felt like home. I can’t pinpoint the exact moment I fell in love with…
Today is a significant day in relation to the Maoist movement. Devji, a key leader of the Maoist movement, has surrendered. The previous Maoist chief, Nambala Keshav Rao, was killed by security forces last year. His surrender officially marked the end of the Maoist movement. But for those affected by Maoism, another major development has…