Hundreds of youths marched to Kenya’s Laikipia Air Base on Monday to protest against plans to establish an Ebola quarantine centre for American citizens exposed to the virus.The demonstration took place in the central town of Nanyuki, two days after Kenya’s High Court suspended the establishment of the facility and halted the arrival of any…
Old wounds are best left forgotten. A Swahili saying literally translates to ‘stop scratching the cockroach’s scars when translated to English but its deeper meaning teaches us an important lesson on moving on. Cockroaches symbolize survival and their scars are tales of struggles. There is no use in scratching those scars as there is no…
Trichy: Ward 23 residents in Woraiyur along with their corporation councillor have mobilized funds and cleared a temple tank managed by the HR&CE department. While residents spent around ₹50,000 to remove weeds and clean it, they urged authorities to fence the bunds and remove encroachments around the tank to create a green space with amenities.The…
Something shifts in your favour today, quietly but clearly. Venus provides support while the Moon brings social warmth – meaning conversations flow easily and people respond faster than expected. Unmarried people may receive a marriage proposal, or at least a serious hint through family talk. Even if it comes through elders on a phone call,…
The other day, we visited a gaushala in a private institution. At the gate, we were greeted with cows thrusting their noses and long tongues through the barricades and the gate to grab the bananas we were holding out to them. Because of its lack of height, a calf wriggled vainly to stick her tongue…
Galapagos National Park is probably one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet! It is created by volcanic activity and has been isolated for millions of years. The park is home to some rare animals on Earth including giant tortoises, blue-footed boobies and marine iguanas. There are penguins, sea lions, and countless endemic species…
Patna: More than a year after Patna airport began operations from its new integrated terminal, passenger traffic and flight movement have shown little improvement, according to the latest Airports Authority of India data.Patna handled 4,09,710 domestic passengers in May 2026, only 1,777 more than the 4,07,933 recorded in the same month last year. Passenger traffic…
Nirjala Ekadashi will be performed on 25th June, 2026. This fast has to be performed without food and water for the whole day.This fast has a very powerful benefit of reducing all the malefic influences. What Makes Nirjala Ekadashi Different From Other Ekadashis? Normally, on Ekadashis, people consume food or water. But on Nirjala Ekadashi,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated NDMC’s two-day Flower Festival at Connaught Place, drawing visitors to a colourful showcase of seasonal blooms and various floral-themed displays in the heart of the capital.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) opened its festival at Connaught Place’s Central Park. The event began with a brief…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said the United States may carry out additional strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub.Speaking in an interview with NBC News, Trump said previous US strikes had “totally demolished” most of the island’s oil infrastructure. He added that the US “may hit it a few more times just…