Relatives wanted her to get married after school, she chose UPSC instead: Today, Vanmathi is an IAS officer and District Collector. (Photo: X post) Vanmathi Success Story: For many girls growing up in rural India, completing school is often followed by a familiar question from relatives: “When are you getting married?” Higher education and ambitious…
US military conducts strikes on Iran hours after Trump’s ‘foolish violation’ warning over Hormuz attack The US military on Friday carried out fresh strikes on Iran, hours after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of a ‘foolish violation’ of the ceasefire agreement following a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship transiting through the Strait of…
Renowned artist Marc Chagall believed true creation stems from emotion and intuition, not overthinking. His quote, ‘If I create from the heart, nearly everything works; if from the head, almost nothing,’ resonates today, especially in the digital age. This principle applies beyond art, urging sincerity and purpose in all endeavors, with intellect serving as a…
You may feel oddly split today, Virgo. Part of you is tempted to slumber and delay certain things, while another is becoming more confident by the hour. It’s because Mercury is enhancing your perception however, the Moon is causing a feeling of discontent and a hint of slack within your normal routine. So yes, the…
FILE – FIFA President Gianni Infantino follows an international friendly soccer match between Iran and Costa Rica, in Antalya, southern Turkey, Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Riza Ozel, File) Russia could be edging closer to a return to FIFA competitions after football’s governing body confirmed that all 211 member associations have been invited to the…
. The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has included a verse from the Manu-smriti in its newly introduced Class 9 Social Science textbook to explain that women were accorded respect during the Vedic period.The Manusmriti has remained controversial for years. Many critics say it justified social inequality, while others defend it as…
Nigerian proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Stare at a gutter long enough and you’ll catch fish. It sounds like nonsense at first. Who finds fish in a gutter? But that’s the sly trick of this Nigerian proverb, which uses an unlikely picture to make a very down to earth point. A person who stares…
Nature has numerous creatures with surprising abilities, some with abilities that are unsettling and unimaginable. But it is interesting to know that creatures use them not only to create a fearsome image but also to survive in their surroundings, competition for living in the wild, and the need to make the most of limited food…
What a relief this day can feel, Leo. Pressure begins to loosen, and a problem that has sat on your chest may finally stop feeling so heavy. The Sun, your ruler, gets support from a helpful Moon, and that often brings mental release before outer results even arrive. Sometimes that’s half the battle won.Family and…
NEW DELHI: Rejecting the UP police probe into the Ayodhya donation case, Congress Friday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the “massive embezzlement” in the Ram Mandir trust which, it claimed, ran into thousands of crores. It alleged that BJP govt wanted to let off the real culprits who occupied high positions by placing responsibility…