When the Strait of Hormuz tightened, many braced for $200-a-barrel oil. More than three months on, that nightmare scenario is still nowhere in the picture.The disruption, which removed more than 10 million barrels a day of Middle Eastern supply from the market, had fuelled warnings of crude prices soaring to as much as $200 a…
Temples in India are not just religious or spiritual spaces. Some of the Indian temples have been attracting travellers from all over for their golden history, stunning architecture and unique practices. But practice remains unchanged, bringing prasad back for relatives and neighbours. It’s almost a ritual in itself. Be it the famous laddus of Tirupati…
You may wake with two opposite feelings in the same pocket, laziness and restlessness. Strange mix, but that’s the weather of the day. The Moon unsettles the inner rhythm, while Mars slowly strengthens courage from underneath. So you might start slow, then suddenly decide enough is enough and push ahead with fresh effort.That brave decision…
When conflicts arise, we often vent to others instead of addressing the issue directly with the person involved. BK Sister Shivani advises talking to the individual, not about them, to avoid intensifying problems. This direct approach, though uncomfortable, is crucial for genuine resolution and prevents issues from being amplified by multiple perspectives. We’ve all been…
NEW DELHI: The chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to put the CBSE’s three-language policy for Class IX students on hold.In his letter, he forwarded a representation from a group of parents who opposed the mandatory implementation of the…
North Korea on Sunday firmly rejected US claims that Washington and Beijing share a goal of denuclearising the Korean Peninsula, reaffirming its status as a nuclear-armed state a day before Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit Pyongyang.Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said US assertions that denuclearisation…
A new species of soil-dwelling termite, Pseudocapritermes novus, has been discovered in West Bengal, India. This ‘snapping’ termite is distinguished by its unique mouthparts and body armor, which it uses for defense and alarm signaling. Unlike destructive termites, it recycles decaying plant matter, contributing to soil health. Termites are probably the least wanted insects in…
This is your strongest day of the week, and it shows. Respect, recognition, and public goodwill can come your way with less struggle than usual. The Sun increases your visibility, and Jupiter opens doors to you through reputation, people and timing. If you’ve waited for recognition and appreciation, today could bring it in a tangible…
India took charge on Day One, posting an impressive score of 368/3 against Afghanistan, highlighted by KL Rahul and Shubman Gill’s centuries and a vital 81 from Sai Sudharsan.(photo/IANS) NEW CHANDIGARH: India’s score of 368/3 at stumps suggested that the one-off Test against Afghanistan followed an expected script on Day One here on Saturday. Shubman…
Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has released the UP TGT Answer Key 2026 on its official website, upessc.up.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) examination can now check the provisional answer key to compare their responses and estimate their likely scores before the results are announced.The UP TGT written examination…