Prince Simeon of Bulgaria at his kung fu training in China (left) and with his mother (right) Prince Simeon of Bulgaria, the 19-year-old royal, made a record when he decided to step away from the luxuries of his Sofia palace and enrol at a Shaolin Kung Fu residential class in China. His mother, Princess Kalina…
When we think of spinach, we are instantly hit by nostalgia and reminded of Popeye the sailor man, getting a shot of instant energy as he severed a can of the leafy vegetable.But having Spinach available right at your hand is not a distant dream, as it is one of the fastest and most easily…
Relief arrives. As soon as Jupiter, your ruler, provides support, while the Moon brings comfort through family and familiar faces.You’ll enjoy the day with family and friends. A social gathering or family function is likely, and you may actually feel present there, not distracted by worry. Good conversations, simple laughter, and good food can reset…
Abdul Rahim returned to Kerala last week after spending nearly two decades in a Saudi prison. Saved by a `47 crore crowdfunding campaign, he now hopes to help others facing the ordeal he once endured It has been over a week since Machilakath Abdul Rahim, 44, returned home from Saudi Arabia to an emotional welcome…
Achieving perfectly crispy fried food involves a simple switch from plates to a wire rack after frying. This allows excess oil to drain, preventing the food from becoming soggy. There is nothing more disappointing than ruining a perfectly fried piece of chicken or a fritter with an oil film that develops below it when taken…
You may need a calmer day and the sky appears willing to offer it. Mercury helps to calm your mind. Venus provides warmth, comfort and small pleasures so the mood tends to be more relaxed than.A family picnic, outing with the kids or lunch invitation, or an ordinary day of relaxation could attract more people…
The Afghan Air Force’s drone aircraft carried out strikes on key Pakistani military installations, including the Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi, the 12th Corps headquarters in Quetta, the Khowizoo Camp in Mohmand Agency of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Ghulni military bases, all considered important defence facilities and operational centres.In a social media post on X,…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has released the admit cards for the CEPTAM-11 recruitment examination 2026. Candidates who have registered for the Senior Technical Assistant-B (STA-B) and Technician-A posts can now download their hall tickets from the official website, drdo.gov.in. The Tier-1 Computer Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to be conducted on March…
Sunday and Monday were infernally hot. Indian cities took the top 95 positions for day temperatures. And the hills promised no respite. They were hot, too, and burning. Reports of forest fires from Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu made Page 1 yesterday. Nothing unusual there – it’s India’s annual 12-week wildfire season after all. But satellite…
Budh Vakri Gochar (Mercury retrograde) starts on July 7, 2026. In Vedic astrology, Mercury, also known as Budh, is connected to communication, travel, trade, documents, agreements, technology, and decision-making. When Budh is retrograde, there can be confusion in these areas of your life during this time. Because of this tendency for confusion, be cautious during…