When people live in a democracy, they are allowed to speak up if they disagree with the government. This is called dissent, and it is an important part of freedom. Recently, a climate activist named Sonam Wangchuk was released from jail after being kept there for about six months. He had been protesting peacefully in…
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has issued a strict advisory urging Indian nationals in Iran not to attempt crossing any of the country’s land borders without prior and explicit coordination with embassy officials. The warning comes as authorities seek to prevent travellers from facing immigration or logistical complications while leaving the country, as per the…
Ugadi signals the start of the new year for people in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and parts of Karnataka. The Hindu calendar, a blend of lunar and solar cycles, begins its cycle with the month of Chaitra. The festival is celebrated on March 19, 2026. It means starting a new cycle of time. People who celebrate…
AI generated image for representation European companies have reportedly warned the European Union against rapidly reducing reliance on American technology providers. A report cited European companies to claim that “tech sovereignty” in the region could be difficult to achieve quickly without affecting business operations. According to a Financial Times report, EU-based companies across sectors, including…
Paris: India’s HS Prannoy (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) NEW DELHI: HS Prannoy has withdrawn from the Orleans Masters Super 300 badminton tournament after suffering a shoulder injury during last week’s Swiss Open in Basel. The experienced Indian shuttler was originally scheduled to face top seed Chou Tien Chen of Chinese Taipei in the opening round.Prannoy first…
How students can use AI prompts to study smarter Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are now part of many students’ study routines. What once felt experimental has now become normal. Students ask AI to explain concepts, check their writing, and sometimes help them begin assignments.Data from the Pew Research Centershows that 64% of teenagers report using…
Several artists used the Academy Awards red carpet and stage on Sunday to protest not only the Trump administration’s immigration policies but also to advocate for Palestinian liberation, adding to growing artist-driven activism at entertainment awards shows.The presence of “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” pins at the Academy Awards drew less attention than last month’s…
The US-Israel vs Iran war is on, and I recollect my visit to Iran on board Ganga in 1992. I joined the Indian Naval Ship Ganga in March 1992 as a logistics officer at Mumbai. She was young and the frontline ship of the Western Fleet. Though I had been on ship duties earlier as…
The arrival of spring in Kashmir was marked on Monday as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah opened the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden for visitors. Located at the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountains in Srinagar, the garden has once again transformed the valley into a vibrant sea of colours as millions of tulips…
You are governed by Saturn. People born on these dates look for righteousness, karma and maintain discipline in life. This Navratri, they should not run after anything, just sit at one place and ask everything to the universe. You can wear this black colour which represents ambition, and transformation. People with these birth dates should…