By Anup Taneja India is globally revered as a deeply spiritual civilisation. From the historic rise of the Ram Mandir to the ancient, bustling halls of Tirupati Balaji, faith is woven into the very fabric of daily life. Yet, astriking paradox exists alongside this profound religiosity; systemic corruption remains a pervasive issue. Even high-profile religious…
The rise of Erling Haaland to the top of world football has been described as extraordinary on countless occasions but his story makes even more sense when you consider the family he comes from. Long before he became one of the most feared strikers in the game he was growing up in a home steeped…
Moon Transit in Gemini will happen at 07:05 PM on Sunday, 12 July 2026. This transit is marked by better communication, faster thinking and the introduction of new ideas. Gemini is ruled by the planet of intelligence, learning and conversation – Mercury. The moon rules the mind and emotions. When these two energies come together,…
SIT is currently probing the alleged discrepancies in the offerings made by devotees at the Badrinath Temple DEHRADUN: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in devotees’ offerings at the Badrinath Temple is set to record statements of members of the Shri Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) and collect CCTV footage from the shrine…
Delhi University has revised the fourth-year UGCF credit structure for FYUP, increasing dissertation credits and reducing core papers. Teachers have objected to the move, alleging it bypassed statutory bodies and warning that the changes could affect academic standards while increasing the workload on both students and faculty members. Delhi University‘s decision to revise the credit…
UK triple murder suspect arrested A 45-year-old British citizen of Zimbabwean heritage has been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of murdering his wife and two young daughters in the UK, bringing a swift international manhunt to a close.South African police confirmed that Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested on Friday in Kensington, a suburb of…
Think Partition, and our minds spontaneously go to those who came in from West Pakistan. It is as if the Bengal exodus is a minor footnote to the epic tragedy of Punjab refugees. Truth is that the numbers fleeing from East and West Pakistan were roughly the same. Even corpse-laden trains feature in Partition narratives…
Why airplanes avoid seat no 17 If you’ve ever wondered why some airplanes’ seat map shows missing row 17, you are not the only one. The omission of 17 can seem strange, especially when all the other numbers seem to be in sequence. However, the missing 17 is not an error in many airlines. It…
The energy this week moves from Rat to Horse. The week opens with practical matters and ends with accelerated action. In Chinese astrology, the emphasis is placed on money, duties, words and timing. Some Chinese zodiac signs might get more lenient help, while others require patience. This week’s horoscope advises you to be disciplined, check…
Kollywood star Dhanush remains one of the biggest stars in Indian cinema. Beginning his career with his father Kasthuri Raja’s directorial and has also made his mark in Hollywood films including ‘The Gray Man’. He has acted in more than 50 films and has also worked as a singer, producer and lyricist in projects which…