This week begins on a quiet note, like a lake before the wind picks up. By Monday and Tuesday, the Moon pulls you towards stability and security, and you’ll find yourself thinking about home, savings, and what you want to build steadily. Guests or visitors may drop in, or you may find yourself hosting someone…
. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they launched missile strikes on Israeli and US bases and that operations will continue until the enemy is “decisively defeated”. Witnesses reported heavy smoke in central Tehran, including areas near the supreme leader’s office, after Israeli and US strikes. US under secretary of State Allison Hooker expressed condolences over recent…
Rinku Singh spotted at Kolkata airport (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Rinku Singh was seen arriving at Kolkata airport on Saturday morning, just hours after performing the last rites of his father. He has joined the Indian team ahead of their must-win World Cup T20 clash against the West Indies on Sunday.Rinku’s father, Khanchand Singh,…
Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board recruitment opens for Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Scientific Officer 2026 The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has announced the commencement of online applications for temporary posts of Assistant Environmental Engineer and Assistant Scientific Officer. A total of 40 posts are available, including 26 for Assistant Environmental Engineer and…
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and Public Authority for Food and Nutrition in Kuwait announced that they are withdrawing baby formula manufactured by Nutricia-Danone under the Aptamil and Bebelac brands. The recall was initiated after a voluntary notification from the company due to potential contamination with Cereulide, a substance produced by Bacillus cereus…
By Vithal C Nadkarni The celebrated American naturalist-cum-essayist Henry David Thoreau once confessed in his journals that he did ‘not know where to find in any literature, whether ancient or modern, any adequate account of that Nature with which i am acquainted.” Thoreau added candidly, though almost as an arguably subversive afterthought, that “mythology came…
Ancient history often feels distant and abstract, reduced to fossil fragments and textbook timelines. Yet every so often, a scientific discovery makes the past feel unexpectedly personal. A new Neanderthal DNA study has done just that. Researchers analysing ancient genomes now suggest there may have been a clear partner preference when modern humans and Neanderthals…
This week feels like tending your own garden. Quiet improvements, steady comfort, and a stronger home atmosphere. With the Sun in Pisces, your focus turns towards emotional security, friendships, and your longer hopes. Early in the week, domestic harmony is strong. The home environment feels supportive, and even small changes, like cleaning a corner or…
Ranchi: City markets are awash in a riot of colours as Holi is approaching, transforming Lalpur, Doranda, Upper Bazar, Morhabadi and other areas into vibrant hubs of festive shopping.Temporary stalls have mushroomed across major chowks and roadside stretches, their counters piled high with neon pink, electric blue and sunshine yellow gulal. Bundles of colourful water…
Jammu & Kashmir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after their final against Karnataka ended in a draw on Saturday. They were declared champions because of a massive first-innings lead, which proved decisive in the summit clash.In terms of prize money, the BCCI had increased…