“The month of Ramadan is a guest that comes to wash the dust off our hearts,” goes an old Sufi saying. Sufi saints have regarded the fasting of Ramadan as a tool which sharpens the perception of the soul. Hunger polishes the mirror of the heart. Silence and contemplation are the ‘fast of the tongue’,…
The Trimurti of Hinduism represents the divine cycle of life and existence. We have always been taught about the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe with names Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. That is, Brahma (creator), Lord Vishnu (preserver), and Mahesh or Lord Shiva (destroyer). These all combine with one divine force regulating the rhythm…
Goyal said India can produce goods in areas where US manufacturers may not be competitive. India is looking to diversify its sources of crude oil, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Goyal’s comments assume significance in light of the India-US trade deal joint statement which lowers tariffs on Indian exports to 18%. The Donald Trump…
Jammu and Kashmir cricket team (X-Mithun Manhas) New Delhi: Having served as the head of the ad-hoc committee to run the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) till last September, BCCI president Mithun Manhas said that the cricket infrastructure in the state will grow faster once the state association is approved by the government. “Everything…
Their campuses signal permanence. Their laboratories produce knowledge that can alter the course of medicine, technology and public policy. Yet behind the architecture and the intellectual authority lies a financial model that is far less stable than it appears. American higher education runs on a continuous search for funding, and that search helps explain why…
A 22-year-old Sikh nurse experienced emotional trauma and was left with a broken nose after an alleged racially motivated assault outside a gym in Corio, Geelong, in Australia.Harmanpreet Singh said the attack unfolded late on Tuesday night after he finished a workout at a local gym. According to Singh, the harassment began while he was…
Lucknow’s residential real estate market is showing a stable growth in 2026. The ‘City of Nawabs and Kebabs’, is a heritage-centric destination. The capital city of Uttar Pradesh is experiencing well planned urban expansion, rising end-user demand, and growing investor interest. Thanks to better road, air and rail connectivity, well-planned societies, expressway access, the city…
Not every human is the same. Some people live for themselves and then there are some like Jodie Underhill who live for the world and make it a happy and clean place. When Jodie arrived in India as a young traveller in 2008, she did not imagine that she would never go back and inspire…
A wave of relief washes over, easing tension and restoring a sense of control. Family and friends offer support, making social events surprisingly enjoyable. Home life sees warmth return, particularly with maternal bonds, fostering peace. Work feels manageable, allowing for task completion. Financial decisions, especially regarding vehicles, require careful consideration and documentation. Prioritize savings for…
India’s Abhishek Sharma being bowled by Netherlands’ Aryan Dutt during an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Netherlands, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. (PTI) NEW DELHI: How many ducks are too many ducks? India opener Abhishek Sharma might be asking himself as he was again dismissed for zero…