Imagine an animal that began its life centuries before the Roman Empire reached its height and has quietly continued its daily routine ever since. According to recent reports, scientists have identified a giant Caribbean sponge believed to have lived for around 2,300 years, making it one of the oldest animals ever documented. The sponge is…
Employee unions have sought a substantially higher fitment factor of 3.83. (AI image) 8th Pay Commission news: The Eighth Central Pay Commission is expected to adopt a measured approach while deciding the fitment factor, keeping in view the financial implications for both the Centre and the states as it moves into the concluding phase of…
Nature has numerous creatures with surprising abilities, some with abilities that are unsettling and unimaginable. But it is interesting to know that creatures use them not only to create a fearsome image but also to survive in their surroundings, competition for living in the wild, and the need to make the most of limited food…
The day opens with movement in personal ties, and you’ll feel it early. The Moon is strengthening your relationship zone, and Jupiter offers a helpful glance at family issues, so meetings, suggestions and conversations from the past could suddenly begin to flow again.If you’re not married and are not yet engaged, the possibility of a…
Representative image (AP Photo) A historic heat wave sweeping across France has thrown this weekend’s Paris Diamond League meeting into uncertainty after police authorities requested the cancellation of the prestigious track and field event, citing mounting pressure on emergency services and worsening weather conditions.The Paris police prefecture announced on Friday that it had asked organisers…
TVS Motor Company has launched the 2026 iteration of the Ntorq 125 in India with a series of cosmetic updates. As part of this update, the model gets new colour options and revised graphics to selected variants, while the scooter’s engine and feature list remain unchanged. The updated lineup arrives ahead of the festive season,…
Courage is one of those virtues we admire from a distance but rarely think we will personally need. Amal Clooney, a human rights lawyer who has spent her career defending people in some of the world’s toughest cases, sees it very differently. Courage, she argues, is needed now more than ever. She made the point…
Arabic proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) A man once left his camel untied, explaining that he was trusting God to keep it safe. The reply he received became one of the most quietly practical pieces of wisdom ever spoken. Trust in God, he was told, but tie your camel. In other…
The two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela’s northern coast on Wednesday, killing more than 180 people, were part of a seismic phenomenon known as a “doublet”. The twin tremors marked Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in more than a century and left the country grappling with widespread destruction.Here is why the damage was so swift and severe.When…
The Middle East conflict had triggered concerns across global markets as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threatened energy supplies and raised fears of slower economic growth. However, with the US and Iran reaching a ceasefire and energy markets showing signs of stabilisation, the outlook has improved.Crisil Ratings now expects the impact on corporate India’s…
Lalit Prabhakar as Ajmal Kasab in Prahaar Stepping into the shoes of one of India’s most hated terrorists is not a role many actors would willingly take up. But for Lalit Prabhakar, portraying Ajmal Kasab in the upcoming film ‘Prahaar’ was much more than just another acting assignment. While Rajkummar Rao essays the role of…
Keep your circle tight today. The Moon is stirring your hidden house, and Saturn adds pressure from the background, so not every smile around you is harmless. Someone may ask too many questions, act overfriendly, or try to pull your plans out of you. Don’t hand over your thoughts like free sweets at a festival.Your…
