And then there are the payments that don’t feel like “banking” until something goes wrong.Rent, school fees, domestic help, subscriptions, utility bills and payments to local service providers often sit in different parts of a family’s monthly routine. If any of these depend on a cheque, cash or a particular bank transaction, check them now.The…
General:This week starts with mixed signals, rather like a morning sky that can’t decide between cloud and sunlight. On one hand, money that was stuck for a long time may finally move, which gives relief and fresh hope. On the other, Monday also carries emotional disappointment if results don’t match your effort in some area….
NEW DELHI: India’s Abhay Singh claimed the silver medal in the men’s singles squash event at the Asian Games 2026, going down 0–3 to Malaysia’s Ng Eain Yow in the gold-medal match on Sunday. The Indian stayed competitive in the opening game before the world No. 17 took control, winning 11–9, 11–5, 11–5 to secure…
Their interest grew after seeing family members suffer serious injuries from falls. Two California teenagers, Ruoqi Li, 16, and Jason Yang, 17, have developed an artificial intelligence-powered system designed to identify fall risks in older adults before a fall occurs. According to Davidson Institute, the project, called SafeStrides, combines a smartphone application with wearable sensors…
Naman Dhir debuts for India (Image: BCCI) Naman Dhir makes his ODI debut for India after captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies in the opening ODI of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.Dhir has been handed his maiden ODI cap as India…
Cardamom is a tropical spice plant that can also be grown at home with the right care. It grows best in partial to full shade and prefers rich soil that stays moist without holding too much water. Growing it in a pot also makes it easier to move the plant to a warmer spot when…
O’Neal worked as a programme specialist for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Polk & Haralson, Inc Jennifer O’Neal, a former employee of a Georgia nonprofit that supports abused and neglected children, pleaded guilty to stealing $96,713 from the organisation between 2018 and 2022, according to the US Department of Justice. She used the money for…
Festive shopping to get costlier The festive cheer may come with a slightly heavier price tag this year.As shopping lists grow ahead of the peak season, air-conditioners, LED TVs, washing machines and other consumer appliances are set for another round of price hikes.Leading manufacturers are raising prices by 5-8% from October 1, citing higher costs…
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have once again become a talking point among social media users. New pictures of the couple from a dinner outing have attracted several reactions online. The outing also included ‘Love & War’ director Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-star Vicky Kaushal. The photographs show Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt sharing affectionate…
An Ohio solar site is becoming a working landscape for more than just electricity generation. At Big Plain Solar in Madison County, more than 3 million honey bees are being supported across a site that includes solar panels and managed beehives, as reported by Leeward Renewable Energy. The project works with veteran-led beekeeping organisations to…
Not every change in a relationship comes with a big fight or an obvious goodbye. Sometimes, the shift is much quieter. Messages become shorter. Plans stop feeling exciting. You start noticing that you are the one keeping conversations alive. One distant day does not necessarily mean anything. People get busy, tired or caught up in…
A father takes his children to see Christmas lights because his own father once did the same with him. A mother prepares the birthday breakfast she remembers from childhood. Another parent continues a holiday ritual, reads the same bedtime story or returns to a family vacation spot that has been part of their memories for…
