UIDAI is working towards expanding Aadhaar beyond India. (Image for representative purpose only) India launched its first Aadhaar card in 2010. And sixteen years later, the Aadhaar card which has now become an integral part of important documentation work in the country is now set to go global.The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is…
In 2006, Cate Blanchett bought this Melbourne home for $745,000; years later, it fetched over $3 million(Image Credit: Instagram) Not every celebrity property story begins with a sprawling mansion or a headline-making estate. Cate Blanchett’s Melbourne property had a much quieter story. The Oscar-winning actor and her husband, writer and director Andrew Upton, owned a…
Wildlife biologists tracking lions and spotted hyenas in Southern Africa have found evidence that challenges a long-held belief about how the two predators interact. Instead of hyenas mainly following lions to find leftover food, the study found that male lions often actively move towards spotted hyenas, while the hyenas try to get away. The study,…
Rishabh Sambyal recalled feeling that President Murmu was like his mother. For 12 years, Rishabh Singh Sambyal served in the Indian Army. But one of the most demanding chapters of his career came when he was appointed as Aide-de-Camp to President Droupadi Murmu.Days after taking premature retirement from the Army, Sambyal spoke about that experience…
Man explains why two salaries may not be enough Earning more can change the way people make financial decisions. A home, a better school, a new car or more regular outings may start to feel affordable when there are two salaries coming in. But those decisions can also bring new monthly commitments.Dr Sunny Garg, an…
September 2026 offers a chance for personal reflection on spiritual practices. It is important to acknowledge anger and grief instead of suppressing them. Healthy spirituality allows for faith alongside acknowledging difficult feelings. Boundaries are crucial for maintaining well-being and preventing exhaustion. True surrender involves action and accepting what cannot be controlled. Spirituality is often linked…
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan (PTI Photo) Former Pakistan chief selector and head coach Haroon Rasheed believes the decline of Pakistan cricket can be traced back to the sweeping domestic-structure changes introduced during Imran Khan’s tenure as Prime Minister, claiming the former Pakistan captain rejected a proposed hybrid model in favour of drastically reducing the…
Photo: https://actionfornature.org At 13, Neha Blunt is using code, creativity and community action to tackle one of the world’s most urgent environmental challenges. The New Jersey student created Water Saver, a web application that turns everyday conservation into an interactive challenge, helping households track their water use and make practical changes. Her wider campaign has…
Nezam Hafiz and 9/11 attack (Images: Wikipedia and X) Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the names of those who lost their lives continue to carry stories of lives, families and dreams that were suddenly cut short. Among them was Nezam Ahmed Hafiz, a talented Guyanese-born cricketer who had gone on to represent the…
Alden is an Old English name traditionally derived from elements meaning “old” and “friend.” Its association with friendship, loyalty and companionship gives it a warm connection to the qualities of kindness and trust, making it a fitting choice for a boy’s name. A name connected with kindness can carry a gentle reminder of compassion, friendship…
Indian career coach says H-1B will be officially dead if the 60-day grace period is eliminated. Indian career coach in the US, Anushk Sharma, reacted to the DHS proposal to end the 60-day grace period for several visa categories, including H-1Bs, and said that if this proposal becomes a rule, the H-1B visa program is…
The commission held that the EPFO was required to process and settle the claim within the prescribed period. (Image for representative purpose only) Your provident fund savings are your retirement corpus. In one case of what the consumer court saw as a delay in disbursal of claim amount, retiree has been awarded a 6% interest…
