Solana is a name of Spanish origin associated with a sunny place or a place exposed to the sun. Its warm, bright associations evoke sunshine, optimism and natural beauty. With its melodic sound and distinctive character, Solana is an appealing choice for parents looking for a name inspired by light and warmth. A beautiful name…
With the Moon residing in Capricorn, today is an ideal time to tackle tasks with a diligent mindset. As Venus transitions into Chitra Nakshatra, it invites an emphasis on enhancing quality through sophisticated methods. The auspicious Tripushkar Yoga highlights the importance of consistent daily routines. For those under the Leo sign, strategic planning and delegation…
In 1999, American teacher Ronald Sakolsky was teaching English in Luoyang, China, when a television report about Yin Yuzhen, a woman battling desertification in Inner Mongolia’s Mu Us Sandy Land, moved him deeply. He decided to help and spent about two months raising $5,000 through a US-based charity to support Yin’s tree-planting work. The money…
Rohan Bopanna slammed the Sports Ministry for their Asian Games selection criteria in Tennis. (File) NEW DELHI: In June earlier this year, Manas Dhamne and Vaishnavi Adkar were among the four tennis players roped into the government’s Target Asian Games Group (TAGG). The objective of the scheme was to fund the athletes in their bid…
India steps up Latin America outreach, with Chile trade pact talks and engagements with Argentina, Brazil NEW DELHI: Amid the global turbulence, govt is stepping up its engagement with Latin America, seeking to diversify its trade basket with talks with Chile scheduled for later this week to finalise a comprehensive trade treaty.Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal…
In the process of striving for our long-term objectives, it may be easy to lose sight of the significance of the tasks at hand. However, James Clerk Maxwell provided a different outlook, stating that even regular work could be associated with an ideal much bigger than the situation itself. He says, “Happy is the man…
Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century was as much about his roots as it was about his growing confidence with the bat.After completing a composed unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day, the India wicketkeeper-batter unveiled a tattoo on his left bicep carrying the words ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’, a tribute to his…
A small teabag may not seem like much of a solution to polluted drinking water, but for Minnesota student Vick Tan, it became the centre of a science project that went far beyond the classroom. Tan helped develop a simple-looking pouch designed to capture arsenic from contaminated water, using a mix of cellulose fabric, crushed…
Shriram Finance sees strong CV demand despite price hikes, while EV financing jumps fivefold to Rs 250 crore monthly MUMBAI: Price hikes in commercial vehicles are unlikely to dent demand, according to Shriram Finance (SFL), the largest financier of CVs, in the wake of commodity inflation-driven price hikes.SFL is also seeing a surge in electric…
Who is Sriya Reddy playing Mahakali opposite Akshaye Khanna? Know about her cricketing family and ‘Salaar’ connection Sriya Reddy is once again attracting attention with her striking transformation in ‘Mahakali’, directed by Prashanth Neel. The film’s teaser has generated considerable interest, particularly because of Sriya’s fierce portrayal of Goddess Mahakali. Her brief appearance towards the…
Image Courtesy: Team Dibyansh Photography Wedding venues today can mean luxury hotels, decorated lawns, resorts and elaborate destination setups. But more and more couples are now getting married at a temple in the Uttarakhand hills where, according to Hindu belief, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were married.The Triyuginarayan Temple in Rudraprayag district is dedicated to…
Viral post sparks debate over which city is better to live in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? The city debate often comes down to one question: which place offers a better life? But Manik Verma, who has lived in both, does not think the answer is that simple. His experience has made him believe that the two…
