If maximalism is your bridal language, go all in. A traditional full-hand and full-foot mehendi sees paisleys, florals, peacocks, mandalas, jaalis, lattices, and intricate detailing come together to create a rich, almost jewellery-like effect on the skin. From the fingertips to the wrist, or from the toes to the ankles or calves, there’s a lot…
(From left) Bichu Devi Kharibam with Pirmin Blaak and Savita Bichu Devi Kharibam never planned to play hockey. Goalkeeping was even further from her thoughts. She had gone to SAI Imphal with one ambition — to make it as a footballer. But arriving two days late for the trials meant the selections were complete and…
The fear of death has troubled humanity for centuries, but Socrates believed there was another danger that deserved far greater concern, compromising one’s principles. In Plato’s Apology, Socrates argues that “the difficulty, my friends, is not in avoiding death, but in avoiding unrighteousness.” The remark came during his trial in Athens, when he faced the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Reuters) Former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi needs a carefully managed pathway as the 15-year-old begins to make his mark across formats, stressing the importance of giving him enough opportunities in red-ball cricket alongside his white-ball commitments.Sooryavanshi, who enjoyed a breakthrough IPL season before making his T20I debut in England…
The Pentagon has fired two journalists at Stars and Stripes after they publicly defended the military newspaper’s editorial independence. Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte were both given separation notices on Friday, with the Pentagon citing “insubordination” as the reason. Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed, days after announcing that he planned…
Quote of the day by Samuel L. Jackson: ‘I was never going to let the Oscars be a measure of my success or failure… My yardstick of success is my happiness,’ words of wisdom by the ‘Avengers’ star explaining why seeking external validation holds no worth Samuel L. Jackson has always stood by his own,…
Military food is perhaps the clearest example of cuisine being designed around an extreme environment. The modern MRE, or Meal, Ready-to-Eat, is built for soldiers who may have no kitchen, refrigerator or reliable access to fresh food.The contents are heavily packaged and engineered for long shelf life. Depending on the ration, a single pack can…
There’s a soft, promising current running through your day, Taurus. Venus supports emotional ties, and Jupiter opens doors through people, not pressure. News may come through a call, family elder, or mutual contact that makes the future feel more settled. For some, that means a marriage proposal. For others, a meaningful reunion after a long…
Delhi’s Sanat Sangwan celebrates his century during the fourth and last day of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 cricket match between Delhi and Puducherry, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in New Delhi. Match ended in a draw. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: “Arey nahi nahi!” Sanat Sangwan bursts into laughter when asked if his father was a…
Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif has questioned captain Shubman Gill’s use of Kuldeep Yadav in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, saying the spinner’s short spells suggested a lack of faith in him.Kuldeep bowled only 25 overs across India’s two innings in the Test and took one wicket, while left-arm spinner Manav Suthar…
Lindsay Clancy was once a labour and delivery nurse, a wife and a mother of three living in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Today, she is at the centre of a deeply disturbing murder trial over the deaths of her three young children.Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty to three murder charges. She has admitted killing her children,…
File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Erdogan Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a sharp attack on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after Ankara sought an Interpol Red Notice for Netanyahu and an Israeli official over an alleged attack on activists delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.Netanyahu’s office called Erdogan an “antisemitic dictator”…
