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Choosing a baby name can be a deeply personal experience, especially for parents looking for something beyond familiar choices. Names inspired by fantasy, mythology and folklore often carry stories, symbolism and a sense of wonder. From legendary queens to moon goddesses and mythical heroines, these names offer a magical quality while still feeling elegant and…
Shubman Gill with Kirandeep Singh at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali. (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: For Kirandeep Singh, the moment Shubman Gill noticed him was more than just another net session. It was the moment a youngster from Cholta Kalan, a village in Punjab’s Mohali district, began to believe that his cricketing dream…
There’s something magical about that new-relationship buzz: endless texts, big compliments, surprise gifts, and sudden promises that you’re “the one.” After years of lukewarm dates and ghosting, it can feel like someone finally sees you. But sometimes, that lavish attention has an ugly underside. Love bombing is when excessive affection, gifts, and over-the-top gestures are…
Swapna Barman (AFP Photo) Former Asian Games champion Swapna Barman has been provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) after testing positive for a banned substance.The 29-year-old athlete tested positive for Boldenone, an anabolic-androgenic steroid, according to NADA’s latest list of provisionally suspended athletes.Barman made history at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games by becoming…
The household includes six mothers-in-law, 14 daughters-in-law, 20 children, grandparents and other elderly members. (Photo: PTI) At a time when joint families are becoming increasingly rare, one family in Andhra Pradesh is still living by the old idea of staying together literally, in every sense. In Kurlapalli village of Anantapur district, 83 members of the…
Reducing screen time is not about creating a childhood without technology. Screens are now part of education, entertainment, and everyday life. What children need is a healthy balance. They need time to move, imagine, talk, read, play, and simply be bored sometimes. They also need to learn that enjoyable things can have limits. When parents…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File) Fan groups from across the world are calling for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down after his controversial attempt to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.The petition, launched on Thursday with the hashtag #InfantinoOut, also demands major changes to FIFA to prevent similar controversies…
There’s a particular kind of disappointment in pulling a towel straight out of the wash, expecting it to feel fresh, only to find it’s gone stiff, a little scratchy, and carrying that faint musty smell that no amount of detergent seems to fix. It’s a genuinely common problem, and it’s led a lot of people…
Joe Root could hardly have asked for a better start to his return as England Test captain, but his comeback is less about reclaiming an old role and more about embracing a challenge he now feels better equipped to handle.Root had previously described his relationship with the England captaincy as unhealthy before stepping down. Four…
On August 18, 2026, Gayatri was named a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award. Indian badminton player Gayatri Gopichand has added another major milestone to her career. On August 18, 2026, Gayatri was named a recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award, alongside her women’s doubles partner Treesa Jolly. While she is currently playing at the…
India’s Tressa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in action against Japan’s Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand moved to within one win of a World Championships medal after the unseeded Indian pair produced a dominant straight-game victory over Japan’s seventh seeds Rin Iwanaga and Kie Nakanishi in…
Start with the basics rather than immediately changing the plant’s position. Check the soil moisture, drainage and roots. Look at the room’s humidity and notice whether the plant sits near a heat source or strong draught. Also consider whether watering or feeding habits recently changed. If the air is dry, grouping plants together or using…
