We judge a cost by how loudly it arrives, not by what it takes. From 15 October, UPI will no longer be free for merchants. It stays free for you. That is the whole news, and if that is all you wanted, you can stop reading here.But the messages have started. Will my SIP cost…
An expat woman’s coded ‘pizza order’ helped Sharjah Police rescue her from danger at home/AI Representative Image A Sharjah Police emergency call operator helped rescue an expatriate woman after realising her repeated requests to “order pizza” were a coded plea for help while she was being threatened at home.The incident was disclosed by Captain Majid…
CHENNAI: With a slate of crucial free trade agreements (FTAs) operationalised, the textile industry is upbeat on export opportunities. The UK deal, which kicked in on Wednesday, eliminates tariffs of up to 12% and brings parity with key competitors like Bangladesh and Vietnam. While companies of all sizes are actively negotiating orders, concerns remain that…
Pillows soak up more than we realise night after night, sweat, dead skin cells, oil from hair and skin, dust mites, and general grime build up over months of use, even if the pillowcase is changed regularly. Most of us tend to forget that pillows themselves need a proper wash every few months, not just…
Sotheby’s auctioneer overseeing the bidding for Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian (2019) at Sotheby’s on November 20, 2024. Photo: Courtesy of Sotheby’s In a very exclusive room far far away, a very ordinary looking wooden gavel comes down on an equally ordinary looking rostrum and somehow millions of dollars have transpired within that quarter of a second.At…
At 23 feet 8 inches long, a wild snake in Indonesia has quietly stepped into global attention. Locals call her “The Baroness”, but her registered name is Ibu Baron. She is now reportedly the longest verifiably measured wild snake ever recorded, a reticulated python found on the island of Sulawesi. The figure alone sounds unreal,…
Today’s African proverb of the day is on ultimate karma. Though oftentimes we tend to believe that life is unfair and there is no natural justice, old sayings like this restore our faith in the ultimate karma, which is how life balances itself. This African proverb is believed to have its origin in the Swahili…
Snow patches remain on the upper slopes of Mount Olympus in northern Greece, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Snow-capped for much of the year and often wrapped in mist, Mount Olympus has been watching over Greece for as long as anyone can remember. For ancient Greeks, it wasn’t just a mountain – it…
Every generation has had its signs. Earlier generations looked at dreams, omens and nature. Today’s generation looks at clocks, mobile screens, vehicle numbers and payment receipts.Somewhere between coincidence and curiosity sits the world of angel numbers.Interestingly, people rarely start searching for angel numbers when life is predictable. They usually start noticing them during periods of…
This is one of those days where effort is the whole story. Nothing falls into your lap, but much can be won if you keep pushing with courage and patience. Saturn Your ruler requires discipline. Today, it is asking for more energy from you. You might need to put in more effort than other people…
A wish long held may finally move toward fulfilment today. Jupiter, your ruler, supports gains, recognition, and helpful people, while the Moon opens doors through networks and elder siblings. The air feels wider, and you breathe easier in it.This is a rewarding day, not only because money can come, but because your efforts may also…
Javed Akhtar moved to Bombay, now Mumbai, in 1964 and spent the next six years struggling to establish himself in the Hindi film industry.In a recent conversation with Let’s Talk with Devna G, the veteran writer recalled surviving on occasional ghostwriting assignments and sometimes going without food for days. Despite the hardships, he said he…
