Export of oil products soared 67.6% to $6.9 billion on the back of strong demand from several Asian countries NEW DELHI: India’s goods exports rose at its fastest pace in over four years, rising 19.5% to $44.2 billion in July, while imports were 17.4% higher at $76.2 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of $32…
Family-based Green Card becomes smoother for Indian applicants. September visa bulletin is always the last bulletin of a financial year that ends on September 30 and the Green Card numbers are reset on October 1 as a new financial year begins. This month, the State Department took time to publish its much-awaited visa bulletin, which…
FIFA unveils historic World Cup championship rings (Image: X) For the first time in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup, the champions will be awarded exclusive FIFA World Cup Championship Rings, adding a new symbol of glory alongside the iconic trophy. The rings will make their debut after the FIFA World Cup 2026…
Guard yourself today, as cosmic shifts hint at small mistakes turning into larger dilemmas, especially in work and travel scenarios. While you may encounter some disappointing updates, keep your spirits high and don’t let them affect your mood. Emotional connections may seem muted, and it’s wise to tread carefully with any financial choices. Keep your…
Colombian woman sells neighborhood gossip. (Photo: Gulf Today) Gossip may be free, but a 67-year-old woman in Colombia claims she has found a way to turn neighbourhood secrets into a lucrative business, one that she says has helped her buy two houses. Miryam, who lives in Armenia in Colombia’s Quindío department, has gone viral after…
The week saves one of its stronger cards for you. The Sun and Jupiter support honour, visibility, and social respect, so people are more ready to listen, appreciate, and even recommend you today.You’ll likely feel the difference. A call gets returned faster. Someone mentions your name in a good light. A conversation that usually drags…
Walking is an underrated exercise that builds body awareness and resilience. Tight calves can affect gait mechanics and cause discomfort during walks. Strengthening hamstrings and glutes improves walking speed and reduces fatigue. Weighted marches build core stability, balance, and coordination for efficient performance. Simple exercises can significantly enhance comfort and performance for regular walkers. Walking…
Echo 1 passes over NASA’s Goldstone Tracking Station on August 12, 1960, with the antenna and star trails visible. (Nasa photo) Exactly sixty-six years ago from today, on August 12, 1960, NASA launched Echo 1A, a 100-foot-diameter balloon that became the agency’s first successful communications satellite. Unlike modern communication satellites, Echo 1A did not actively…
‘A desperate person clings even to a knife’ Why a desperate person ‘clings to a knife‘ and why this Filipino proverb still speaks to the modern world Imagine standing at the edge of a cliff with nowhere to turn. In panic, you grab the nearest object for support, only to realise it is a sharp…
Lhakpa Sherpa, the ‘Mountain Queen,’ holds a marvellous record for most Mount Everest summits by a woman. After a record-breaking ascent to the mountain for the 11th time, the Nepalese mountaineer proudly stated that she will continue to climb until she turns 80. Beyond her personal struggles, she fearlessly scaled the world’s tallest mountain.Here’s a…
Stepping onto the vintage quads and vaulted halls of the world’s oldest universities feels like time travel, stone walls that have seen kings, civilisations, and Nobel dreams still buzz with today’s students. These campuses aren’t just schools; they’re living legends, combining Gothic grandeur with modern hustle. One can be totally spellbound by this architecture, often…
Hockey Women’s Coach Sjoerd Marijne Clears The Air On His Pre-WC Absence KOLKATA: It was 2020 and the pandemic had just begun.Sjoerd Marijne, then the coach of the Indian women’s hockey team, was in a cab en route to Bengaluru airport, from where he was supposed to fly back to the Netherlands to join his…
