Virgo, the week begins with authority figures looking at you kindly. That’s not a small thing. Early in the week, your efforts receive support from seniors or established people, and this helps you stand a little taller. If you’ve been waiting for approval, a better work setup, or a chance to speak with someone influential,…
Snap sued over rape of minor who connected to adult attacker on Snapchat. Photo credit: AP Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is facing a lawsuit in Missouri, US, after the parents of a girl alleged that features on the social media platform enabled an adult man to contact, groom and sexually assault their daughter…
Himachal Pradesh’s 5,000 crore apple economy is facing a sharp climate squeeze this year, with unseasonal rains, hailstorms and erratic weather set to cut production by nearly 40%.Back in 2025, the state’s apple output stood at 6.99 lakh metric tonnes. However, in 2026, production is projected to decline by 2.63 lakh metric tonnes, or nearly…
Om is not just a sound; it is considered the vibration of the universe. It is a powerful sacred sound that resides within us. Chanting Om, or Aum, is a spiritual practice believed to energise both the mind and body. The sound of Om is regarded as sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and…
The workplace is changing today, and the styles of leadership are as varied as the people who practice them. Astrology is interesting because it provides a unique lens on how personalities relate to authority, decision making and managing teams. Every zodiac sign has leadership qualities but some are born leaders and they lead and inspire….
A small rose plant spent nine days travelling around Earth aboard Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998. It was not there simply as a botanical curiosity. The flower, ‘Overnight Scentsation’, had been selected for an experiment that asked a surprisingly specific question: would a rose smell the same without Earth’s gravity? When the shuttle returned, the…
Representative Image of centuries-old amphorae resting beside a shipwreck near Andros (AI-generated image) Greece’s Ephorate of Underwater Antiquities has confirmed the discovery of an ancient shipwreck resting off the coast of Andros, its cargo of pointed bottom commercial amphorae scattered across the seabed at depths ranging from 39 to 44 metres. A tip off from…
Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja talks about his colourful 90s style: ‘It worked for him, and he enjoyed’ Govinda’s daughter Tina Ahuja has opened up about her father’s distinctive fashion choices during the 1990s, particularly his penchant for bright and colourful outfits on screen. Speaking at a fashion event, Tina said she never felt Govinda needed…
A child plans the day, but sticking to the schedule may require more than time management. A child sits down on Sunday evening with a fresh notebook, a ruler and a set of coloured pens. Maths from 5 to 5.45 pm. English after that. Twenty minutes for revision. Thirty minutes of play. Dinner at 8….
Pakistan avoided a series defeat by beating the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Port of Spain on Wednesday. The win ended Pakistan’s eight-match losing streak in away Tests and gave them their first Test victory outside home in three years.The two-match series finished 1-1 after the West Indies had won…
Positive news can be delivered like an icy breeze blowing through a warm space. A lot of the joy today could be due to children, study matters, or something else that proves your efforts weren’t wasted. Venus, your ruler, has brought charm and ease and comfort, while Jupiter is a strong supporter of imagination and…
Years can change a person’s life. They can bring dream jobs, bigger homes, and salaries that once felt impossible. But some memories refuse to fade, no matter how far life moves ahead.For Bengaluru-based software engineer Manu Agrawal, one such memory goes back to his college days, when arranging Rs 15,000 for a semester fee was…
