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A 16th-century Kashmiri poetess fell in love, but when Akbar sent her love into exile, her songs became Kashmir’s folklore, and a peak in Gurez Valley came to bear her name; meet Habba Khatoon, the 'Nightingale of Kashmir'

A 16th-century Kashmiri poetess fell in love, but when Akbar sent her love into exile, her songs became Kashmir’s folklore, and a peak in Gurez Valley came to bear her name; meet Habba Khatoon, the ‘Nightingale of Kashmir’

Gurez valley (Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons) The love story of fictional characters Qais Bhatt and Laila in the film Laila Majnu (2018), featuring the song “O Meri Laila”, was an ode not just to the story of Laila-Majnu but also to the peaks of Kashmir. The fantasy of adventuring to explore the unknown behind “that”…

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Meet Mahi Malhani, the 17-year-old Delhi student who saw litter lying next to bins on a 2023 school trip and built TRASHbot, an AI-powered robot that sorts waste with 90% success and is now being tested in homes and schools

Meet Mahi Malhani, the 17-year-old Delhi student who saw litter lying next to bins on a 2023 school trip and built TRASHbot, an AI-powered robot that sorts waste with 90% success and is now being tested in homes and schools

A school trip to Delhi’s Sundar Nursery in 2023 left 17-year-old Mahi Malhani thinking about something beyond the park’s gardens and restored monuments. She noticed plastic wrappers, bottles and food waste scattered on the ground, sometimes just a few steps away from dustbins. The sight raised a question to her. Why was litter still lying…

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Jupiter Transit in Leo 2026 for Cancer/Karka Ascendant: Family money, job changes, debts and career recognition come into focus

Jupiter Transit in Leo 2026 for Cancer/Karka Ascendant: Family money, job changes, debts and career recognition come into focus

The New Moon in Cancer on July 14, 2026 is one of the year’s most emotionally significant lunations, opening a gentle doorway to healing, family connection, fresh starts, and heartfelt intentions. Here’s what this tender, nurturing reset means for every zodiac sign (AI Image) Jupiter sat on your lagna (the rising sign) for five months….

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An Arkansas couple said their land was reachable only by boat across Beaver Lake or through a neighbour's property; they paid $8,000 for an 18-foot easement, but an appeals court upheld a route along the boundary

An Arkansas couple said their land was reachable only by boat across Beaver Lake or through a neighbour’s property; they paid $8,000 for an 18-foot easement, but an appeals court upheld a route along the boundary

The Allens sought legal access across their neighbours’ property to reach their land (AI image) An Arkansas couple who paid their neighbours $8,000 for a road to reach their property have lost a court battle over where that road should be built. Connie and Delmar Allen could reach their land near Beaver Lake only by…

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Who was Jilieta Gallego? Spanish long jumper among 69 killed in train collision | Off the field News

Who was Jilieta Gallego? Spanish long jumper among 69 killed in train collision | Off the field News

Cranes lift wrecked train carriages as rescuers search for victims following a collision between two trains in Urda, Spain. Spanish long jumper Julieta Gallego, 24, was among those killed in a train collision in Toledo province that claimed at least 69 lives. The Royal Spanish Athletics Federation (RFEA) expressed its condolences following her death on…

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Amazon shares sink 7% as AI spending fuels cash-burn concerns, overshadow cloud growth

Amazon shares sink 7% as AI spending fuels cash-burn concerns, overshadow cloud growth

Amazon cloud business accelerates but shares drop on profit miss Amazon shares fell sharply in after-hours trading on Thursday (local time) as heavy artificial intelligence investments and a weaker-than-expected earnings performance overshadowed accelerating growth in its cloud computing business.The e-commerce and technology giant’s shares dropped as much as 7% after it reported third-quarter results that…

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Why do supermarkets put milk at the back of the store?

Have you ever wondered why milk is way back in the supermarket? Somewhere between the entrance and the milk, you will encounter chips you did not plan to buy, a “limited edition” snack you will regret by Thursday, and a display of chocolate positioned with the strategic precision of a military operation. Then, finally, there…

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One8, Agilitas merger okayed, Virat’s share up

One8, Agilitas merger okayed, Virat’s share up

BENGALURU: Cricketer Virat Kohli’s stake in sportswear company Agilitas Sports has increased to 6.4% from 1.8% following the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) approval of the merger of his sportswear brand One8 with Agilitas.Kohli invested Rs 40 crore in Agilitas last year. Under the merger, One8 Sports has been integrated into Agilitas as a wholly…

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Russell Brand's wife lends her support amid ongoing sexual assault and rape case hearing |

Russell Brand’s wife lends her support amid ongoing sexual assault and rape case hearing |

Russell Brand’s wife lends her support for husband during latest trial hearing. (Instagram) Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of rape and abuseRussell Brand‘s wife, Laura Brand attended his rape and sexual assault case recently at the Southwark Crown Court in London. During the hearing, the couple reportedly maintained a united front, and Laura even…

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Jupiter Transit in Leo 2026 for Taurus/Vrishabha Ascendant: Property, inheritance, career moves and overseas expenses come into focus

Jupiter Transit in Leo 2026 for Taurus/Vrishabha Ascendant: Property, inheritance, career moves and overseas expenses come into focus

As Jupiter transitions into Leo, Taurus individuals can expect a shift in family finances and property discussions. This period will prompt conversations about inheritance and home changes, alongside significant choices regarding property and parental care. Additionally, individuals are advised to prioritize health check-ups and ongoing treatments. Overall, it’s a time to reassess financial documents and…

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In 2020, conservation partners began securing Maine’s Chadbourne Tree Farm; six years later, more than 27,000 acres of working forest are permanently protected from development. The forest remains open to the public

In 2020, conservation partners began securing Maine’s Chadbourne Tree Farm; six years later, more than 27,000 acres of working forest are permanently protected from development. The forest remains open to the public

More than 27,000 acres of forestland in western Maine have been permanently protected after a six-year conservation effort brought together environmental organisations, state agencies and local land trusts. The achievement safeguards working forests, drinking-water resources and recreational access across a landscape near Bethel that could otherwise have faced fragmentation and development. According to Maine Public,…

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Mirabai Chanu pulls out of World Championships with back issue; Gyaneshwari Yadav finishes eighth | More sports News

India’s Mirabai Chanu (PTI Photo) Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav finished eighth in the women’s 53kg category at the IWF World Championships on Thursday, while India’s star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu withdrew from the event due to a back issue.Gyaneshwari, 23, from Chhattisgarh, recorded a combined lift of 198kg, with 88kg in the snatch and…

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