On August 28, 2026, Raksha Bandhan highlights the bond between siblings. Sisters are encouraged to meticulously arrange their puja thali prior to the morning ritual. Essential components include Rakhi, roli, akshat, a diya, and sweets, along with flowers and water to invoke purity and blessings. A thoughtfully adorned thali not only fulfills ritualistic requirements but…
Rupee started the week on a negative note, falling 12 paise against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as rising crude oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East fuelled demand for the greenback.Rupee traded at 96.42 against the US dollar after opening at 96.53 in the interbank foreign exchange market, compared…
Quote of the day by John F. Kennedy (AI-generated image) Most people measure their relationship with a country, a company or a team by what it gives them back. John F. Kennedy asked an entire nation to flip that measurement around. “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do…
Indian Students Prioritise Career Outcomes Over University Prestige In Study Abroad Choices When Indian students talk about studying abroad today, the conversation rarely starts with “Which country?” anymore. It begins with something far more specific: “What will I become after this degree?” Whether it’s landing a job in Europe, switching careers in India, or securing…
Satya Nadella (File photo) When Satya Nadella became Microsoft’s CEO in 2014, he inherited one of the world’s biggest technology companies. But despite the success of Microsoft, Nadella believed the company needed a different mindset for to stay ahead for long.He believed that people should not feel that they know everything and instead, they should…
NEW DELHI: Manav Suthar described himself as being on top of the world after the left-arm spinner’s sensational debut helped India crush Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test, with the youngster insisting that patience and consistency remain the keys to success in the longest format.Suthar was named Player of the…
Javed Akhtar recently opened up about his wife Shabana Azmi’s long-standing commitment to speaking out against injustice, saying he feels “proud” of her for joining the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests in New Delhi last month.While several Bollywood personalities voiced their support for the protesting students online, Azmi chose to be present at Jantar Mantar,…
As Mercury and Mars prepare for a turbulent clash, expect a surge of impatience and potential miscommunication among both singles and couples. It’s crucial to pay attention to your words and tone during interactions, as certain zodiac signs may feel heightened emotional sensitivity. To minimize conflicts, take a moment to reflect before responding to challenging…
JAMMU: Alert Army troops Friday apprehended a PoK resident near LoC in Poonch district, sources said.“A man was seen moving suspiciously near a forward area along LoC and was promptly apprehended by alert Army troops during routine surveillance,” they said.“The individual has been identified Mohammed Sajad (25), son of Mohammed Rafiq, a resident of Abasspur…
NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday backed the immediate implementation of the Constitution Amendment Bill, providing for women’s reservation, along with “fair and equitable” delimitation, a day after party president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, Badal said the party draws inspiration from the Sikh Gurus, who championed…