‘Even a blind hen finds a grain sometimes’ Imagine watching a hen pecking endlessly across a farmyard. Now imagine that the hen cannot see. Logic says it should never find food. Yet, sooner or later, by persistence and chance alone, it stumbles upon a grain.That simple image has survived for centuries as one of Europe’s…
Darsha Amavasya on July 14, 2026 is a significant day for the remembrance of ancestral heritage, the practice of prayer, the observance of silence, and the exercise of self-control. In the Vedic tradition, Amavasya is linked to the dark phase of the Moon. A time to release old energy. To quiet the mind. To ask…
A partial lunar eclipse on August 28, 2026, will affect specific zodiac signs astrologically. Aquarius individuals should avoid impulsive decisions and manage emotional fluctuations carefully. Leo natives may experience challenges in relationships, requiring increased patience and fact-checking. Capricorn people must exercise caution with finances and communication during this period. Pisces and Taurus signs are advised…
File photo: Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera during a press conference The Congress on Monday hit out at the government over India’s 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the April-June quarter, saying the figure was “not an economic spring” and presented a “Greatly Distorted Picture” of the state of the economy.The opposition party…
Shubman Gill and Dhananjaya De Silva (Agency Image) India will begin their two-match Test series against Sri Lanka on Saturday, August 15, with the first match set to take place in Galle.The series comes at an important stage for India’s Test side. While Gautam Gambhir’s tenure has brought major success in white-ball cricket, including the…
CNG biggest alternative to petrol NEW DELHI: India’s passenger vehicle market appears to be moving beyond the phase where alternative powertrains were a niche choice. In Aug, CNG, hybrid and electric vehicles together overtook petrol-powered cars for the first time, pointing to a broader change in how buyers are weighing fuel costs, technology and long-term…
Robert Moses at the placing of final steel, Fire Island Inlet Bridge 1962. A powerful nor’easter hit the eastern coast of the United States in March 1962. The storm destroyed dunes, swept nearly 100 homes into the Atlantic Ocean, and cut through the narrow barrier island off Long Island’s south shore. The storm, known as…
Subhankar Panda urges banks to embed AI into financial planning at ICSCCT 2026 At the International Conference on Sustainable Computing and Communication Technologies (ICSCCT 2026), hosted by the Faculty of Information & Communication Technology at the University of Malta and published in partnership with Springer, Subhankar Panda took the stage as keynote speaker to make…
The Statue of Liberty stands during sunset as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky on Thursday. (AP Photo) The build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has been overshadowed by an unexpected opponent — thick wildfire haze drifting south from Canada, prompting air quality alerts across New York and New Jersey…
As Lionel Messi continues to bask in his 2026 World Cup glory, Wayne Rooney’s 2012 tweet dubbing Messi a ‘joke’ yet the ‘best ever’ has resurfaced, stirring conversations among fans. (Photo/IANS) Following Lionel Messi’s historic masterclass against Austria at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an iconic 14-year-old post by England and Manchester United legend Wayne…