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Ever wondered why even a compact hotel room often feels more elegant, spacious, and relaxing than a much larger bedroom back home? It’s rarely about expensive furniture or lavish décor. Interior designers lean on lighting, colour choices, furniture placement, and a sense of visual balance to create that feeling of comfort and quiet luxury, and…
A courting pair of Japanese White-eyes (Zosterops japonicus) – Kauai, Hawaii. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons. In 1929, Hawaii introduced a small bird from Japan to help control insect pests. The Japanese white-eye, also known as the mejiro, was brought to the islands because officials hoped it would feed on insects harmful to agriculture. Instead, the…
At last, a little breathing space. The day helps you loosen knots that have sat in the chest for too long, Virgo. The Moon eases domestic strain, and Venus brings comfort through family, friends, and familiar places.You may feel lighter without any dramatic reason. That’s how real relief often comes. A family meal, a visit,…
For the first time in my adult life, I have serious FOMO: the ovarian lottery locked me out of India’s most radical generation in years. Still, as an xennial (the age-sensitive term for someone born on the northern side of the 70s), I’m downright breathless from watching how our students met revolt with humour, injustice…
Popular streamer Kai Cenat has announced that he will be livestreaming with South African singer Tyla once again. This will be their first stream together since their viral 2024 livestream, where Tyla politely turned down Kai after he asked her out. During that stream, she said, “We’re friends though,” a moment that quickly spread across…
Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu finance minister N Marie Wilson on Sunday said the state government will table an “audit report on corruption” during the upcoming Budget session, alleging that it will expose irregularities in the collection of “party funds” during the previous MK Stalin-led DMK…
US president Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed reports that the Pentagon is facing critical shortages of air defence interceptors. Insisting the United States has ample military stockpiles, Trump pushed back against growing concerns raised by defence officials and recent media reports over the ongoing conflict with Iran.In a statement to The Wall Street Journal, Trump…
Filmmaker Shahi Kabir opens up about narrating story to Mohanlal, says actor’s feedback reshaped the entire script: ‘Can’t you write it in a straightforward manner?’ Writer-director Shahi Kabir has confirmed that he is developing a new film with Mohanlal, though the project is still at the scripting stage. During the promotions of Kunchacko Boban‘s upcoming…
Rupee began Monday on a stronger note against the US dollar, supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices, a weaker dollar overseas and improving global sentiment after the US and Iran indicated a pause in Middle East hostilities.The currency appreciated 28 paise to trade at 96.25 against the greenback. Forex traders said the…
Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy plays a shot during the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Bangladesh (AP Photo) New Delhi: In a development which could bring about a thaw in the relationship between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the Indian cricket board (BCCI) after a year’s uncertainty, TOI understands that both boards are working…
