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Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin February 19, bringing 12 to 13 hour fasts worldwide/Representative Image Muslims across the world are preparing for the start of Ramadan 2026, with growing attention on daily fasting hours after several years of longer, more demanding summer fasts. Astronomical estimates suggest the upcoming holy month will offer comparatively moderate…
Suspended glass baubles that catch the faintest glint of light, and tiny steel watchhouses balanced delicately on stilts — at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, Palestinian artist and architect Dima Srouji and Italian curator Piero Tomassoni present two installations that feel at once fragile and quietly defiant. Their works, “Air of Firozabad/ Air of “Palestine and “Time…
teluguabbayikanth1/Instagram For years, an ancient stepwell in Andhra Pradesh’s Peapully Mandal lay buried under layers of garbage. What was once an important water structure had slowly turned into a dumping ground, choked with plastic waste, discarded food wrappers, coconut shells, turmeric sachets, leaf plates, and flower garlands from temple offerings.The gradual erosion of the heritage…
Give us real door handles, and limit touchscreens in cars In 2012, Tesla pioneered automatic door handles on its Model S. Goal was to look cool, aerodynamics the justification. Since then, others, including at least one Indian carmaker, have flattered it with imitation. But looks like 2026 is the year this handle dies. China, the…
For most of human history, reproduction was governed by necessity rather than desire. Children were insurance against disease, labour shortages and early death. Large families were common not because people dreamed of them, but because survival demanded redundancy. The poor reproduced because they had little else. The wealthy, protected by land, inheritance and social order,…
NEW DELHI: Struggling opener Sanju Samson received a strong show of backing from India bowling coach Morne Morkel on Tuesday, with the former South African pacer expressing confidence that the right-hander is just one innings away from turning around his lean patch. Samson has managed only 16 runs across three T20Is so far, with a…
As you navigate your budget today, be cautious; you might find your outgoings exceeding your earnings, which could elevate stress levels. In your personal relationships, strive to keep workplace tensions at bay—listen actively to your loved ones instead. Professionally, tackle obstacles with composure and stick to verified information. You’ll have to keep your pride in…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has warned pharmaceutical companies against promoting prescription weight-loss GLP-1 drugs – popularly sold under brand names Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro – through advertisements or “disease awareness” campaigns that indirectly encourage their use among the public.In an advisory, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation said it had come to its notice that some…
The Ministry of Finance, Government of India, has extended significant financial assistance to the state of Uttarakhand. For the financial year 2025-26, a special assistance of Rs 200 crore (loan) has been approved for Uttarakhand under the “Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)” to support reforms in the mining sector, the…
NEET UG 2026 registrations begin today, exam scheduled for May 3 The wait is now over—and the game is on! The National Testing agency (NTA) has begun the online registration process for NEET (UG) 2026 today, i.e., on February 8. It’s preparing to be the biggest and most competitive exam in the country!So, if your…
