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It was just a planned social visit to two houses on a recent weekend. The hosts at the first house insisted, as we gestured to take a leave, that we sit for some time more. It was a simple three-word request that we hear often by many a host, “Kucchh der aur” (a few moments…
The idea of a group tour often brings to mind a swarm of matching hats following a flag-waving guide. But if you look closer at that crowd, you’ll see a fascinating mix of personalities forced into a small ecosystem. A group tour is essentially a social experiment on wheels. When you cram thirty strangers into…
Hailey Bieber has revealed a significant health challenge, discussing her septate uterus on a podcast. This condition, where the uterus is divided by a membrane, increases the risk of miscarriage. Doctors had previously advised caution regarding pregnancy due to this condition, which Hailey discovered before conceiving her son Jack. Hailey Bieber has been quite open…
New Delhi: More than six years after its enactment sparked riots in Delhi, the Supreme Court on Thursday scheduled a four-day final hearing from May 5 on 243 petitions challenging the validity of Citizenship (Amendment) Act that provides a pathway for citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis and Christians who may reach India after fleeing…
Op Sindoor, Op Epic Fury…military operations’ names are meant to send big messages What’s in a military operation name? Quite a bit, actually. Despite being coordinated between America’s Pentagon and Israel’s Kirya, Washington and Tel Aviv have decided to use two separate op names for their Iran campaign – Op Epic Fury and Op Roaring…
At a time when students are constantly told to be “job-ready”, Nobel Prize–winning economist Esther Duflo offered a very different — and quietly powerful — message. Speaking at the 19th Jaipur Literature Festival, she reminded young people that the skills they are racing to acquire today may not be the ones that shape their careers…
CBSE introduces two-level Science and Math system for Class 9 under NEP 2020 If you’re a Class 9 student — or the parent of one — you’ve probably heard the buzz around CBSE’s latest shake-up. Starting the 2026-27 academic session, the board is rolling out a two-level system for Science and Mathematics, and honestly, it’s…
NEW DELHI: In a landmark recognition, Deepavali has been added to Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, becoming the 16th Indian tradition to earn the honour, joining the ranks of Yoga and Durga Puja.Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings over this saying, “People in India and around the world are thrilled. For us,…
India did not merely defeat New Zealand in T20 World Cup final. We dismantled them, with the calm efficiency of a watchmaker opening a clock – removing the screws, one by one, until the machinery stopped pretending it was anything complicated. Which raises the question cricket lovers instinctively ask, after a comfortable victory. Who was…
Navigating today’s emotional landscape requires thoughtful decision-making. Emphasize stability instead of attempting to satisfy everyone’s needs. Keep your plans straightforward to sidestep unnecessary complications. Play the role of a peacemaker when necessary, but remember to maintain healthy boundaries. In personal connections, avoid spiraling into overanalyzing or making hasty choices. Balance is your thing, but today…
