July 2026

Many people recognise Marcus Aurelius as the wise Roman emperor whose fictionalised character inspired Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Yet long before Hollywood brought ancient Rome to the big screen, Marcus Aurelius had earned a place in history as one of the greatest Stoic philosophers and one of Rome’s most respected rulers. His private writings, later compiled…

Michelle Yeoh wants to play Yoko Ono in a biopic. (Image credits: Instagram) Michelle Yeoh, the ‘Blade Runner 2099’ star, revealed the person she would like to play in a biopic. Without any hesitation, the 63-year-old actress named the renowned Japanese musician Yoko Ono, who was also married to The Beatles star John Lennon. While…

If you pulled The Chariot card this Sunday, it’s a powerful indicator of victory through self-discipline, control, focus and movement. The Chariot appears in tarot when life is ready to move forward, but only if you take the reins of your own direction. This card is not about waiting for things to improve by themselves….

PGIMER Chandigarh is likely to announce the B.Sc. Nursing Entrance Exam Result 2026 by August 10 for candidates who appeared in the July 24 computer-based test. Along with individual scorecards, the institute is expected to publish the merit list, ranks and category-wise cut-offs. Successful candidates will advance to the subsequent admission and counselling process. PGIMER…

Mount Everest is About To Become Much Harder To Climb Standing atop Mount Everest is probably the bucket-list dream of every mountain climber which represents ultimate achievement. However, it is one of those dreams which comes with its set of difficulties, permissions and finances. And with Nepal’s new rules, climbing Everest has become much harder…

PUNE: In a major embarrassment for Indian rowing, and the Army Rowing Node (ARN) in particular, World Cup gold medallist Lakshay has been provisionally suspended after testing positive in an out-of-competition dope test. Lakshay, who combined with Ujjwal Singh to win the lightweight double sculls gold at World Cup III in Switzerland last month, tested…

NEW DELHI: Nepal has eased restrictions on the movement of Indian currency, allowing Indian and Nepali citizens to carry Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes issued after November 9, 2016. According to the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the permitted notes can be carried into or taken out of Nepal up to a limit of…

Alexander the Great (Image: Wikipedia) Numbers and weapons matter in battle, but they are rarely the whole story. Sometimes the deciding factor is simply who is standing at the front, giving the orders. That idea sits behind one of the most famous lines connected to Alexander the Great. “I am not afraid of an army…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed scrutiny after critics questioned their decision to retain royal titles for Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.Image credit (Instagram)​ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face renewed criticism over their decision to retain royal titles for their children. Critics accuse the Duke and Duchess of Sussex of wanting the privileges…

In the morning, it’s important to have energy. The way you start your day can affect your mood, decisions and thoughts. Try this simple water trick of Lord Vishnu in the morning to attract peacefulness, clarity and better fortune. Lord Vishnu is considered the Protector and the Preserver. His blessings are tied to balance, peace,…