Monsoon on the back foot: IMD warns of over 10% rainfall deficit NEW DELHI: Rainfall deficit of 43% as on Saturday will be reduced once the monsoon covers the entire country next month but the season, already affected by El Niño, may not get the climatic cushion of Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) to offset the…
Think of the last time someone tried to win you over by shouting. Did it work? Usually, being lectured, shamed or steamrolled makes us dig in harder, not change our minds. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who spent a lifetime fighting for causes she believed in, understood this better than most. Fight for the things that you…
The Indian film industry lost one of its most celebrated writer-directors on Saturday, June 27 as veteran filmmaker K Bhagyaraj passed away. Known for his distinctive storytelling, relatable characters and effortless blend of humour and emotion, Bhagyaraj left behind a legacy that spanned several decades and languages. While he was primarily regarded as a giant…
Your weekly horoscope is here to provide you with the insight and guidance you need to navigate the ups and downs of life. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you.AriesAt the beginning of the week, positive planetary influences will bless you with happiness and optimism. You will be able to…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Monday said that the nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) will close on July 31. The Government of India has started the nomination process for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026. The award is one of the…
Before packaged bread became the easy default on Indian breakfast tables, mornings across the country began with foods that were regional, seasonal and deeply local. Rice, millet, lentils and fermented batters did the heavy lifting, while chutneys, jaggery, milk, curd and ghee turned simple ingredients into meals that were filling enough for workdays and special…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal in their decisive final Group K fixture against Colombia as the two nations prepare to meet for the first time in…
SC takes 14 yrs on criminal case, 2 convicts die waiting NEW DELHI: Even as Supreme Court has repeatedly invoked the legal maxim that ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ — with CJI Surya Kant recently saying “justice delayed is justice destroyed” — the apex court has, on many occasions, taken more time than trial courts…
Canadian proverb of the day is: Do not yell ‘dinner’ until your knife is in the loaf A premature celebration of success often jinxes the outcome and though it’s a little superstitious but such little warnings are strewn across all languages and cultures and this one goes to old Canadian wisdom. There are similar proverbs…
US judge: No quick dismissal of Adani case A US judge ordered the Justice Department on Friday to justify its decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, declining to rule immediately on Adani’s lawyers’ request to dismiss the case.Brooklyn-based US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis said federal prosecutors’ May 18 announcement that they…