Mayawati accused Akhilesh Yadav’s SP of changing its PDA formula to attract Brahmin voters and gain electoral advantage. The Supreme Court criticised two Ghaziabad hospitals for allegedly denying treatment to a severely injured minor sexual-assault victim who later died. Shashi Tharoor said politicians must listen to young voters, calling Gen Z and Gen Alpha an…

BBC traced former Syrian intelligence chief Hussam Luka, accused of involvement in the 2015 “Children’s Massacre” and other abuses, to Moscow. Former Syrian intelligence chief Hussam Luka, one of the most powerful security officials under ousted president Bashar al-Assad, has been traced to Moscow after the BBC followed a trail of contacts found in his…

Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery rose 69.3% year-on-year to Rs 3.41 lakh crore at the end of June 2026 (representative image) Loans against gold jewellery by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) continued to expand sharply in June, growing nearly 70% year-on-year, according to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.Outstanding NBFC loans against gold jewellery rose…

In a world that often celebrates quick answers, instant success and sudden flashes of brilliance, Isaac Newton’s words offer a very different view of achievement. “If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought,” Newton wrote in a 1692 letter to the English theologian Richard Bentley. The remark reflects…

There’s something quietly refreshing about not just watching Vedika Pinto on screen in her recent show, ‘Musafir Cafe’, but also speaking to her. She is clear about her thoughts, articulate in expressing them, and there’s a spark that is hard to miss, one that reflects just as effortlessly on screen.Vedika doesn’t just reflect on the…

The Sun area on the palm signifies talent, fame, and creative expression. A raised Sun Mount suggests confidence and pride in presenting ideas. Vertical lines below the ring finger show a strong desire for recognition. Star marks and tridents near the Sun line indicate special creative signs and branching talents. A clear ring finger reflects…

JNVST Class 6 admissions 2027 The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has extended the application deadline for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) Class 6 admission 2027-28. Students can now submit their applications till August 10, 2026, through the official NVS website at navodaya.gov.in.The registration process for JNVST Class 6 admission started on July 6,…

For generations, many Indian homes have placed the kitchen in the south-east corner, not simply as a matter of design but as a deeply rooted Vastu tradition. Even today, while buying a new house or planning construction, one of the first questions many families ask is, “Where is the kitchen?” In Vastu Shastra, the answer…

Australia’s dynamic left-handed batter Travis Head (Agencies Image) Fresh off winning the Allan Border Medal for the second straight year, Australia batter Travis Head has reflected on his evolving role as a Test opener, admitting he does not see himself as a “true opening batter” despite enjoying remarkable success at the top of the order….

NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal on Saturday backed the immediate implementation of the Constitution Amendment Bill, providing for women’s reservation, along with “fair and equitable” delimitation, a day after party president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.In a post on X, Badal said the party draws inspiration from the Sikh Gurus, who championed…