Parenthood is often described as one of life’s greatest joys, but new findings suggest that the experience can be far more complex, especially in the United States. According to the World Happiness Report 2025, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford in partnership with Gallup, the United Nations, and an independent…
School students hold chess board-designed placards to welcome Indian Chess grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh after his Candidates win. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has announced financial support for 42 of India’s most promising young chess players, aiming to help them continue pursuing the sport without worrying about the cost of training and…
The biggest event is being organised by the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress near Birla Planetarium. NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s annual July 21 Martyrs’ Day observance has turned into a major political showdown this year, with three rival groups set to hold separate programmes within a 2.5-km stretch in central Kolkata. What was…
People tend to admire success from a safe distance, seeing the trophy without ever seeing the years that produced it. David Beckham summed up his own version of that gap plainly. “I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more,”…
MUMBAI: Indian markets closed lower on Monday as fluctuating crude prices and global risk-off cues weighed on sentiment, with the sensex falling 443 points or 0.6% to 77,709 and the Nifty declining 96 points or 0.4% to 24,239, while the rupee weakened to 96.45 against the dollar from 96.28.Banking stocks led the decline after mixed…
A mosquito lands on a blackbird’s wing. It pierces the skin, draws blood, and moves on. Somewhere in that moment, a parasite called Plasmodium slips into the bird’s bloodstream. Researchers have long known this happens across the UK, but they weren’t sure which mosquitoes do the transmitting. They finally have answers to that puzzle. A…
Riger Nores, Liam Payne’s friend, has been cleared of all criminal charges after being accused of abandoning the One Direction singer, despite knowing about his health and drug addiction. (Instagram) Liam Payne’s passing in 2024 sent shockwaves across the industry. Following an investigation into his untimely passing, his long-time friend, Rogelio Luis ‘Roger’ Nores, was…
The Moon provides a more peaceful setting for contemplation before action. During this transit, the Pisces may handle sensitive issues, financial review and planning with more clarity. What to Do Today Use this day to investigate issues that need more thought. Look at insurance, tax papers, family funds, outstanding bills, or business expenses. A little…
KEA starts Karnataka DCET 2026 Round 1 option entry today with counselling timeline and cut-off trends Karnataka DCET 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has commenced the Round 1 option entry process for Karnataka Diploma Common Entrance Test (DCET) 2026 counselling today, July 21, 2026, from 11.00 am. Eligible diploma graduates and working professionals can…
Quiet moments hold immense value, offering more than we often realize. The heart embraces these moments with openness and immediate presence. The mind, however, tends to analyze, judge, and hold back from life. Modern life encourages this mental habit, increasing stress and disconnection. Practicing heart-led surrender fosters genuine connection and reduces reactivity. There are times…