Children know they’ll make mistakes. They’ll forget homework, say the wrong thing, break rules and disappoint the people they love. What they hope never changes is the feeling that home remains a safe place afterwards. The greatest gift parents can offer isn’t perfection or constant praise. It’s the quiet certainty that love doesn’t disappear on…

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has come out in support of Sanju Samson following the wicketkeeper-batter’s exclusion from India’s playing XI for the second T20I against England, urging fans not to forget the match-winning role he played in India’s recent T20 World Cup triumph. India made a significant change at Old Trafford by handing 15-year-old…

Mamata Banerjee, Dilip Ghosh (File photo): BJP says ‘TMC no longer exists’ as Mamata takes charge after Chandrima’s resignation NEW DELHI: West Bengal minister and BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday claimed the Trinamool Congress was witnessing a “wave of resignations” and alleged that the party “no longer exists”, a day after former state president…

Prayers were held over Khamenei’s casket on the second day of the state funeral Huge crowds of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran continued funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the capital’s Grand Mosalla complex and surrounding streets packed with people paying their final respects.Prayers were held over Khamenei’s casket…

Adivi Sesh showers praise on ‘Rao Bahadur’; Says Satyadev delivers ‘The performance of a lifetime’ The Telugu psychological drama ‘Rao Bahadur’ continues to receive glowing appreciation following its theatrical release on July 3. Written, directed and edited by Venkatesh Maha, the film features Satyadev in the lead role alongside Vikas Muppala and Deepa Thomas. ‘Dacoit’…

AriesThis week rewards patience more than speed. An unfinished project, pending interview or old client may return unexpectedly. Instead of looking only for fresh opportunities, strengthen the ones already on your table. Your leadership will be noticed when you remain calm under pressure rather than reacting quickly.TaurusSteady effort continues paying dividends. Mars in Taurus supports…

UGC releases detailed roadmap to make higher education more inclusive for students with disabilities NEW DELHI: Making campuses physically accessible is only one part of inclusive education. The University Grants Commission (UGC) now wants higher educational institutions to rethink how they teach, assess and support students with disabilities. In a new set of comprehensive guidelines,…

Walk into any Indian home around lunchtime and you’ll probably hear someone proudly say, “Nothing beats Indian food.” It’s easy to see why. Our kitchens are filled with recipes that have been passed down through generations, ingredients we instinctively reach for and flavours that feel deeply rooted in the country’s history. So deeply, in fact,…

France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) celebrates. (AP/PTI) France head coach Didier Deschamps has defended captain Kylian Mbappe following criticism of his leadership style, insisting the public perception of the star forward does not reflect who he really is within the national team setup.Speaking after France’s tense 1-0 victory over Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup Round…

Centre cracks down on Instagram over child sexual abuse content NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed Meta to immediately disable all Instagram advertisements and content that promote or facilitate access to Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM), while issuing a stern notice to the company over the alleged presence of such content in paid…