In 1747, a sixteen-year-old schoolboy in Virginia sat down with pen and ink to copy 110 handwritten rules of good behavior. The exercise was meant to teach young men how to act in polite society. Rule 56 on his paper gave a clear warning: “Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your…
Honeybees have long depended entirely on flower pollen for a group of essential fats called sterols, nutrients they cannot produce inside their own bodies and cannot get from any other natural food source. As climate change and modern farming reduce the variety of flowers available to bees, access to these sterols has become increasingly scarce,…
Days after Tanishk Bagchi’s Saiyaara royalty claim, Amaal Mallik launches explosive attack over song copying, paid PR, industry misconduct: ‘Me too nahi, Me Three ho jaayega tujhpar’ Music composer Amaal Mallik sparked a major controversy on Thursday after posting a scathing note on X (formerly Twitter), taking aim at fellow composer Tanishk Bagchi with a…
The Moon in Scorpio could make financial matters feel more personal or more intense. Anuradha Nakshatra promotes loyalty, restraint and careful handling. Keeping calm can save you money and your relationships. What to Do Today Review your household needs, savings, outstanding payments and outgoings. Libra natives will be able to notice cases where money is…
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture,…
Kiran is a timeless Indian name meaning “ray of light.” Popular across different regions and languages in India, it is one of the country’s best-known gender-neutral names and symbolises hope, brightness and new beginnings. Gender-neutral baby names continue to grow in popularity as parents look for names that are meaningful, flexible and universally appealing. Whether…
(From left) Tapan Mohanty, Rakesh Patra and Tapeshwarnath Das in Glasgow As the Indian gymnasts begin their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Friday, two young athletes from Puri, Odisha, will be looking to make their mark on one of the biggest stages of their careers.Tapan Mohanty and Tapeshwarnath Das both took up gymnastics at…
Defence Attache to India, Rear Admiral You Jian thanked Indian military for rescuing 12 Chinese crew members last year NEW DELHI: China’s newly appointed Defence Attache to India, Rear Admiral You Jian, has thanked the Indian military for rescuing 12 Chinese crew members from a cargo ship that caught fire last year, saying Beijing “will…
Twitch streamer RaKai received a serious warning from his local police department after calling 911 to complain about a bad haircut during a live stream. The incident happened on July 22 and quickly spread across social media through viral clips. Police later called the 17-year-old streamer back while he was still live and explained that…
India to face 10% US tarrifs The Trump administration on Thursday imposed new tariffs of 10 per cent and 12.5 per cent on imports from 60 economies, including India, saying the move aims to push trading partners to strengthen enforcement against goods produced using forced labour. India now qualifies for the lower 10% rate after…
