Claude Monet believed his art’s brilliance stemmed from nature, not invention. He famously painted outdoors, capturing fleeting light and atmosphere on subjects like water lilies and haystacks. His approach highlights that profound inspiration often comes from keen observation of the ordinary world, a stark contrast to today’s often manufactured, screen-based creativity. Monet reminds us that…

Steve Smith’s first fifty of season (MLC Photo) Steve Smith’s composed half-century and a crucial partnership with Mark Chapman helped Washington Freedom overcome an early wobble to beat San Francisco Unicorns by five wickets and climb to the top of the Major League Cricket table with their second successive victory.After opting to bowl first at…

Prime Minister paid tribute to the Padma Vibhushan awardee NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the passing of renowned Pandavani singer Teejan Bai, describing her death as an “irreplaceable loss to the world of art and culture.”In a post on X, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the Padma…

Fire broke out briefly due to fireworks on the Brooklyn Bridge The Brooklyn Bridge briefly caught fire on Saturday night as fireworks were launched from the bridge during Macy’s Fourth of July display over New York City’s East River.Videos circulating on social media showed flames and thick smoke rising from sections of the bridge while…

India’s passport ranking slips NEW DELHI: India has slipped to 125th in the Global Passport Index 2026, remaining outside the top 100 despite a marginal improvement last year. After climbing to 124th in 2025 from 127th between 2021 and 2023, the country has once again lost ground and now offers visa-free access to just 26…

Photographic view during the Static Test of SOLVE-ST01 NEW DELHI: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the first ground test of the solid motor for its Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE), a new test platform being developed to support the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme.The static test was carried out at the…

Meghan Markle and their children, Archie and Lilibet, will not be traveling with Prince Harry for his UK visit for the Invictus Games events. (Instagram) While many reports had earlier confirmed that Prince Harry would be travelling to the United Kingdom along with his entire family, recent updates suggest otherwise. Amid the ongoing security issues,…

This could be the brightest day of your week, and people around you may confirm it without meaning to. Respect, honour, and easy recognition are strongly shown. The Sun supports your public image, while Jupiter opens channels for gain and goodwill. Doors that feel stiff can swing open with surprising ease.Still, there is a curious…

Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice 2026 registrations end today for 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches Indian Navy Agniveer Apprentice recruitment 2026: The online application window for Indian Navy Agniveer (Apprentice) Recruitment 2026 closes today, July 5, 2026, for enrolment into the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Unmarried Indian male candidates meeting the prescribed educational and age criteria can…

Feeling guilty about inconsistent workdays? Spiritual teacher Gaur Gopal Das offers a comforting perspective: being human means fluctuating energy and focus. True consistency isn’t about perfection daily, but about showing up sincerely with what you have. Growth stems from persevering through all kinds of days, not just the perfect ones. Embrace your humanity and trust…