Lucknow Super Giants’ Prince Yadav (AP Photo) NEW CHANDIGARH: It was not long ago that Prince Yadav would get a frequent thrashing from his father for loitering around in the neighbourhood playing tennis-ball cricket. Till the age of 17, Prince played every tennis-ball cricket match in Dariyapur Khurd, a village beyond Virender Sehwag’s birthplace, Najafgarh,…
Marie Curie (Image: Wikipedia) When people talk about Marie Curie today, they usually start at the end of the story. The Nobel Prizes. The scientific breakthroughs. The place she occupies among the giants of modern science.The beginning was far less glamorous.Before the world knew her name, Curie was a young woman in Russian-controlled Poland, a…
JAMMU: A tribal nomad from Murrah Hill Kaka, who joined anti-insurgency operations in the then terrorism-infested Poonch district in J&K after quitting a job in Saudi Arabia to avenge his brother’s killing and earned respect in his area as “Hero of Hill Kaka”, has died of a heart attack at the age of 62.Tahir Fazal…
In Vedic astrology, gemstones hold the power to channelize the planetary energies to enhance life’s fortunes, but an incompatible one can amplify doshas, causing discord instead of harmony. Natural, unheated stones like blue sapphire or yellow sapphire must align with your Kundli’s lagna, rashi, and planetary positions—mismatched wear invites swift negative signs.Sudden Financial LossesUnexpected expenses,…
Egyptian proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Not every proverb delivers its lesson gently.Some use images so unusual that they stay in the mind long after the words have been read. This Egyptian proverb is a good example.“He who loves you will swallow pebbles for you; he who hates you will wish…
Relief arrives, quietly but clearly. The day helps you drop old tensions, like dust shaking off after the first rain. Mercury supports practical solutions, so problems that feel tangled start looking manageable. You’ll breathe easier by afternoon.Family time brings comfort. Meeting up with friends or attending a gathering or eating dinner together with relatives are…
You may feel lazy and restless at the same time. Strange mix, no? The Moon stirs your inner waters, while Mars pushes you to act, so you keep thinking and delaying, then suddenly rushing. Try to choose one pace and stick to it.A bold decision is possible today, and once you take it, you’ll work…
The makers of ‘NBK111’ treated fans to a special surprise on the occasion of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s birthday by unveiling the film’s first major glimpse. Titled “Entry Of An Era,” the video features the introduction to the film’s world and Balakrishna’s powerful character.The glimpse was released with the tagline, “No more vintage, only new age”. The…
National and festival holidays are largely decided at the State level. Employers are expected to follow notified holiday lists. (AI image) Leave is often seen as a simple workplace benefit – an approved absence from work. In reality, it is one of the more structured and regulated aspects of employment in India. With the implementation…
Maharashtra HSC Result 2026 declared with 89.79% pass rate, girls outperform boys MUMBAI: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has declared the Class 12 (HSC) examination results for February–March 2026, with the overall pass percentage recorded at 89.79%, marking an increase of 2.09 percentage points from last year. As in…