‘We write our names in the sand and then the waves roll in and wash them away’ Walking along any beach at sunset, one can sometimes see children and couples writing their names in the wet sand with a stick or a finger. Within minutes, the rising waves cover the letters and smooth the shoreline…
BENGALURU: The department of space (DoS) has stepped in to curb a recent wave of resignations from Isro’s flagship programmes, tightening rules on voluntary retirement and resignations by scientists working on Gaganyaan and other critical missions through a fresh internal memorandum dated July 14.While DoS hasn’t disclosed the scale of departures, multiple Isro sources told…
In a world where headlines are increasingly dominated by political uncertainty and travel disruptions, peace has become a luxury. For travellers, looking for a peaceful destination isn’t just about safety, it also means cleaner cities, efficient public transport, welcoming locals, low crime rates, and the freedom to explore with confidence. The 2026 Global Peace Index…
India exports $140 million worth of goods to UK as FTA takes effect NEW DELHI: India exported goods worth over $140 million to the UK at zero import duty on the first day of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coming into force on Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said.More than 50 export…
Karnataka’s midday meal program now regularly includes eggs for many students. Awareness campaigns and pilot programmes have seen more students opt for eggs in their midday meal, with the state govt doubling down on evidence linking it to stronger health and nutrition outcomes West Bengal’s move to exclude eggs from midday meals has revived a…
Pic courtesy: Instagram/ Janet Zitting It was a regular afternoon. Janet Zitting was around eight or ten years old. She was hanging out with the neighbour’s child. In the middle of the conversation, she asked, “Oh, so how many mums do you have?” The other child looked perplexed. “What do you mean? I only have…
‘All men have their frailties; and whoever looks for a friend without imperfections, will never find what he seeks’ A man scrolls through hundreds of faces without ever meeting a single person. One profile has the wrong political opinion. Another seems too ordinary. Another does not share the same interests. Within seconds, each potential friendship…
UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust NEW DELHI: The landmark India-UK trade deal that came into effect Wednesday reflects real warmth and trust in the relationship along with the ability to discuss issues of importance to both sides, said UK officials. While refraining from commenting on individual cases, diplomatic sources…
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin is reportedly buying a $42.5 million Hamptons mansion next to the Bridgehampton estate where he hosts his star-studded White Party Fanatics founder and CEO Michael Rubin is reportedly set to expand his Hamptons property portfolio. According to the New York Post, the billionaire is in contract to purchase the oceanfront home…
NEW DELHI: A crucial meeting of top BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and party president Nitin Nabin, was held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence on Wednesday.The meeting, in which BJP national general secretary (organisation) BL Santhosh was also present, comes ahead of the Parliament’s session beginning next week.There was no official word…