For many Indian children, rainy afternoons were rarely spent alone. Power cuts led to candle-lit conversations. Parents made chai while children waited for pakoras or roasted corn. Card games came out of cupboards, stories were told and television often became a shared family activity instead of an individual one. Psychologists have long found that positive…
When Govinda revealed his female fan worked as house help, Sunita investigated: ‘She was from a big family and her father had eight cars’ Govinda was among the biggest stars of the 1990s, enjoying immense popularity for his acting, comedy and dance performances. During an earlier interview, the actor looked back on an unusual incident…
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,…
England’s Lauren Bell (NIgel French/PA via AP) Set to be cheered on by a capacity 31,180 crowd, England, who have never lost a World Cup at home — having won on all four occasions previously— will have a formidable task on hand trying to maintain that impressive record when they take on six-time champions Australia,…
Although they often get left behind, end slices can be surprisingly versatile. Many home cooks use them for French toast, breadcrumbs, homemade croutons, bread pudding or grilled cheese sandwiches. Their sturdier structure also makes them better at holding spreads without becoming soggy. Some people even prefer them because the extra crust adds more texture and…
Picture Credit: YouTube Screengrab Actress Priyamani will be next seen in the upcoming biographical period drama, ‘G.D.N’ starring R Madhavan. She will be seen playing the female lead in the film directed by Krishnakumar Ramkumar which is about the legendary inventor G.D. Naidu.As per Cinema Express, speaking at the film’s launch event, Priyamani said she…
Kerala HC hears MBBS fee dispute as NMC defends 4.5-year academic fee limit. (AI Image) The National Medical Commission (NMC) has reiterated before the Kerala High Court that medical colleges can charge MBBS fees only for the prescribed four-and-a-half years of academic study, maintaining that institutions cannot collect tuition for periods beyond the notified academic…
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…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s skipper Rajat Patidar (ANI Photo) India’s batting combination in the second T20I against England has sparked fresh debate, with former all-rounder Irfan Pathan suggesting the team management should seriously consider bringing Rajat Patidar into the side to provide better balance. India fielded as many as seven left-handed batters in their playing XI…
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…