A child who asks, “Is this okay?” before making even a small decision may simply be looking for reassurance. But when a child consistently needs a parent to approve their choices, worries intensely about making mistakes or avoids decisions without guidance, there may be something deeper worth understanding. Psychology does not suggest that seeking parental…
Sanjeev Kumar remains one of Hindi cinema’s most respected actors, remembered for his performances in films such as ‘Sholay’, ‘Aandhi’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Koshish’ and ‘Mausam’. However, before achieving stardom, the actor went through a difficult financial phase and reportedly took up whatever work came his way. Journalist Hanif Zaveri recently recalled that Sanjeev was so financially…
Floating scarecrow. Image Credit: University of Exeter News Fishing nets can pose a serious danger to diving seabirds, but a new trial off the coast of south-west England has found that simple devices placed above the water can substantially reduce the risk. A floating buoy fitted with moving eyes cut the chance of auk bycatch…
Wang Cong has spent much of her fight career moving towards this moment. The opponent changed, the timing was short and the rankings may have raised questions, but the objective remained the same. On Saturday, the Chinese fighter gets her chance to become the UFC women’s flyweight champion when she takes on No. 1 contender…
Worker confidence weakens as US hiring slows (representative image) US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, according to government data released on Friday, pointing to a slowdown in hiring as the US heads towards pivotal midterm elections.Hiring fell sharply from a revised 133,000 in…
Curtains can change the appearance of a room without requiring a complete makeover. A plain window can become more colourful or decorative with simple materials that are already available at home. Old sarees, leftover fabric, flat sheets, and kitchen towels can all be turned into curtain panels.Those who enjoy craft projects can also add pom-poms,…
Nushrratt Bharuccha flown back to Mumbai in air ambulance after spinal fracture in Bali accident; videos show actress on stretcher Nushrratt Bharuccha has been brought back to Mumbai for spine surgery after an accident in Bali left her with a spinal fracture. Earlier, the publicist confirmed the news, and the actor is scheduled to be…
The reintroduction is only one part of the recovery strategy. Bishop Museum and Honolulu Zoo are also establishing captive snail laboratories, where Achatinella fuscobasis will be reared and made accessible to the public. For more than three decades, the tiny Achatinella fuscobasis (snail) existed only under human care. Then, in a carefully prepared corner of…
Brazil team trains at Salt Lake Stadium (Photo/AIFF) TimesofIndia.com in Kolkata: With just over 24 hours until the India vs Brazil match, the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata was brimming with activity on Friday, despite it being a national holiday. Cleaning was underway in large numbers, and hoardings were being put up throughout the gigantic…
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies found that low-priced imports hurt domestic manufacturers, limiting their ability to raise prices despite higher costs. NEW DELHI: Mobile covers imported from China could become costlier as India’s trade remedies authority recommended a five-year anti-dumping duty of $72 per 1,000 pieces. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies found that…