Welcoming a baby is often described as nothing short of a miracle. Across cultures and languages, many names reflect this feeling of gratitude, hope and unexpected joy. Whether inspired by faith, tradition or heartfelt emotion, these names symbolise blessings, new beginnings and life’s precious gifts. Here are ten beautiful baby names from around the world…
Loitering munition flying during a demonstration. (Image credit: Elbit Systems) Loitering munitions, also known as ‘suicide drones’, are increasingly becoming an important part of the evolving military equations. These airborne weapon systems combine the capability of operating in an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance mode as well as in a strike mode. Both these capabilities now…
Jordan Cox feels sorry for Virat Kohli (Image: X) England batter Jordan Cox has expressed disappointment over the lack of privacy afforded to Virat Kohli, revealing that the former India captain was secretly photographed during what was meant to be a quiet catch-up in London. Cox, who met his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) teammate and…
The Dalai Lama shared meditation techniques for a busy mind. He suggests observing the mind separate from sensory input and thoughts. Reflecting on others’ kindness helps settle the mind effectively. Practicing meditation in the morning builds a deeper connection to awareness. Consistency in practice is more important than perfection over time. Most of us know…
Excerpts from the interview.Q: What was the genesis of this book? Assa Doron: Alex and I have been working in India for around two decades and we’ve done collaborative research before on different aspects of health and public health in India. I did a book with professor Robin Jeffrey called ‘Waste of a Nation’. I…
High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI, throws papers (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court witnessed dramatic scenes on Friday after a petitioner appearing in person created a ruckus during a hearing, threw case papers inside the courtroom and allegedly used abusive language against the Chief Justice of India…
Squirrels are some of the commonest animals in parks, gardens and backyards. You might see them scuttling across a fence or racing up a tree trunk or digging through leaves for food. They are quick, clever and endlessly busy, which is probably why so many people wonder how long they actually live.The answer is not…
NEW DELHI: The end of the Budget session of Parliament this year marked a rare high for the opposition. The Congress-led INDIA bloc united with other opposition parties to prevent the Centre from passing a Constitution Amendment Bill. The Bill linked implementation of women’s reservation to delimitation. This was on April 17. Nearly three months…
MUMBAI: Bank of Maharashtra reported a net profit of Rs 2,023 crore in Q1FY27, up 27% from Rs 1,594 crore in the corresponding quarter a year earlier, driven by higher net interest income and non-interest income as loan growth lifted interest earnings while other income streams strengthened. The increase in net profit was driven by…
Canadians who bought recalled Silk and Great Value plant milk may claim up to $300,000 Canadians who had bought or consumed recalled Silk and Great Value plant-based beverages linked to the 2024 listeria outbreak are now eligible for compensation under a C$7.5 million class-action settlement.The settlement has been approved by the Superior Court of Quebec,…