Art transcends words, making the invisible visible. A painting of grief or a blues song about heartbreak allows us to connect with emotions we might struggle to articulate. Have you ever tried to explain a feeling and run out of words halfway through? You know exactly what is happening inside you, but the moment you…
Woman dies after panic over monkey attack at Kalugumalai Temple hilltop in Tamil Nadu. TUTICORIN: A 24-year-old woman, who got married a month ago, died after falling off the hilltop of the Kalugumalai Ucchi Pillayar temple on Friday evening in the Tuticorin district.The deceased was identified as Anitha, 24, wife of Suresh, an abroad worker…
A firetruck is parked at the intersection of 3rd Avenue and East 42nd Street after buildings in the area were evacuated The temporary suspension of one of New York City’s largest office-to-residential conversion projects after few steel columns buckled last week drew attention to the engineering complexities of transforming ageing office buildings into housing, a…
German car maker Volkswagen is reportedly planning to cut 100,000 jobs and close four of its manufacturing plants in the country, per a CNBC report last month. Now, Reuters reports that Volkswagen employees will get the chance to directly question and “grill” CEO Oliver Blume. According to the news agency, Volkswagen’s works council said it…
Image Credit: Instagram/ simonebiles Simone Biles is widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts in history. Known for her extraordinary athletic ability, determination, and resilience, she has earned numerous Olympic and World Championship medals throughout her career. Beyond her achievements in gymnastics, Biles has become an inspiration to millions through her advocacy for mental…
German military likely to start conscription mid-2027, senior politician says Germany could reintroduce compulsory military service by mid-2027 if voluntary recruitment fails to meet ambitious troop targets, a senior parliamentarian has warned, as the country faces a growing threat from Russia and an unpredictable United States.The government introduced a new voluntary military service model in…
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (9) is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (AP Photo) A dramatic injury-time header from substitute Goncalo Ramos guided Portugal to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia at the Toronto Stadium on Friday. The high-octane…
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, who is on a two-nation tour to boost defence cooperation, landed in Vietnam capital Hanoi on Monday.Before leaving for Hanoi, Rajnath posted on X, “Today, 18th May, I shall be reaching Hanoi. Looking forward to visiting Vietnam and South Korea this week to further expand the scope of our engagement. I…
NEW DELHI: Flagging the introduction of a third language in schools, Supreme Court Thursday said the decision to introduce it at the Class IX level would put unnecessary stress on students preparing for board examinations.A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and R Mahadevan made the observation while hearing Tamil Nadu govt’s appeal against a…
The exact increase will depend on several things – global gold prices, GST, purity, making charges, and even the jeweller you buy from. But one thing is clear: imported gold itself has become costlier. To put it simply, if gold worth ₹1 lakh earlier attracted roughly ₹6,000 in import duty, the same quantity could now…