Aloe vera likes bright, indirect sunlight. For this, it is often advisable to use a south- or west-facing window, which works well. It can handle some direct sun, but too much harsh light may stress and wilt the leaves if exposed for a long duration with proper hydration. If the plant looks pale, it may…
African proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Some sayings survive because they express an idea that people keep recognising in their own lives. This African proverb has remained popular for that reason. It does not talk about wealth, success, or status. Instead, it focuses on something much closer to everyday experience.“The man…
US President Donald Trump launched strikes on Iran hours after an American Apache attack helicopter was brought down near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.US central command (CENTCOM) said the attack, which it described as “self defence” strike began at 5pm Washington time on Trump’s order and were intended as a “proportional response” to what…
Sanjay Manjrekar, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has backed the appointment of more overseas captains in the Indian Premier League (IPL), stressing that franchises should focus on leadership ability rather than nationality when choosing their skipper.Speaking on the Sportstar podcast, Manjrekar said the performance of Indian…
Novak Djokovic pranks ball girl (Screengrabs) Novak Djokovic entertained fans at Wimbledon 2026 with a playful prank before producing another dominant performance to reach the third round. During a changeover in his second-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Djokovic asked a ball girl to help remove the tag from the back of his shirt. He then…
BJP MLA questions own government sitting on resolution seeking Bharat Ratna to Savarkar NEW DELHI: In an unusual development, BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday questioned the BJP-led Maharashtra government in the state assembly over the delay in taking up a resolution seeking the posthumous conferment of the Bharat Ratna on Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar…
Growing food at home does not always mean having a big garden. Mushrooms are the latest trend in terrace or indoor farming. They can be cultivated indoors even without having a lot of space, making them an excellent option for beginners, people living in apartments, and gardening enthusiasts in general. As long as there is…
NEW DELHI: Govt is considering relief measures for airlines on multiple fronts, with no end in sight to the US-Iran war and airlines complaining of higher operating costs, along with drop in traffic. This week it could clear the way for a Rs 5,000 crore emergency credit line guarantee scheme (ECLGS), that may provide some…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s blistering 50 off just 15 balls may have lit up the scoreboard, but the real impact of the moment came after the innings, when he spoke about the people standing quietly behind the scenes of his rise. In a sport that often celebrates power, timing and fearless intent, his words brought the spotlight…
NEW DELHI: Just days after refusing to step down following the Trinamool Congress’ crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee appears to have quietly acknowledged the end of her government.The West Bengal chief minister’s bio on X now describes her as “Founder Chairperson All India Trinamool Congress. Chief Minister of West Bengal…