Monsoon is one of the best times to explore the beauty of Maharashtra. This is the time when rugged Sahyadri hills completely transform into a stunning landscape of green valleys and roaring waterfalls. It is also considered the season when the state’s iconic hill forts come alive. Trekkers and history lovers from all across the…
India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $6.295 billion to $696.988 billion during the week ended May 8, helped largely by a sharp rise in gold reserves, PTI reported citing Reserve Bank data released on Friday.The overall forex kitty had declined by $7.794 billion to $690.693 billion in the previous reporting week.India’s reserves had touched an…
Beneath the serene Himalayan peaks lies a wilder side, home to formidable predators. These elusive hunters, including the ghost-like snow leopard and the swift golden eagle, thrive in harsh conditions. Smaller but deadly, Pallas’s cat ambushes rodents, while the Bengal tiger and Himalayan black bear also stalk the foothills, showcasing nature’s raw power. The Himalayas…
Opening bathroom windows after a shower disrupts extractor fan efficiency, pushing moisture into walls and promoting mold growth. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons ; it was simply a chunk that was scraped offThe ritual after showering for many of us is the same. When you’re done with your shower, walk out in the haze of steam…
Being manipulated in a relationship is not always obvious. In many cases, it does not look like open control or dramatic conflict. Instead, it can show up in subtle ways that leave you confused, drained, and constantly second-guessing yourself. Psychologist Ziad Roumy said in a social media video recently that this is especially common when…
For generations, Indian dads have been taught that love is something you show, not something you say. They may struggle to say “I love you” out loud, but they’ll wake up at 5 a.m. to drop you at the railway station. They may never say they’re worried, but they’ll call three times if you don’t…
Japanese proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) People often think about their goals, plans, and dreams in their daily lives. Some people spend time thinking about what they want to do, while others stay busy doing things. But not every effort leads to results, and not every idea becomes a reality. People often have trouble…
Kolkata/Contai: Mass resignations are causing civic bodies to collapse across Bengal, including in Trinamool strongholds, exposing growing organisational strain within the party.On Monday, North Barrackpore municipality was pushed to the brink after 16 councillors tendered their resignations. The churn has also intensified in Bhatpara, Kanchrapara, Halisahar and Garulia. Most resigning councillors described their move as…
Optical illusions aren’t just fun tricks for social media—they’re quiet windows into how our brains work. When you stare at a clever image, your mind doesn’t just see shapes and shadows; it reacts, focuses, and filters them through your own patterns, habits, and emotions. That’s why psychologists and curious learners alike use optical illusions as…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday handed an early edge to its opponents in the upcoming Bankipur Assembly bypoll after its candidate, Abhishek Kumar Sinha, pulled out of the contest, citing “family reasons.“The move gave fresh ammunition to the opposition, which claimed that the saffron party was “jittery at the prospect of a defeat”…