India joins elite group of nations with BMD capability NEW DELHI: India has successfully conducted three consecutive flight-tests on June 10 and 11 (Wednesday and Thursday) to demonstrate its multi-layered ballistic missile defence system (BMD) capability to intercept long and medium-range missiles.The tests have put the country in the elite group of nations having BMD…
NEW DELHI: Commercial vehicle drivers’ unions in Delhi-NCR have announced a three-day strike from May 21 to 23 (from Thursday to Saturday), demanding an immediate hike in taxi and auto fares amid rising fuel prices and alleged exploitation by app-based cab aggregators.As per news agency ANI, the “Chalak Shakti Union” submitted a letter to the…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government is willing to listen to concerns raised by stock market investors regarding the taxation framework for Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG).Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the TEXPROCIL Export Awards event, Sitharaman said the Centre remains open to suggestions from…
NEW DELHI: Stock markets are likely to be guided this week by the outcome of state elections and high crude oil prices amid the West Asia conflict, say analysts.The developments related to the West Asia conflict and the Strait of Hormuz will also be tracked by investors, they said. Counting of votes for the five…
The Times Internet Half Marathon was not just about running – it was an experience where every kilometre was supported, every runner felt motivated, and every detail was carefully planned.Behind this smooth and well-managed event were numerous partners, each playing an important role in making it more than just a race.At the forefront stood Meril,…
The mid-air collision of two US Navy E/A-18 Growlers of the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 present us with the dangers of low level display flying. One of the most important dictums of aviation is ‘fly high, fly safe’. A low level flying display such as the one in which the two Growlers collided, while performing…
The listed price of a home is rarely the final amount a buyer ends up paying. Beyond the purchase price, homebuyers often face a range of additional expenses, from government levies and loan-processing charges to maintenance deposits and interior work. While some of these costs are mandatory, others vary depending on the project, location and…
CPI(ML) said Congress didn’t get all of its own votes. NEW DELHI: The CPI(ML) Liberation on Thursday firmly rejected speculation that its legislators had cross-voted in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, asserting that both its MLAs voted for the Congress candidate as decided. The party instead said the election outcome showed that Congress had failed…
Image Credit: YouTube/ Earl Nightingale Motivation Earl Nightingale was one of the world’s most respected motivational speakers and personal development authors. Often called the “Dean of Personal Development,” he inspired millions of people through his speeches, radio programs, and books. Nightingale believed that success begins with positive thinking, determination, and consistent effort. His ideas encouraged…
Working parents often live inside a contradiction that never fully resolves. They are expected to be deeply present at home, fully committed at work, endlessly patient, emotionally available, financially stable and somehow rested enough to do all of it well. That is a crushing list for any human being, let alone someone trying to move…