An old Chinese proverb perfectly captures what it actually takes to survive the twists and turns of a long-term relationship:”Fū qī tóng xīn, qí lì duàn jīn.”Translation: “When husband and wife are of one mind, their combined strength can cut through metal.”It’s a gritty, intensely practical piece of wisdom. Notice it doesn’t mention fairy-tale romance,…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) For more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has built a career on proving people wrong.Every time critics questioned him, he responded with goals. Every time doubts surfaced about his longevity, he produced another record. From Manchester to Madrid, Turin to Riyadh, and throughout an extraordinary international career with Portugal, Ronaldo…
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday accused Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government of “protecting big fish” after an FIR was registered against eight persons over the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.In a social media post on X, Akhilesh alleged that all the evidence may have been cleaned…
Long before smartphones and social media check-ins, travellers had another way of preserving memories and it was through postage stamps and postal cancellations. Today it sounds like a nostalgic tradition. But for those who miss collecting stamps, worry not as the tradition has returned with a modern twist, thanks to the Karnataka Philately Passport. Let’s…
. There was a time when the arrival of Alphonso mangoes felt as predictable as summer itself.Every year, as temperatures climbed and school holidays began, crates of the golden fruit would start appearing in markets across the country. For many families, Alphonso mangoes were more than a seasonal indulgence. They were a reminder that summer…
LUCKNOW: Among those who lost their lives in the fire that swept through a commercial building in Aliganj on Monday was 21-year-old Abdul Rahman, an employee at the centre.The only earning member of his family, Rahman’s father, Afzal, has been paralysed for years, while his mother, Fahmida, is a homemaker.“Abdul was the only earning member…
The delicious taste of fresh cottage cheese (chhena) is part of what makes Indian desserts so special. While Western-made cheeses are mostly made to be enjoyed in savoury dishes, Indian desserts are where the delight of using fresh, homemade cheese is at its best. This wonderful product is made by straining curdled milk and kneading…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday restrained potential witnesses and the accused in the Twisha Sharma death case from making statements to the media, while clarifying that it had not expressed any opinion on the merits of the allegations surrounding the actor-model’s death in Bhopal.Disposing of the suo motu proceedings initiated over alleged institutional…
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently revealed that he lost nearly 10 kilograms while making Rockstar, despite eating regularly. His experience highlights an often-overlooked reality: not all weight loss is healthy. More than 14 years after Rockstar became one of Bollywood’s most celebrated films, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has shared a lesser-known chapter from its making. Speaking on…
Kylian Mbappe (PTI Photo) England signed off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with the bronze medal after beating France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place playoff at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Speaking after the match, Mbappe admitted France failed to match England in the opening half but praised his teammates for fighting back after the…