Samanta Bullock in New York City (Source: Instagram) A model and business executive has claimed she was stopped from boarding a British Airways flight at New York’s JFK Airport because she was travelling alone while using a wheelchair.47-year-old Samanta Bullock, founder of disability inclusion company Bullock Inclusion, said she was due to fly from New…
Net direct tax collections rose 14.64% to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore as of June 17 in the current financial year, driven by robust advance tax payments from companies and higher securities transaction tax (STT) collections, according to government data released on Thursday, as reported PTI.The growth keeps the Centre on track to meet its…
Nearly 370,000 bottles of the popular antidepressant Duloxetine have been recalled as they contain high levels of cancer-causing compounds. This prescription medicine is used to treat depression, anxiety, and nerve damage. In an alert, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the medication may contain a carcinogen above the recommended interim limit. The…
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…
Manika Batra (Image credit: PTI) MUMBAI: India’s most recognisable table tennis player, Manika Batra, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Asian Games after failing to meet the selection criteria laid down by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).In Manika’s absence, India’s women’s team will be led by Sreeja Akula and…
The Art of the Deal met the ghost of Versailles. U.S President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a controversial MoU committing, among other things, Washington to help finance Iran’s reconstruction to the tune of $300 billion. TOI correspondent from Washington: The Art of the Deal met the ghost of Versailles. US President Donald Trump on…
In his new book ‘Communion’, JD Vance reveals he would take the hardest path if he believes in something. US Vice President JD Vance has come up with a new memoir, which is primarily about his faith. Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, published on June 18, 2026, traces his spiritual journey, how he…
In Taare Zameen Par, there is a well-known song sequence that captures the world of the “ideal” student — disciplined, focused, always moving towards success with structure and routine. That image fits perfectly with Yohaan Nandkishore Awasthi, Ishaan’s elder brother in the film — the bright, organised, high-achieving child who stands in contrast to Ishaan’s…
Japanese proverbs are renowned for conveying life lessons in an easy but powerful way through imagery. They have been handed down from generation to generation and usually highlight virtues like determination, discipline, patience, humility and self-improvement. Most Japanese proverbs are based on life experiences, nature and work. One such attributed Japanese proverb states: “Life without…
The reality: “Emotions naturally fluctuate, and that’s normal.” Chasing non-stop romantic euphoria is an absolute recipe for heartbreak. That initial, stomach-flipping spark of a brand-new relationship is highly addictive, but it is biologically unsustainable. Eventually, it naturally settles into a deeper, much quieter, and more stable kind of partnership. If you freak out the second…
Wilhelm Wundt (Image: Wikipedia) Most people use words like trust, honour, fairness, and respect without thinking too much about what they actually look like in physical form. In daily life, these ideas guide decisions constantly. People stay in jobs because they feel respected. They continue friendships because they trust someone’s intentions. They leave situations when…
Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth outlook. Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth…
