Today, the Moon is in Scorpio, a sign of its debilitation, and the result may be that feelings are more intense than usual. Mars 7th aspect can bring more intensity. Jupiter’s 5th aspect can bring wisdom and protection if you are patient. Mercury goes direct on July 24th, so take your time with what you…
A routine railway tunnel project in the Swedish coastal town of Varberg has turned into an unexpected archaeological event, after construction crews cut into a buried stretch of the town’s medieval waterfront and uncovered the remains of six separate shipwrecks. The vessels range from the Middle Ages to the seventeenth century, with four dating to…
The biggest mistake beginners make is assuming rosemary behaves like mint or coriander. It does not. Rosemary evolved in rocky, dry regions where rainwater drains away quickly and roots rarely stay wet for long. In India, it grows best in places with plenty of sunlight and good air circulation. Hill stations naturally provide favourable conditions,…
Britain’s canal network was never designed with nature in mind. Built more than two centuries ago to move coal, clay and cotton across an industrialising country, these engineered waterways were about as far from a natural habitat as a landscape could get. Yet today, nearly 8,000 kilometres of canals crisscrossing the country have quietly become…
Life aboard the International Space Station (ISS) depends on making the most of every available resource, especially water. Transporting supplies from Earth is enormously expensive, so astronauts cannot simply rely on regular deliveries for drinking water. Instead, the ISS uses one of the most sophisticated recycling systems ever built. At the heart of that system…
Jaishankar with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi External affairs minister S Jaishankar underlined the significance of fair market access, trade balance and supply chain reliability in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, while welcoming recent measures to normalise Sino-Indian ties like the upgrading of the visa framework and resumption of direct flights, Kailash pilgrimage…
Pic courtesy: Instagram/ @pennyhundleyart Her picture is still circulating in millions of pockets every day, and yet her story remains largely untold. Flip the U.S. Mint’s 2026 Sacagawea $1 coin, and you will see her: Polly Cooper, a woman from the Oneida tribe who helped George Washington’s Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. Chances are,…
Dharmendra Pradhan accuses Congress of politicising NEET issue, reiterates government’s commitment to parliamentary discussion and reforms NEW DELHI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday criticised Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress over their protest on the NEET issue, alleging that students were being used as political tools to create disruption during…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 23, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
For 25,000 years, the GunaiKurnai (an Australian Aboriginal nation) people carried grass into Cloggs Cave and burned it. Archaeologists have finally found physical evidence that proves the ritual existed. These people burned the grass as part of rituals tied to magic, healing and the spiritual realm. Researchers unearthed layers of ash rich in phytoliths, microscopic…
Concert tourism continues to grow, with more travellers planning holidays around performances by global artists. With a packed calendar of international acts scheduled for the second half of 2026, Singapore is set to welcome some of the biggest names in music. Add to that its seamless flight connectivity, diverse accommodation options, state-of-the-art infrastructure and hassle-free…
Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy was among the world’s greatest writers, philosophers and moral thinkers. His novels changed the face of literature for ever and his later writings on morality, nonviolence, love and spirituality influenced some of the greatest leaders in history including Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Tolstoy’s…
