This week starts with a heavier heart, Cancer, and you may feel as if your confidence has gone missing in some drawer at home. Early in the week, expenses rise, support feels uneven, and even small matters can seem larger than they are. You may want reassurance from family or your spouse, but the very…
Saudi Arabia’s Qiwa labour platform has outlined a series of regulations covering work permits for Premium Residency holders, employee resignations, training contracts and visa-related services.Holders of Premium Residency must obtain a dedicated work permit through the Qiwa platform. The permit is issued for a fee of SR100.Qiwa said subscription fees for businesses vary depending on…
CHANDIGARH: A cashier at a medical store in Chandigarh’s Sector 11 was shot dead on Saturday afternoon after two masked men allegedly opened fire inside the shop.The victim, identified as Janki Das, was seriously injured in the attack and was rushed to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.According to police, the incident…
Photo credit: X/@BCCIWomen A well-balanced India will rely on openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to provide a strong start against Pakistan when they begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup campaign on Sunday.Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India are aiming to add a second global title after winning the Women’s ODI World Cup last year….
India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, left, and Rohit Sharma (AP Photo) Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to become a regular member of India’s ODI setup once Rohit Sharma steps away from the format after next year’s World Cup in South Africa and Zimbabwe. According to Sehwag, Jaiswal possesses the ability to succeed across…
Researchers have uncovered how the Venus flytrap snaps shut so quickly. The plant’s hinged leaves, already under tension, suddenly soften upon trigger. This rapid release of stored stress causes the trap to flip shut in less than a second, a mechanism previously baffling scientists. Some of nature’s best tricks happen too fast for the human…
A curious viral moment has pushed Blinkit into an unexpected conversation about search design, child-proofing and the line between helpful and unsettling technology. The quick-commerce platform is drawing attention after users on social media reported that typing random gibberish into its search bar did not produce a dead end. Instead, it surfaced chocolates and other…
The week opens on a satisfying note, Gemini, and you’ll feel that some effort from recent days is finally bearing fruit. Early in the week, your mind is sharp, your words carry weight, and people are more willing to listen than usual. There is also a social warmth around you. Respect comes your way easily,…
DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticised Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, accusing him of taking credit for achievements made during the previous DMK government at the recent NITI Aayog meeting.In a post on X, Udhayanidhi questioned whether key achievements highlighted by Vijay at the meeting…
A 14-year-old boy is among three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 21-year-old man in a park in Chelmsford, Essex.Emergency services were called to Central Park at about 7pm on Friday after reports of a serious incident. Officers arrived to find the victim with critical injuries.Despite the efforts of paramedics,…
US investment groups are racing to capitalise on the reopening of Venezuela’s oil sector, targeting underinvested oilfields and launching new investment vehicles after US President Donald Trump’s January call for companies to invest $100 billion to help rebuild the country’s energy industry, the Financial Times reported.Among the early movers is Miami-based Lionheart Capital, which has…
For many students pursuing higher education away from home, accommodation costs can add significantly to the financial burden of studies. To help ease this expense, the Madhya Pradesh government has a “Scheduled Caste Boys/Girls Housing Assistance Scheme”, that provides monthly rental assistance to eligible Scheduled Caste (SC) students living in rented accommodation while studying outside…
