“Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.” With this simple line, Pablo Picasso opens a door into the private world of an artist’s mind. It is not a statement about colour or technique, but about memory, emotion, and the quiet need to document every feeling of one’s life. Picasso, the revolutionary Spanish‑French painter…
Ajinkya Rahane and Shubman Gill (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) KOLKATA: Change is the buzz word in Bengal now. And Kolkata Knight Riders will look for the same in their home match winning record this season as they return to the Eden Gardens after almost a month. The three-time IPL champions got off to a poor start…
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the global second-in-command of the Islamic State group, had been killed in a joint operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces.In a statement, Trump said the operation was carried out at his direction and involved what he called a “meticulously planned and very…
A child does not need a flawless childhood to grow into a healthy adult. What they need, more than perfection, is the feeling that home is a place where they can be fully themselves without fear of shame, ridicule or emotional rejection. Many children grow up cared for in visible ways. They are fed, educated,…
Gig workers have called for a temporary nationwide strike on Saturday, asking app-based drivers and delivery workers to cease services from 12 pm to 5 pm to protest against rising fuel prices and low payment rates.The Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU) has appealed to workers to join the shutdown, arguing that increasing petrol…
LSG Captain Rishabh Pant (PTI photo) Rishabh Pant has been fined INR 12 lakh after Lucknow Super Giants were found guilty of maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.As captain of the franchise, Pant is responsible for ensuring the team completes its 20…
Amavasya is considered to be one of the most potent days for religious and spiritual activities. Worshiping ancestors or forefathers is the focus of this day. People carry out ceremonies relating to their ancestors, such as pitru tarpan and pind daan. Vat Savitri Vrat and Shani Amavasya will also take place on this auspicious day….
File photo: US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump returned from China on Friday, facing mounting pressure over the Iran war, with top aides preparing options for renewed military action against Tehran if diplomacy fails.According to a New York Times report, Pentagon officials have drafted plans for a possible resumption of strikes under a…
Children may forget the exact details of a day, the color of the curtains, the brand of the lunchbox, or what they wore to school in third grade. But they rarely forget tone. They do not forget the sentence that made them feel safe, or small, or proud, or deeply seen. Long after childhood has…
Akash Singh’s celebration (Image: X) Akash Singh made an unforgettable first appearance of IPL 2026 for Lucknow Super Giants, not only because of his crucial wickets against Chennai Super Kings but also due to a unique celebration that quickly went viral during the clash at the Ekana Stadium on Friday.The left-arm pacer struck twice inside…
NEW DELHI: India and the UK are working on a “unique and creative solution” to address issues arising from Britain’s recent steel safeguard measure, which is delaying the operationalisation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).The two countries, on July 24, 2025, signed the pact, under which 99% of Indian exports would enter the…
TS DOST 2026 Phase 1 allotment result: The Telangana Degree Online Services Telangana (TS DOST) has released the Phase 1 seat allotment result for 2026 admissions. Candidates who registered for the counselling process can now check their allotment status through the official website, which is, dostpg.cgg.gov.in.Students who have been allotted seats in the first phase…
