India is said to be exploring rare earth samples from Russia as it steps up efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China.State miner IREL is in talks with Rosneft on sourcing samples from the Tomtor deposit in Siberia, which the Russian oil major acquired last year. The discussions are being routed through…
Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s first public address after his father’s funeral comes with a ‘revenge list,’ naming 13 world leaders after the death of the country’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.The online “revenge list”, published late on Saturday by Hamshahri, names 13 foreign leaders whom it portrays as targets following Khamenei’s death. The publication…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his election campaigning for the West Bengal assembly elections on Monday by addressing the people of the state through an open letter. In the letter, PM Modi reflected on his experiences during the campaign and reiterated his vision of building a ‘Viksito Bangla’ (Developed Bengal).The campaign officially ended…
Ancient Roman roads were far more complex than their visible stone surfaces suggest. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons When we view the remains of the ancient Roman road today, what is typically presented to us is the huge, interlocking slabs of stone known as the pavimentum. This represents a powerful symbol of empire and its permanence,…
Retirement-friendly cities of India (Canva) If you thought retirement is about slowing down, you were wrong. It is about choosing a place that offers quality of life, better healthcare, pleasant weather and safety. With India’s senior citizen population expected to reach nearly 347 million by 2050, according to the United Nations, retirement-friendly cities are becoming…
Marcus Aurelius (Image: Wikipedia) Two people can sit through the exact same bad day and walk away from it completely differently. One replays every small annoyance until the whole day feels ruined. The other lets most of it go and remembers the one good conversation instead. Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor, wrote about this exact…
Trump has softened his stance on Spain after his lash out Madrid said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump had softened his rhetoric on Spain hours after threatening to halt trade with the Nato ally, because he had been made aware of a surge in Madrid’s contributions to the alliance in recent years.On his…
General:Money and luck walk beside you today, but your mind keeps pacing. Jupiter boosts your gains, and the Moon pushes ambition, so you earn more than expected, yet you still feel a restless buzz under the skin.Channel that energy into something useful. Finish pending tasks, clear emails, organise your cupboard, plan next week’s schedule. If…
Not your loud, confident kind of day. The Moon presses on your inner mood and Saturn throws little hurdles in your path, so work may feel slower, and you may feel slightly depressed without a clear reason.Keep your speech under control. One harsh sentence in a meeting, or a blunt reply at home, can create…
Spiritual teacher Ram Dass offers a profound perspective on life, urging us to “expect nothing” and embrace every experience, including hardships, as essential steps on our journey. He advises against rigid expectations that lead to suffering, instead promoting a calmer approach that views challenges as opportunities for growth. His wisdom resonates deeply in today’s high-pressure…
GUJCET 2026 result: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has released the GUJCET result 2026 today, May 4, 2026, on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) can now check and download their scorecards online at gseb.org.To access the result, candidates need to enter their 6-digit…
UPSC Prelims Result 2026: Common mistakes qualified candidates must avoid after clearing the first hurdle NEW DELHI: Clearing the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination is a major milestone, but experienced candidates and mentors often caution that it is only the beginning of a much longer journey. With the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declaring the…
