Make your own natural garden pest spray: 5 DIY recipes and the plants you should never spray them on There’s an understandable appeal to reaching for something from the kitchen cabinet instead of a chemical pesticide when aphids show up on your roses or whiteflies start clustering under a tomato leaf. But “natural” and “harmless”…
Jasprit Bumrah (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: As India enter a critical phase in their bid to stay alive in the World Test Championship (WTC) race, Jasprit Bumrah and Shubman Gill are taking a cautious approach to regaining full fitness ahead of the two-Test series in Sri Lanka starting Aug 15.TOI understands that Bumrah will begin…
The Moon in Capricorn brings a serious direction to your thoughts. Shravana Nakshatra is a Nakshatra that values spoken information. A delayed response, repeated command, or short comment may have more meaning than it seems at first. What to do today Hear all that is said before you come up with your answer. Sometimes, a…
Days after Elon Musk admitted that he “got carried away” during Donald Trump’s 2024 election campaign, he is once again stepping into the US political arena with a major push to help Republicans win the 2026 midterm elections. The tech billionaire is reviving his political action committee, America PAC, which played a key role in…
Quote of the day by Frida Kahlo ( Photo: Canva) Life is an unpredictable voyage, and we are all sailing our ships.Every new day does not stay fixed, and hardships and happy phases eventually change, so it is very important to stay flexible, let go of rigid expectations, and adapt with calm rather than fear….
Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket.Rahane shared the news through a post on Instagram, where he uploaded a video message with the caption: “Cap 278 signing off”.“Thank you for all the love and support over the years. Forever grateful,” Rahane wrote in his…
Indian American scientist Dr Ravi Thadhani to lead Cedars-Sinai’s medical and research ecosystem Indian American physician-scientist Dr Ravi Thadhani, whose research has helped transform the diagnosis of life-threatening pregnancy complications and kidney diseases, has been appointed to one of the most senior leadership positions at Cedars-Sinai, one of the United States’ leading academic medical centres.Beginning…
Asian equities showed signs of stabilising on Thursday, but investors remained cautious after a turbulent week marked by a sharp AI-driven market sell-off, uncertainty over the US interest rate outlook and renewed geopolitical tensions that briefly sent oil prices soaring. Taiwan’s benchmark climbed 666.47 points to 40,705.65, up 1.66%, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 201.22…
(From right) Neeraj Chopra with Rohit Yadav and Anderson Peters in Glasgow (Image credit: Instagram) The last time Neeraj Chopra competed at Commonwealth Games, he won gold in 2018. The next edition passed him by because of a groin injury. Now, after nearly nine months out and a return to competition only last month, the…
Being President of the United States meant Barack Obama’s days were packed with intelligence briefings, diplomatic meetings and decisions that shaped the world. Yet every evening, there was one appointment he tried not to miss: dinner with his family. For the Obamas, the dinner table was never treated as an optional ritual. It was protected…
There is a festive note in your day, even if it begins quietly. Family celebration, a social gathering, or some pleasant get-together can pull you into warmer company. The Moon brightens your public and family interactions, and Venus smooths conversation. People respond well to you, and your speech carries charm without trying too hard.You may…
Asian equities showed signs of stabilising on Thursday, but investors remained cautious after a turbulent week marked by a sharp AI-driven market sell-off, uncertainty over the US interest rate outlook and renewed geopolitical tensions that briefly sent oil prices soaring.Taiwan’s benchmark climbed 666.47 points to 40,705.65, up 1.66%, while South Korea’s Kospi gained 201.22 points…
