An IIT (BHU) alumnus’s candid reflection on feeling “trapped” during engineering college has ignited a wider conversation on passion, privilege and career choices. His admission that he pursued interests beyond academics and eventually left engineering behind has divided social media, raising questions about whether a degree should shape an individual’s entire professional life. Remember, when…
High above the Amazon rainforest, invisible currents of water vapour move through the sky in narrow, fast-flowing bands, carrying a volume of moisture that dwarfs even the largest rivers on the ground below. Scientists call this phenomenon an atmospheric river, sometimes nicknamed a flying river when it occurs above dense forest, and unlike a conventional…
A person demonstrates Japan’s TRUSCO Do Reimon Box, a walk-in cooling booth. As record-breaking heatwaves become more frequent around the world, keeping outdoor workers safe has become an increasingly urgent challenge. Japan may have come up with an unusual solution. A Japanese company has developed what many are calling a “human refrigerator”, a walk-in cooling…
Royal Birkdale (Southport): There was no dearth of drama at the 154 th Open which literally went to the wire. No less than seven players reached at least eight-under at some point and no one went past 11-under, before the roulette ball got stuck at nine-under for more than two and half hours.Then, first gingerly…
Ambition often lives in future plans, delaying necessary present actions. Edgar Degas stressed aiming high in today’s tasks, not tomorrow’s dreams. Passive ambition pictures future success, while active ambition involves daily effort. Working without a real target is merely a waste of time. Modern culture encourages long-term goals, excusing present inaction. We’ve all done it….
On Monday, July 20, 2026, Sun will transit the Pushya Nakshatra. Pushya is one of the most nourishing of all the nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It is about spiritual growth, emotional healing, family support, wisdom and care. The Sun represents confidence, soul power, authority, father figures, health and direction in life. When the Sun transits…
A day after the Delhi high court declined to direct the transfer of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to a private hospital, his wife Dr Gitanjali J Angmo on Monday challenged the order before a Division Bench, alleging that it “illegally confines” him to the government hospital despite him not being under arrest.According…
AP EAPCET 2026 Phase 1 counselling registration begins on July 20 for BE and BTech admissions. Check the registration process, important dates, required documents, processing fee, and other key details for Andhra Pradesh engineering counselling. AP EAPCET counselling registration 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (AP EAPCET) 2026 counselling is…
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: The toss for the second unofficial Test between India U19 and Sri Lanka U19 has been delayed due to a wet outfield at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday. Match officials are monitoring the conditions before announcing the revised toss time. First…
Elon Musk is widely known for leading successful companies in various industries, ranging from electric vehicles and space exploration to artificial intelligence to clean energy. Regardless of whether people love or hate him because of his visionary approach or his unusual leadership style, his entrepreneurial experience can teach a lot to founders and professionals who…
There’s a certain kind of person who thinks they’ve got it all figured out once they hit a certain age or a certain job title, and usually that’s the exact moment they stop growing. This old line pushes back against that. “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get…
The day may feel heavier than it looks, Aquarius. The Moon sits in a sensitive corner of your chart, bringing low mood, delays, and that annoying sense that every task has a hurdle attached.You may begin with one plan and spend half the day adjusting it. Files move slowly, people misunderstand, and even simple errands…
