There’s an old Japanese proverb that sounds incredibly simple on the surface, but completely flips how you view your life once it finally clicks:”Uo gokoro areba mizu gokoro.”Translated literally, it means: If the fish has a mind, so does the water.It’s a beautiful bit of imagery, but it carries a punchy truth about reciprocity and…
Former President Pratibha Patil (left) presenting the Padma Bhushan Award to Nagarajan Vittal. The IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, 1960 batch. (Source: PTI/File) “Fortune favours the bold.” Few stories in India’s technology history illustrate this better than the remarkable journey that transformed a country struggling with red tape into one of the world’s largest…
Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System, only slightly larger than Earth’s Moon, but what lies beneath its battered surface is anything but small. Its metallic core stretches out to nearly 85 per cent of the planet’s total radius, leaving behind a rocky shell so thin it barely qualifies as a shell at…
The night sky has inspired people for thousands of years, but scientists now say it could look very different in the future. The researchers at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) warn that ambitious plans to launch huge numbers of satellites into Earth’s orbit could make the night sky much brighter than it is today.While many…
Italian performance motorcycle maker Ducati has launched the ultra-exclusive Ducati Panigale V4 Lamborghini in India at an eye-watering price of Rs 1 crore, ex-showroom. The limited-edition superbike is inspired by the Lamborghini Revuelto and comes as the latest collaboration between the two Italian brands. Ducati has confirmed that all units allocated for India have already…
The Moon provides a more peaceful setting for contemplation before action. During this transit, the Pisces may handle sensitive issues, financial review and planning with more clarity. What to Do Today Use this day to investigate issues that need more thought. Look at insurance, tax papers, family funds, outstanding bills, or business expenses. A little…
Image used for representative purpose only (Photo credit: AP) MANILA: Philippine forces killed 10 suspected Muslim militants Friday in the deadliest clash so far this year in the south, where troops have been fighting remaining rebels waging a considerably weakened separatist insurgency, officials said.Decades of secessionist violence in the south, homeland of minority Muslims in…
RSSB has released the Computer Instructor Exam City Slip 2026 for candidates appearing in the Basic and Senior Computer Instructor recruitment examination. The city details can be accessed through the Rajasthan SSO portal using login credentials. The board will issue the provisional admit card on August 19. Candidates should check the allotted district and follow…
‘A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving’ Picture a traveller standing at a busy intersection in a foreign city. Her phone battery dies, taking her maps, digital tickets, and step-by-step plans with it. Instead of panicking, she puts the phone in her pocket, turns down a side street lined…
Ekadashi holds a great religious significance amomng Hindus. The day is considered highly auspicious in Sanatan Dharma. This is the day when devotees of Lord Vishni offer prayers and seek his blessings with devotion. Devotees observe strict fast on this specific day to seek spiritual growth. Ekadashi falls twice a month and during Sharavana month,…
Many people begin their day with affirmations, visualization or meditation, hoping to attract better health, financial abundance and personal success. There is no scientific proof that manifestation alone can produce certain results, but many spiritual practices hold that some times of day are better than others for setting intentions and creating that focused mindset. Practitioners…
Walking through an airport terminal these days, it is hard not to notice how much of the journey now depends on being connected before the aircraft even leaves the gate. People board with phones already loaded, laptops half-open, expecting the same internet they had in the lounge or at home. American Airlines has now put…
