In a quiet corner of Japan, a simple white telephone booth has become an unlikely place of comfort for people grieving the loss of someone they love. It has no working telephone connection, no signal and no way to deliver a message to its intended recipient. Yet, thousands of people have travelled to it to…
New KVS app to help parents monitor children’s attendance and academic performance; verification deadline announced PRAYAGRAJ: Parents of students enrolled in more than 1,200 Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) across the country will soon be able to keep a closer watch on their children’s school life without waiting for parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) or depending on messages from…
During Diwali week, cleaning and reconnecting with individuals from the past can enhance relationships significantly. Venus and Jupiter’s alignment encourages generosity and forgiveness while also highlighting past grievances. Singles may find love through family gatherings, while couples can revitalize their bonds through shared experiences. Important reminders include managing gift spending and addressing conflicts diplomatically to…
Sanjay Gupta passes away at 59: Mumbai Police say other people were present at house when he fell in bathroom; family has not expressed any suspicion so far Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, the director of ‘Kaante’, ‘Kaabil’ and ‘Shootout at Wadala’, has passed away at the age of 59. According to the Mumbai Police, he fell…
Indian Oil posts record Rs 22,503 crore Q2 profit, 2.7 times higher year-on-year, as lower crude prices and strong petrochemical and gas margins boost earnings NEW DELHI: State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) reported record profit of Rs 22,503 crore during the Sept quarter – a 2.7-fold jump over a year ago – driven largely by…
Nidhi Bhasin Rohilla with her two daughters and prominent chess player Taniya Sachdev (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: Have you ever visited a chess tournament? There is a certain kind of silence that persists outside a tournament hall. It belongs to the parents. Behind the doors, children are hunched over boards in a hush so complete…
When a sweet craving hits and you’re trying to stay low-carb, a few of these coconut balls can save the day. They need no oven, no fancy equipment and only three ingredients, and they come together in about five minutes. Soft, lightly sweet and full of coconut flavour, they make an easy snack for low-carb…
Rouble Nagi wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026; turns abandoned walls into classrooms for children An abandoned wall in a neighbourhood rarely attracts much attention. But for Indian artist and educator Rouble Nagi, it can become a classroom, a learning resource and a starting point for a child’s education. Over the past two decades,…
A large buy for the house deserves extra thought from Sagittarius between 2 and 8 November. Dhanteras on Friday is a popular day to book appliances, furniture, and even property. But Shani, retrograde in Pisces, keeps Kantaka Shani active in your fourth house of home and slows matters linked to comfort and property. Neptune sits…
