CBSE launches psycho-social counselling support and mental wellbeing services for Class X and XII students Central Board of Secondary Education has rolled out the annual psycho-social counseling support services for students appearing for the examination for Class X and XII. The service is based on emotional well-being and stress management within the context of the…
When drinking water, glass and copper bottles are two popular choices. Copper water bottles contain antimicrobial properties, but glass bottles function as chemical-free storage containers for pure drinking water. The two products offer different health benefits, but users need to understand their risks. Copper can leach from metal objects and glass bottle caps contain microplastics,…
Stuck in a rut with your career, love life, or finances? Astrology might hold the key to understanding your predicament. With Saturn’s slow and steady influence urging you to lay solid groundwork and create boundaries, and Mercury retrograde allowing for the chance to revisit past decisions, you have tools at your disposal. Life isn’t always…
In a remarkable achievement for Indian cinema, ‘Homebound,’ directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and featuring talents like Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa, has made it to the Top 15 shortlist for the International Feature Film category at the Oscars. ‘Homebound’, India’s official Oscar entry for 2026, continues its strong run. It has made the Top 15…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday slammed Uttarakhand govt for being a silent spectator for two decades to rampant encroachment of forest land in Rishikesh, which was allotted in 1950 to Gandhian Mira Behn by the then UP govt, and said it smacked of nexus between the executive and squatters. The court also sought details…
Americans may have enjoyed some short-term relief in 2025, as President Donald Trump’s tariffs did not immediately drive up living costs. But for 2026 could bring a different picture, economists have warned, with prices expected to rise as businesses start passing the additional tariff costs on to consumers.Last year, United States collected $187 billion more…
Arjun Tendulkar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Goa’s experiment of promoting all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Sachin Tendulkar, to open the innings has failed to yield results in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.Arjun opened the innings for the third consecutive match and once again failed to make an impact with the bat. Opening against Punjab,…
Gautam Gambhir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has commented on the split coaching setup in India following the Asian Giants’ poor performances in Test cricket under head coach Gautam Gambhir. India suffered two whitewashes at home in the past two years, including a humiliating 0-3 loss to New Zealand in 2024,…
Oman now charges OMR 600 for citizenship applications and OMR 200 for nationality withdrawal/Image: X Applying for Omani citizenship will now come with a clearly defined price tag. In a move aimed at tightening and standardising nationality services, Oman has approved a new fee structure covering both citizenship applications and requests to relinquish nationality, according…
Priyanka Chopra starts 2026 with gratitude, pausing to praise her resilience after a fast-paced journey. In an Instagram video from a sunset beach walk, she vows self-kindness: “Forget to pat yourself on the back sometimes.” She urges perseverance toward light, with Bollywood comeback in Rajamouli’s Varanasi for Sankranthi 2027. Priyanka Chopra is starting 2026 feeling…
