Image Courtesy: The Washington Post A family heirloom that had survived a dangerous journey out of the then-Soviet Union nearly a century ago ended up at the bottom of a New York garbage pile. For Victor, 45, letting it disappear was not an option. His wife Susanna had accidentally thrown two rings into the trash…
You can want the full ritual and still not be able to do it. That is the starting point for many Hindu families in the US and UK. Not indifference. Not lack of faith. Just real life.A proper yagya, also written yajna, is a Vedic fire ritual with trained chanting, offerings into a consecrated fire,…
A major tribute is set to come up in Theni district for one of Tamil cinema’s most respected filmmakers, Bharathiraja. The Tamil Nadu Government has announced plans to build a memorial hall in his birthplace, complete with a bronze statue. The announcement has now received appreciation from actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan, who…
Brydon Carse nightclub incident (Screengrabs) England’s cricketing culture is under fresh scrutiny after another late-night incident involving one of its players, raising questions over whether the traditional post-match drink has gone too far in an era of increasingly professional sport.The latest episode involved fast bowler Brydon Carse, who was pictured outside a nightclub in the…
Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul at Congress headquarters on Independence Day. NEW DELHI: Is the Congress trying to send out a subtle message signalling “soft minority appeasement”? Or has the party played to BJP’s strength by lapping up a controversy that may push it into a corner?The Congress’s decision to sing only two stanzas…
Wars are now hitting more than 43% of the world’s oil supply More than 43% of the world’s oil now comes from countries caught in wars, attacks and export curbs. Countries hit by the disruptions produced about 45 million barrels of oil a day in 2025, according to Reuters calculations based on IEA data.The figure,…
US to restore staffing at Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations, NYT report The United States is preparing to return diplomats to several Middle Eastern embassies that were evacuated during the war with Iran, according to a report by the New York Times. The move suggests Washington does not expect a return to full-scale…
A good performance can catch attention even without a big star attached to it. That is exactly what happened with Baby Nakshathra, who has been receiving praise for her role in ‘Irumudi.’ The young actor’s performance has now earned appreciation from one of Tamil cinema’s leading performers, Dhanush. A video call between the two has…
RVUNL JE recruitment 2026 The Rajasthan power companies have extended the deadline to apply for their 2026 recruitment drive, giving candidates more time to submit their applications. The new last date is August 31, 2026.The recruitment drive covers 2,005 posts across two common recruitment exercises. One notification is for Junior Accountant and Junior Assistant/Commercial Assistant-II…
Bangkok taxi goes viral for unusual free service, passengers can take essentials without paying A Bangkok taxi is getting attention online for something passengers would hardly expect to find during a regular ride. Inside the cab is a collection of everyday products that people can take without paying for them. A video showing the unusual…
