Bihar has reintroduced half-day classes in government schools on Saturdays, with the revised timetable taking effect from August 8. The Bihar Education Department has reinstated the long-standing practice of half-day classes in government schools on Saturdays. Under the revised timetable, schools will now function for a full day from Monday to Friday, while Saturdays will…
Jennifer Lopez, the ‘IT Girl’ of Hollywood, dedicated a heartfelt note with deep gratitude on Mother’s Day. The 56-year-old shared the intricate, adorable details about her mother, Guadalupe Rodríguez, adding that her mother is the person whom the actress-singer calls late at night when she feels lost in the darkest places. Jennifer Lopez pens a…
Jakub Mensik suffers painful cramp (Screengrab) Jakub Mensik’s dream run at the French Open has come with plenty of physical challenges, and the toll of the tournament was on full display after his quarter-final victory over Joao Fonseca. The 20-year-old Czech player suffered a painful cramp during his post-match press conference, forcing him to briefly…
For most space missions, the launch is the headline moment. For BepiColombo, the real milestone arrives years later. After spending nearly eight years weaving through the inner Solar System, the European-Japanese spacecraft is now approaching the point it was designed to reach from the very beginning. As reported by ESA, in November 2026, Mercury is…
Erik the Red, whose real name was Erik Thorvaldsson, was a Viking explorer who turned a remote Arctic island into a Norse settlement that lasted for hundreds of years. Erik was born in Norway around 950 AD. He got his nickname because of his bright red hair and beard, and his fiery personality. He got…
NEW DELHI: Disability pension to a military officer suffering from blood pressure issues cannot be denied merely by terming primary hypertension a lifestyle disorder, Delhi high court has observed, rejecting the Union govt’s challenge to an Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) order that upheld a retired IAF officer’s entitlement.“It must be noted that lifestyle varies from…
Saudi Arabia announces tough penalties for Hajj 1447 permit violations. As preparations intensify for Hajj 1447 AH, Saudi Arabia has laid out a stringent penalty framework aimed at regulating pilgrim movement and preventing unauthorised participation. The Ministry of Interior’s latest announcement makes it clear that both individuals and facilitators who bypass permit rules will face…
While Mumbai is known for several historic architecture and modern buildings, for this Norwegian national named Lasse Lund, the city represents something far unbearable. Living in Mumbai, his childhood was spent surviving alone after he says he was abandoned by his parents at a tender age of 10 during a family vacation to India. The…
US President Donald Trump said that Washington agreed to a ceasefire with Iran as a “favour” to Pakistan.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning from China, Trump said the US had accepted the truce at Pakistan’s request and had no plans, for now, to resume bombing Iran.“We did the ceasefire as a request…
When it comes to the intersection of power and style, very few people manage to command a room quite like Kangana Ranaut. Lately, her wardrobe has undergone a fascinating evolution. Since stepping into her role as a Member of the Lok Sabha, Kangana has pivoted from high-octane Bollywood glamour to a more grounded, yet undeniably…
