Towering at about 16,040 feet, Baralacha La is a total legend among Indian Himalayan passes. Among the highest motorable roads in India, back in ancient times, this spot was a massive crossroads for traders moving between Lahaul, Spiti, Ladakh, and Zanskar. Today, just driving up there is half the fun. You’ll pass frozen glaciers, icy…
NEW DELHI: India and US have finalised most elements of the legal text of the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement, with negotiations now focused on “commas and full stops”, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said Monday, but the treaty, in the works for 15 months, will only be sealed after there is…
NEW DELHI: India and Oman rolled out a free trade agreement on Monday, with first set of consignments being shipped at concessional or zero rates, as New Delhi offered a food security pact to further cement ties with the Gulf Nation.Amid the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supplies, Oman’s foreign trade advisor Pankaj Khimji…
Today has a clean, capable feel to it, Cancer. You wake with better energy, and the day answers back well because the Moon supports your spirit while Jupiter adds grace to learning, performance, and public presence. Things won’t feel stuck. You’ll move with purpose.There may also be a social or family occasion in the picture,…
R Madhavan turned 56 today (June 1), with people sending in their wishes for him through social media. Known for being charming as well as versatile as an actor, he remains immensely popular. From his romantic roles to some of his more powerful performances, Madhavan has made a mark for himself in the hearts of…
Baltimore City Council president was trolled for his Hindu wife and ‘HinJew’ family photo. Baltimore City Council president Zeke Cohen was trolled mercilessly after he posted a family photo, taking pride in his Hindu-Jewish family and calling it ‘HinJew’. Social media users commented that it is just an Indian-American family and their children are not…
Central University of Kashmir begins PhD admission 2026 registration The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) has started the online application process for admission to its PhD programmes for the academic session 2026–27 (Phase 1, July 2026 intake). Candidates interested in pursuing doctoral studies at the university can submit their applications through the official admission portal.The…
Greek proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Greece is famous for its proverbs that have been transferred from one generation to another. Proverbs represent great pieces of wisdom that relate to human nature and daily activities. The history of these sayings goes back centuries ago to ancient Greek philosophers who tried to capture great life…
NEW DELHI: India estimates a lower fertiliser consumption during the Kharif sowing season in the light of IMD’s forecast of below normal monsoon, a top govt official said on Monday, adding the demand for urea is now estimated at 190 lakh tonnes against the earlier projection of 194 lakh tonnes.The demand of Diammonium Phosphate (DAP)…
Triptii Dimri has opened up about her experience of working with veteran star Madhuri Dixit, showering praise on the actress for her humility, kindness and grounded nature. During a recent interaction for their upcoming project, Triptii said that getting to know Madhuri personally made her admire the iconic actress even more.Reflecting on her time with…
