Lyra, the fearless heroine of Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials trilogy, represents independence, intelligence, and adventure. The name has a distinctive, modern sound while maintaining a strong literary connection, making it increasingly popular among contemporary parents. Names derived from literature not only sound aesthetically pleasing but also convey rich narratives, values, and unique personalities. Such…
NEW DELHI: Putting a child’s right to know about his biological father on a higher pedestal in comparison to a person’s right to privacy not to be compelled to undergo a DNA test, Supreme Court has directed a man to go through the test on a paternity suit filed by a youth who claims to…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Saturday cut the special additional excise duty (SAED) on exports of diesel, petrol and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), effective June 1.The SAED on petrol exports has been reduced to Rs 1.5 per litre from Rs 3, on diesel to Rs 13.5 per litre from Rs 16.5, and on ATF to Rs…
Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan (BCCI/IPL Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are not just scoring runs; they are redefining batting partnerships in T20 cricket. With another season of 700-plus runs each, the Gujarat Titans opening pair has entered elite territory. They have matched and surpassed records once dominated by legends such…
Good news follows you like a friendly shadow today. Money and luck improve, and you’ll feel destiny supporting your efforts.Jupiter favours you, so you may earn more than expectations, or receive confirmation of payment, approval, or a profitable order. Still, your mind will be restless. That’s the strange mix today, outward success and inner agitation….
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi may be Hollywood’s worst-kept secret right now, but reports say the pair are doing everything they can to keep things low-key. Justin and Hailey Bieber played a key role in bringing the two together, with the matchup happening at Justin’s Coachella afterparty in April, where the 30-year-old supermodel and the…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: With his powerful strokeplay, ability to thrive under pressure, and knack for taking apart some of the world’s best bowlers, young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned praise from all quarters, including legendary Sachin Tendulkar.Tendulkar described Sooryavanshi as “truly special” and said he would love to see the…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) Ukrainian drone strikes triggered fires at multiple Russian oil facilities overnight into Saturday, Russian officials said, marking the latest in a series of attacks targeting Moscow’s energy infrastructure, according to the Associated Press.Authorities in Russia’s Rostov region said falling drone debris sparked a fire that damaged an oil depot and…
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University has extended the application deadline for admissions to the 2026-27 academic session until May 30, 2026. The move gives aspiring students additional time to complete their registration for programmes based on national-level entrance tests and merit. Candidates can submit applications online and upload the required documents before the revised deadline….
For adults, change can feel inconvenient. For children, it can feel like the floor has shifted. A new school, a different home, a trip to an unfamiliar city, a parent’s job transfer, even a new classroom arrangement can stir up a kind of worry that children may not know how to name. They may cling,…
