Ivy League admissions: Why top scores do not guarantee entry As Ivy League and other highly selective colleges release their admission decisions each year, a familiar question resurfaces in households across the world: why do some students with near-perfect grades and test scores face rejection, while others with comparatively lower numbers receive acceptance letters?The answer,…
What a steady, bright day this looks like, Taurus. You awake with more confidence than you normally do and it shows everywhere, from how you handle emails to how you conduct yourself in the course of a meeting. The Moon encourages self-expression and learning and self-expression, while Jupiter provides you with a pleasant feeling that…
Varun Dhawan opened up about the loneliness that comes with fame, saying most actors struggle with it despite their glamorous image. He credited Salman Khan’s unfiltered late-night Instagram posts as an example of authenticity, adding that staying true to yourself is essential, otherwise you won’t realise what you’ve become. Varun Dhawan spoke honestly about the…
Remember refusing to wear a sweater on a winter morning because you thought you knew better? Or complaining about the food your mother cooked, only to discover there was no alternative waiting for you? For many Indians, childhood was filled with small moments like these. The lesson rarely came through long lectures. Instead, it arrived…
Kim Kardashian is mourning the loss of her grandmother, Mary Jo Campbell, affectionately known as “MJ”. News of the Kardashian matriarch’s demise broke on Thursday, after Kris Jenner announced her passing in an emotional social media post. Kris Jenner announces mother Mary Jo’s demise Sharing the heartbreaking news, Kris wrote, “Today, we said goodbye to…
Keep your cards close today. That’s the first and best advice for you. The Moon is a source of tension and Saturn, your ruler warns against trusting too much. You might feel like there’s someone watching and competing or waiting to see you slip. Perhaps you’re right. The hidden enemies don’t always show up with…
Tiger Woods is strapped into a police vehicle following a car crash. (Martin County Sheriff’s Office via AP) Golf icon Tiger Woods was heard telling a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” moments after crashing his SUV last week, according to newly released body camera footage of his arrest on DUI charges.The footage,…
Every year, whenever a festival tithi begins on one Gregorian date and ends on another, one confusion immediately starts:Should the festival be observed on the day the tithi begins, or on the next day?Radha Ashtami 2026 is a good example.The Ashtami Tithi begins on September 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM and ends on September 19,…
Birds are among the most remarkable indicators of the health of our planet’s ecosystems. From tiny songbirds that greet the morning to powerful raptors soaring high above forests and mountains, birds quietly sustain nature’s balance. They are crucial for the preservation of biodiversity because they help with plant pollination, seed distribution, and insect population management….
MUMBAI: Both sensex and Nifty ended 1% higher respectively on Friday, extending gains for the second day, aided by a rally in heavyweights Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, and positive global cues. Easing crude oil prices and buying in IT stocks propelled the rally. Sensex jumped 828 points to settle at 77,569. Source…