Home takes centre stage today.The support of your mother, her advice or even just presence calms you far more than you admit. The Moon is a calming influence when it comes to domestic issues and Venus offers the comfort of beauty, peace and a desire to enhance your environment. It is possible to feel the…
Cayenne pepper really might keep rats out of your yard A gardening hack making the rounds online says a spice sitting in most kitchens, cayenne pepper, can drive rats out of your yard for good. There’s actually something to this. Cayenne gets its heat from a compound called capsaicin, and researchers have tested exactly how…
Even after entering politics as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay remains one of the biggest names in Indian cinema. His last film, Jana Nayagan, is creating a stir at the box office, with packed theatres and impressive collections in India and overseas. The actor is reaching a larger audience than ever before, and…
After two UPSC interview setbacks, Deepak Baghel secured AIR 602 and continues chasing IAS. (Photo: X Post) Every year, thousands of UPSC aspirants reach the interview stage believing they are just one step away from becoming civil servants. But for many, that final hurdle proves to be the toughest.Deepak Baghel knows that feeling better than…
The RBI has recently floated a tender to procure material for polymer banknotes. Soon you may be using plastic or polymer currency notes! The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to print an initial batch of 2 billion polymer banknotes for field trials, the government informed Parliament on Monday.The RBI has recently…
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter criticises World Cup investment plan as fans accuse him of hypocrisy/ Image: AP Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strongly criticised FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new company that would manage the commercial rights to the World Cup and other major tournaments, arguing that football’s biggest…
With the Moon in Capricorn, you may take relationships seriously and feel a sense of obligation. Shravana Nakshatra is best suited for listening. A short remark from a trusted person may give a more complete explanation than an extended conversation. What to Do Today Let your spouse, partner, client, or colleague complete voicing his or…
Every meaningful action begins with a reason. A journalist writes because an important event demands attention, a leader speaks because a crisis requires direction, and a citizen raises a concern because silence is no longer enough. Behind every speech, article, campaign or decision, there is usually a circumstance that makes action necessary rather than optional….
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan has once again voiced his criticism of Twinkle Khanna’s casting in ‘Mela’, saying he had doubts about her suitability for the role from the very beginning. He also expressed disappointment over the actor-turned-author repeatedly mocking the film in public years after its release.Darshan claimed that ‘Mela’ strayed from his original vision after…
The Centre has strengthened its anti-paper leak framework through the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha. The legislation introduces dedicated fast-track courts, stricter penalties, fixed timelines for investigations and tougher action against organised rackets, aiming to curb examination fraud and reinforce the integrity of public recruitment and…