Ovid (Image source: Wikipedia) A great deal of writing about love focuses on what people possess. Houses, jewellery, money, status and all the visible things that can be counted. This line from the Roman poet Ovid looks in the opposite direction. It begins with a lack rather than an abundance.That may be one reason the…
Nana Patekar, who died at 75 in Goa on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest, is survived by his wife Neelkanthi and son Malhar. While Nana and Neelkanthi spent much of their married life living separately, the two remained married and never divorced. Their relationship also endured one of the most painful tragedies a parent…
AI-generated image for representation Once upon a time, in 17th-century Nepal, a powerful kingdom was shaken by a decision that would haunt its history for centuries.A trusted man at the royal court fell from favour. A death followed. And, as the legends say, a woman on a funeral pyre uttered words that would eventually give…
JEE Advanced admit card 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the Joint Entrance Examinations (JEE) Advanced admit card today, on May 11, 2026. The registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official JEE Advanced portal, jeeadv.ac.in. The examination is scheduled to be held on May 18, 2026. The…
In commodity markets, oil prices eased after recent sharp swings driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. US stock market today: Wall Street rebounded on Thursday, led by a sharp rally in Microsoft after the technology giant posted stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings. The S&P 500 rose 0.9%, recovering more than half of Wednesday’s decline, its…
‘House of the Dragon Season 3’ early reviews: The series is hailed as ‘best so far’ Early reviews for ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 have arrived ahead of its premiere on June 21 and June 22 globally, and the response so far appears more positive than any previous instalment. Reviewers have praised the upcoming…
‘Ramayana: Part 1’ makers, led by producer Namit Malhotra, are reportedly planning a special preview and press conference at TIFF in September, tentatively between the 10th and 11th, to boost the film’s global campaign. This follows the trailer launch in Delhi and a showcase at Comic-Con. The trailer releases July 23. The global promotional rollout…
A recent event saw actor R. Parthiban make a remark about Trisha Krishnan’s character Kundavai, sparking a controversy. Trisha responded sharply on X, criticizing the comment as disrespectful. Parthiban later expressed regret, stating his wordplay was misunderstood and intended to be playful. The incident gained attention due to their collaboration in ‘Ponniyin Selvan’. The recent…
In simple terms, the rules do not change the intent of the law; they make it implementable. (AI image) For many employees, labour law changes often feel distant – something that affects companies more than individuals. The notification of the final Central Rules under India’s four labour codes on 8 May 2026 does not introduce…
The creators of the long-running and enthusiastically insolent TV show “South Park” aren’t known to be huge fans of President Donald Trump. However, they’ve decided to adopt one of his ideas – in a way.They’re changing – at least for the moment – the name of the popular series, which just won the Emmy for…