Quiet vacationing is an emerging workplace trend where employees stay partially connected during time off instead of fully disconnecting. Driven by burnout, heavy workloads and remote work flexibility, it reflects growing anxiety about falling behind after leave. While it may help manage work pressure temporarily, experts say it signals deeper issues in workplace culture and…
Having long struggled to translate potential to performance on a consistent basis, batter underlines credentials by hauling India into the T20 World Cup semifinal with a knock for the ages.KOLKATA: Has Sanju Samson finally cemented a permanent place in India’s T20 XI? Head coach Gautam Gambhir surely hopes so, following the opener’s brilliant, unbeaten 97…
In most Indian households, feeding birds is a common practice, but do you know what happens when you feed sparrows? According to the books of Hindu mythology and Vedic astrology, feeding sparrows is believed to represent humility, compassion, and cosmic harmony. These small and rare birds are linked to Mercury (Budh) and the Moon (Chandra)…
Canva In view of escalating situation, Qatar Airways has announced that its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. In an official update, the airline said services will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms the safe reopening of the country’s airspace. The carrier did not provide a timeline…
Turbo-petrol engines are becoming increasingly popular in India, offering a mix of stronger performance and fuel efficiency. By using forced induction, these engines produce higher power and torque from smaller capacities, improving acceleration and responsiveness while maintaining competitive efficiency. This makes them suitable for varied conditions, including city traffic and highway driving. Automakers have begun…
Virgos face a demanding March 11, 2026, with a busy, tense day ahead. Focus on one task at a time to manage restlessness. Expect pleasant surprises in neighborly relations. Love calls for kindness, not criticism. Career demands persistence despite slow progress. Prioritize home-cooked meals and careful driving for well-being. It’s a busy, slightly edgy day….
Indian stock markets will remain closed on Tuesday, March 31, for Mahavir Jayanti and again on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday, giving investors a holiday-shortened trading week.Trading on the NSE and BSE will be suspended on both days across segments, including equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB) and other market-linked…
NEW DELHI: The average health insurance premium for individuals shot up 23% between 2022-23 and 2024-25, putting pressure on the common man, although govt cited multiple reasons for the rise. In 2024-25, the premium was pegged at Rs 11,188 crore.The increase is seen to be steeper since the Covid-19 pandemic as claims rose, but latest…
UP Hone Guard recruitment 2026 The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has officially announced a large-scale recruitment exercise for Home Guard volunteers across Uttar Pradesh. The recruitment drive aims to fulfill 41,424 posts for eligible candidates. The detailed notification released on November 18, 2025, sets a clear schedule, eligibility criteria, and multi-stage…
Telangana POLYCET exam registrations 2026: The Telangana has opened the registrations for the Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (POLYCET) 2026. The entrance test is conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET), Hyderabad.The online registration process for POLYCET 2026 commenced on February 2, 2026. Candidates could submit their applications without late fee until…