There is something about the way grandparents talk to children that feels different. They may listen to the same story for the tenth time, answer endless questions, tell stories from a world the child has never seen and, sometimes, simply sit beside them without asking anything at all.It is easy to dismiss these moments as…
Coral brings to mind warm seas, bright colours and summer landscapes. Inspired by marine life and coral reefs, the name has a distinctive natural quality. It can be especially appealing to parents who associate summer with beaches, clear water and the vibrant beauty of the ocean. Nature offers endless inspiration for baby names, and the…
AriesThe stars today indicate a peculiar jumble in the backdrop, but they tell you to keep calm and in the eye of the storm. Your office could be full with drama, but don’t let someone else tell you what to do. You should stay on the path you have chosen and let others deal with…
MUMBAI: Abu Dhabi’s International Holding Company, which emerged as a key backer of the Adani Group following the Hindenburg-induced market turmoil in 2023, is deepening its partnership with the conglomerate through an $11.5 billion integrated aluminium project in Odisha.The partners have formed an equal joint venture to build a sprawling aluminium complex comprising a four-million-tonne…
Spanish proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs offer advice. Others issue warnings. This Spanish saying does neither. Instead, it creates a scene.“There is no woman who sleeps so deeply that the sound of a guitar won’t bring her to the window.”The image feels almost cinematic. A quiet evening. A guitar somewhere in the…
Psychology suggests tea drinkers may think a little differently than coffee drinkers, but not in the dramatic way social media likes to claim. The real divide is less about personality labels and more about how each drink affects the brain. Coffee usually delivers a stronger caffeine hit, which can sharpen alertness and concentration quickly. Tea,…
Some achievements arrive quietly, without much anticipation – and then suddenly shift attention simply because of how unusual they are for the age they come at.At just nine years old, a student from Karnataka has managed something that stands out for its rarity rather than its scale – turning a personal idea into a structured…
New Delhi: S&P Global has reaffirmed confidence in India’s growth outlook, saying the country continues to be one of the best-performing major economies globally despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.Saugata Saha, president of S&P Global Market Intelligence, said India remains a critical hub for the company, supported by a strong talent base, prompting further expansion of its…
The government has exempted all customs duties on cotton imports for five months till October 30, 2026, in a move aimed at improving cotton availability for the domestic textile industry and reducing input costs for manufacturers, PTI reported.According to a finance ministry notification, the duty exemption will come into effect from June 1, 2026.The government…
India has condemned attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them “unacceptable,” as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) urged coordinated action to safeguard civilian vessels in the Gulf region.Addressing the 36th extraordinary session of the IMO Council in London on Thursday, Vikram Doraiswamy, India’s ambassador to the UK, emphasised New Delhi’s commitment…
