Mercury combustion begins August 18 and ends September 18, 2026. This period influences communication, learning, and decision-making processes. Astrology suggests focusing on clear speech and thoughtful communication during this time. Improved decision-making and honest learning are also emphasized for individuals. Manifesting document protection and better listening skills are advised for all. Mercury combustion begins on…
Do not speak out in anger today. Mercury, your ruler, is currently in an unpredictable mood while Saturn adds suspicion; small talk can easily snowball into big trouble if fed.Hidden enemies may act, or you may simply feel watched at work. Don’t share your thoughts, strategy, or next move with anyone, even friendly colleagues over…
Gold in skincare offers a luxurious feel and a temporary glow. Dermatologists explain that while gold has mild anti-inflammatory properties, it does not provide long-term skin correction. Ingredients like retinol and vitamin C are recommended for lasting results. Enjoy gold treatments for pampering, but they should not replace a consistent, science-backed skincare routine for overall…
England’s Joe Root (AP Photo) Joe Root will return to the England captaincy for the first time since Ben Stokes’ retirement when the hosts begin their three-Test series against Pakistan at Headingley on Wednesday.The first Test carries added significance for Root, who will lead England at his home ground in Leeds with the opportunity to…
Anvay Dravid and Rahul Dravid (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, was selected in the India Under-19 squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka on Thursday.The BCCI’s Junior Cricket Committee, headed by S Sharath, announced the squads on Thursday for the…
People often get angry when they are stressed, under pressure, or having problems in their personal lives. It’s okay to be angry sometimes, but if you can’t control it, it can hurt your health, your relationships, and your mental health. Chanting mantras is an easy but effective way to heal that comes from old Indian…
Some quotes seem to stay alive long after the people who wrote them are gone. They travel across countries, languages and generations without losing much of their emotional weight. That is probably what happened with many of Rumi’s words. People continue discovering his poetry hundreds of years later and often feel as if the lines…
Profits pulled sharply ahead of investment in FY24 (Representative image) MUMBAI: Corporate profits have recovered much faster than investment after the pandemic, with aggregate profit before interest and tax (PBIT) growing 21.4% in FY24 against 6.1% growth in gross fixed assets (GFA), an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister working paper has found.Profitability itself…
At present, foreign investors are required to pay a 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on listed equities and bonds held for more than a year. (AI image) In a bid to stem foreign capital outflow amid the Middle East crisis, the government is looking to do away with capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors’…
NEW DELHI: Growth in GST collections slowed to 3.2% in May with the mop-up at Rs 1,94,184 crore on account of fall in revenue from domestic transactions. According to latest available data in May — based on transactions in April — GST from domestic sources was down 2.6% to Rs 1,34,530 crore.Govt, however, attributed it…
