When you look at the British Royal family, you see the ultimate display of polish and poise. But behind those palace gates, life is governed by a set of rules that are—to put it mildly—a bit eccentric. While some of these traditions are about security, others are just passed on from ages. Here we list…
Grit is the mix of passion and perseverance, and according to Angela Duckworth, it’s the ultimate predictor of who becomes successful.It’s not a 100-meter sprint; it’s a 10-year marathon. It’s the ability to handle the problems of the daily grind because you’re focused on a long-term goal. The 5-Minute Rule: If you’re dreading a task,…
NEW DELHI: India, along with the US, Turkiye, South Africa, Germany, and the Netherlands, witnessed a fall in power generation from fossil fuels in March after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the military conflict in West Asia and disruption in energy supplies, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Devdutt Padikkal, right, with Virat Kohli. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have begun their IPL 2026 campaign in commanding fashion, and batter Devdutt Padikkal has revealed the tactical shift behind their early success. With two wins in two matches, RCB sit atop the standings, showcasing a refined batting…
NEW DELHI: As Puducherry gears up for the upcoming assembly elections, several key constituencies in the Union territory (UT) are set to witness high-profile battles, featuring the outgoing chief minister, a former chief minister, UT party chiefs, and a political heir.The Puducherry legislative assembly has 33 members, and elections are held for 30 seats. The…
SRINAGAR: The meteorological department has forecast widespread rain, gusty winds and also snowfall at some places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 36 hours due to strong western disturbance, even as heavy rains flooded roads in Srinagar on Friday.Authorities have issued an advisory urging residents to avoid non-essential travel and follow safety precautions, especially…
India’s merchandise exports declined 7.44% year-on-year to $38.92 billion in March as disruptions in key trade routes amid the Middle East conflict weighed on outbound shipments.Imports also fell 6.51% to $59.59 billion from $63.75 billion in the year-ago period, reflecting the impact of tensions affecting routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, according to government…
NEW DELHI: A meeting of opposition parties has been convened on April 15 to forge a common stand on govt’s proposed amendments to the women’s reservation law, with Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Friday deciding on a joint strategy for the “special session” of Parliament from April 16-18. The committee struck a strident note against…
Margaret Hamilton, standing tall with her back to the camera and proudly facing the mountain of Apollo code she had developed, is not only a historic picture, but it is also a representation of the human spirit, precision, and ingenuity. Indeed, the code developed by Margaret Hamilton played a very important role in 1969 in…
Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues to enjoy a stellar run at the box office, with the film crossing the Rs 919 crore mark within just two weeks of its release on March 19. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action drama has not only struck a chord with audiences but also earned praise…