A blind Ukrainian veteran turns pottery into a business and mentors others The two blury men stare straight ahead, hands intertwined on a pottery wheel, fingers buried in the clay. They sense each other’s presence through touch alone.One is a veteran who lost his sight in combat and now teaches other blind veterans. Slowly, a…
NEW DELHI: As part of a comprehensive set of recommendations to the government towards creation of a “survivor-centric framework”, the National Commission for Women has flagged the need for setting up a national acid attack case tracking registry linking FIR, medical care, compensation and rehabilitation. It has also sought the integration of online FIR systems…
Jeremy Stoppelman’s simple problem led to the creation of Yelp. Image credit – Wikimedia Common daily issues often lead to major inventions. In 2004, Jeremy Stoppelman experienced a simple predicament when trying to find a competent physician to attend to him. However, searching for such a person on online platforms proved ineffective, as most websites…
On March 28, 2026, IndiGo, Air India and Air Asia shared a fresh travel update for passengers travelling between Indian and West Asia. Dubai Airports along other airspaces in the UAE continue to be operational amid a continuously evolving situation. However, airlines are continuously adjusting schedules and issuing travel advisories. IndiGo’s travel advisory IndiGo updated…
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry on Saturday confirmed that India had conducted the successful flight-trial of an advanced Agni missile with multiple independently targeted re-entry vehicle (MIRV) system on Friday. The successful flight-trial of Agni with MIRV system was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, on Friday.The missile was flight-tested with multiple payloads,…
Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James (Image Via Getty) LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo have joined forces for Nike’s latest Mind Slide shoes campaign, and the new photo featuring both superstars quickly started trending online. Nike released the image this week to promote the recovery footwear line, which was first introduced in January 2026. The company…
Angelina Jolie, a renowned actress and activist, shared insights into her parenting philosophy, emphasizing the importance of fostering boldness in her six children. She believes in empowering them to discover their true selves and navigate life’s challenges with resilience. Actress, model, philanthropist, and activist. Angelina Jolie is a multifaceted woman with layers and layers of…
Australia start their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a Group 1 clash against South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester. The six-time champions arrive as the world’s top-ranked T20I side and remain one of the strongest teams in women’s cricket. This tournament also marks the beginning of a new World Cup chapter…
Union home minister Amit Shah NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the entire northeast region, barring one or two states, may be out of purview of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year.Speaking at the signing of a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) among the Centre, govt of Assam and…
The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U), launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in 2015, aims to provide pucca houses with basic civic amenities to eligible urban households across the country. The scheme targets urban housing shortages, particularly among Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) families,…