NEW DELHI: In a significant development that brings focus on the need to step up action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, the United Nations (UN) has declared November 27 the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The date carries special significance for India, which backed the resolution…
Like most parents, Dave Curro, a 69-year-old father, is also worried about the future of his son, especially since he has a developmental disability. But now, he is one step closer to ensuring that his son has a community that supports him and makes his life more comfortable and happier. Four years ago, he dreamt…
Nayanthara’s latest film ‘Hi’ has arrived in theatres and is receiving attention from audiences. The actress, who has a strong fan following across South India, made her presence felt with the film’s release. After the movie reached the big screen, Nayanthara also shared pictures related to ‘Hi’ on social media and thanked the audience for…
In Vastu Shastra, mirrors play a crucial role in the flow of energy and clarity within living spaces. Damage to mirrors, like cracks or breaks, is thought to hinder personal progress and induce emotional turmoil. Particularly in bedrooms, cracked mirrors can compromise peace and exacerbate relationship issues. For bathrooms, broken mirrors might invoke a sense…
A view of riverside ghats submerged amid the rise in Ganga River’s water level, in Patna earlier this week NEW DELHI: The Ganga breached the ‘highest flood mark’ at Patna’s Gandhi Ghat amid heavy rain in Bihar, with the river’s water level rising 10 cm in four hours on Saturday morning, according to an official…
The town of Nahant during a breezy spring day.Photo credit: Canva In 2018, Northeastern University announced plans for a major marine science expansion on Nahant, a small, densely built peninsula northeast of Boston. The proposal included up to 55,000 square feet of new research and teaching space on a 12-acre coastal parcel that many residents…
Tollywood veteran Venkatesh Daggubati is once again collaborating with director Anil Ravipudi also starring Nandamuri Kalyan Ram named ‘January 12 Vidudala’. As per the latest reports the makers of the upcoming family entertainer have shot a foot-tapping dance number in Mysuru. ‘January 12 Vidudala’ team shoots dance number According to a report by IANS, all…
The week begins with Aja Ekadashi and Mercury entering Virgo, promoting discipline and clarity. This planetary shift aids in communication, planning, and financial management tasks. Auspicious timings are available for vehicle purchases on September seventh and thirteenth. Property purchases can be made on September tenth and eleventh with favorable windows. This period supports meticulous thought…
PM Modi meets National Teachers Awards winners NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged teachers to “step beyond textbooks” to ensure that children do not lose out on their childhood.The prime minister’s message came during his interaction with recipients of the National Teachers’ Awards at his residence on Friday, a day ahead of Teachers’…
The research focused on nine extinct insect species related to modern crickets and katydids. For 165 million years, the sounds made by insects living alongside dinosaurs were lost to time. Scientists have now recreated some of those calls using fossilised wings, studies of living insects, computer modelling and artificial intelligence.According to Smithsonian Magazine, the research…
