Quote of the day by Osamu Dazai: ‘I could believe in hell, but it was impossible for me to believe in the existence of heaven’ and the chilling reason why the human mind trusts pain far more than peace
Osamu Dazai was a Japanese novelist whose deeply personal works explored alienation, identity, and the struggles of the human condition. When suffering becomes constant, physical pain and emotional exhaustion stop feeling like ideas. They become part of everyday life. For someone living through long-term trauma, punishment feels real and easy to believe, while peace or…
Pisces Monthly Predictions for August 2026: Month presents Pisceans with both opportunities and challenges
This month opens like a window after rain. Fresh chances arrive, though a few damp corners need attention. As August begins, the opening days may bring mental tension, unnecessary expenses, disappointment and frustration due to obstacles in completing important tasks. Your health and overall happiness may also be affected. Towards the end of this phase,…
Scenic monsoon bus trips in India: Beautiful routes that should be on every traveller’s bucket list |
Scenic monsoon bus trips in India The monsoon season transforms India into a breathtaking landscape of mist-covered hills, lush green forests, rain-washed highways, and vibrant heritage destinations. From scenic coastal drives and tranquil hill escapes to culturally rich cities, the rainy season is the perfect time to experience some of the country’s most picturesque routes….
Inside The Collectors’ Cove, India’s new destination for art, jewellery and luxury collectibles
Luxury in India has traditionally been associated with ownership. A celebrated painting, an heirloom diamond, a rare watch or an iconic piece of furniture was often seen as the ultimate symbol of success. But as the country’s affluent consumers become more discerning, the conversation is beginning to shift from just buying exceptional objects to understanding…
Rupee rises 15 paise to close at 95.35 against U.S. dollar
Rupee remained in positive territory against the U.S. dollar on July 31. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee remained in positive territory on Friday (July 31, 2026), gaining 15 paise to settle at 95.35 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar, tracking foreign capital inflows and support from the Reserve Bank of India. However, higher…
राष्ट्रीय लोक अदालत का आयोजन 12 सितम्बर को
जिला एवं सत्र न्यायालय सोलन परिसर एवं कण्डाघाट, अर्की, कसौली, नालागढ़ न्यायालय परिसर में 12 सितम्बर, 2026 को राष्ट्रीय लोक अदालत आयोजित की जाएगी। यह जानकारी जिला विधिक सेवा प्राधिकरण सोलन की सचिव प्रशांत सिंह नेगी ने दी।प्रशांत सिंह नेगी ने कहा कि राष्ट्रीय लोक अदालत में विभिन्न मामलों का निपटारा समझौता के आधार पर…
राजमार्ग और ज़िला की अन्य सड़कें किसानों-बागवानों की आर्थिकी को सुदृढ़ करने में महत्वपूर्ण – डॉ. शांडिल
विभिन्न विकास परियोजनाओं के संबंध में ज़िला व एन.एच.ए.आई के अधिकारियों के साथ बैठक आयोजित स्वास्थ्य एवं परिवार कल्याण सामाजिक न्याय अधिकारिता तथा सैनिक कल्याण मंत्री कर्नल डॉ. धनीराम शांडिल ने कहा कि सड़क के किनारे और नालियों में पड़े बड़े-बड़े पत्थर और मलबा इत्यादि तुरंत हटाएं ताकि बरसात के दृष्टिगत जलभराव से सड़क अवरुद्ध…
Today’s Palmistry Secret: The One Rare Mark That Promises Success Only After Failure
Some people have to work hard for success. They work and wait, they learn, they fall, and they rise. It might look slow from the outside, but their hand might tell a different story. In palmistry, there are signs that suggest that work could be blessed with a hidden blessing later in life. It could…
These 8 ancient Indian foods were considered medicine before modern nutrition existed
Long before anyone counted calories, tracked protein or worried about antioxidants, Indian kitchens had their own quiet understanding of health. Food was never seen as something that simply filled the stomach. It was believed to nourish the body, restore balance and, in many cases, prevent illness before it had a chance to take hold. Every…
In 2003, a retired man planted trees on forgotten land alone; 20 years later, it had become one of Sao Paulo’s largest urban forests | World News
Between crowded roads and layers of concrete in São Paulo, a long strip of greenery now breaks up the city’s urban landscape. The area was not always a place where people came to walk beneath trees or watch birds. For years, it was an abandoned stretch of land known for neglect and insecurity. According to…
