NEW DELHI: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of Nasa’s Axiom-4 mission, met Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Monday, along with his family.Shukla had earlier met Prime Minister Narendra Modi after returning from the United States, where he presented…
August 27, 2025, falls on a Wednesday, making Ganesh Chaturthi even more auspicious. Wednesday is ruled by Mercury (Budh), the planet of wisdom, intelligence, communication, and clarity—all qualities that Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and giver of knowledge, embodies. It is believed that when Ganesh Chaturthi falls on a Wednesday, prayers for education, career,…
If there is one word the beauty world can’t stop talking about right now, it’s collagen. This magic protein is basically the scaffolding of your skin, it keeps it plump, smooth, and bouncy, just like it was in your early twenties. But here’s the catch: after the age of 25, your body starts making less…
NEW DELHI: Security forces on Monday launched a search operation after sighting half-a-dozen drones from Pakistan over several forward areas along the Line of Control.According to officials, the movement of the drones from across the border was picked up over Balakote, Langote and Gursai nallah in Mendhar sector at 9.15 pm on Sunday. Indian Army…
Over a half century ago, an Austrian American named Horst Rechelbacher visited India and was so bowled over by Ayurveda that he founded a hair care company based on the ancient practice — using minerals and herbs such as kukui (candlenut) and ajwain (caraway) to mango, mogra (Indian jasmine) and sea buckthorn, in formulations so…
Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee appreciated 18 paise to 87.34 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (August 25, 2025), supported by positive domestic equities, even as external risks remain elevated. Forex traders said the near-term direction of the rupee will depend on two key events…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings in the complaints registered against psephologist Sanjay Kumar over his tweet pointing out discrepancies in the Maharashtra assembly elections.A bench of Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice NV Anjaria passed the interim order while issuing notice on the writ petition filed by Kumar seeking the quashing…
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has declared the results for the CS Professional Programme June 2025 examination today, August 25, on its official website icsi.edu. This year, two candidates have emerged as toppers under different syllabus streams. Prashil Singh has bagged All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the Professional Programme (Old Syllabus…
File photo: US Vice President JD Vance (Picture credit: AP) US Vice President JD Vance has drawn widespread ridicule after suggesting that the Second World War ended through “negotiations,” while defending President Donald Trump’s push for a diplomatic settlement in Ukraine.Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press on Sunday, Vance told host Kristen Welker, “This is…
Soybeans are a popular plant-based protein source, especially among vegetarians and health-conscious individuals. They are rich in protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals, and compounds like isoflavones, which contribute to benefits such as improved heart health, reduced cholesterol, and stronger bones. Despite these advantages, consuming soy in excess can have drawbacks. Overindulgence may lead to digestive discomfort,…
