A teacher injured during a knife attack at a Manchester secondary school has been praised for protecting students after intervening when violence erupted inside a classroom.Maysum Abdullah, 27, is a teacher at Co-op Academy Manchester who has been hailed as a hero for stepping in to protect pupils during a knife attack at the school….
Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra NEW DELHI: Stand-up comedian Pranit More has issued a public apology following the controversy over the viral ‘Rs 370 biryani’ remark made during one of his comedy shows, saying he made a ‘serious mistake’ by allowing derogatory comments to be made on stage and failing to intervene.In a video posted…
Gundruk, the fermented leafy green that appears across Nepal and Himalayan-adjacent regions, is one of the most interesting breakfast companions in the mountains. It is made by fermenting and drying leafy greens, often mustard or radish leaves, and then using them in soups, side dishes or as part of a larger meal. In winter especially,…
Roll up your sleeves, Pisces. This is not a lazy day. Mars asks for hard work, and Saturn makes you earn your results step by step. The good news is that courage and extra effort will bring success. If you keep moving, the day will reward you.You may feel that every task needs one more…
The rupee had plunged 60 paise to settle at 95.85 against the U.S. dollar on June 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee surged 77 paise to close at 95.08 (provisional) against the greenback on Friday (June 12, 2026) as global oil prices fell sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated an imminent deal…
Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Known for his unique blend of satire, humour, science fiction and social commentary, Vonnegut authored several acclaimed novels, including Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle and Breakfast of Champions. His writing often explored the complexities of human nature, the absurdities of modern society and…
A cheerful steadiness marks your day, Capricorn. The Sun supports confidence, Jupiter adds luck, and the overall tone is positive without becoming noisy. You may receive good news from your children, and that alone can soften even your serious face for a while. Nice to see.There’s also a sense that things are opening. Work moves,…
Benjamin Gorman puts Bricks & Minifigs inventory mystery under spotlight amid viral Coffeezilla LEGO controversy (Image via Getty) Benjamin Gorman says one missing document could become one of the most important pieces in the growing Bricks & Minifigs dispute. The former Salem, Oregon franchise owner claims Bricks & Minifigs (BAM) never provided a full inventory…
Unveiled at a time of record domestic coal production, the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, are a case of better-late-than-never. They will create a broad market-based mechanism through regulated trading platforms for the lynchpin of India’s energy system — coal. They are aimed at enhancing price discovery, transparency, access for small consumers, as well as, one…
African proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Not every proverb is meant to sound solemn or wise at first hearing. Some survive because they make people smile before they make them think. This African saying belongs to that category.“It is difficult for two long-nosed lovers to kiss.”The image is amusing. Two people…
