A 19th-century machinist, Walter Hunt, invented the safety pin out of desperation to repay a $15 debt. His ingenious design, featuring a spring and catch, revolutionized fasteners by preventing accidental pricks. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Concepts that lead to change don’t always have to arise from sophisticated laboratories or countless research grants. At times,…
In the recent past, there has been lot of apprehensions on the weakening of our currency, and rightly so. For a perspective on the extent of weakening of INR, over the past few decades, it depreciates on an average 2.5% to 3% per year against the U.S. Dollar. We as a growing economy import a…
Walk into a dairy aisle in India and the milk packets do not just sit there as plain white pouches. They arrive in a neat little colour code: blue, green, orange and sometimes more. For many shoppers, that splash of colour is the quickest clue to what is inside the packet. It signals whether the…
शहरी निकाय निर्वाचन-2026 के अंतर्गत नामांकन प्रस्तुत करने के अंतिम दिन आज सोलन ज़िला में नगर निगम सोलन के लिए 33, नगर परिषद परवाणू के लिए 6, नगर परिषद नालागढ़ के लिए 8, नगर पंचायत अर्की के लिए 6 और नगर पंचायत कण्डाघाट के लिए कुल 19 नामांकन प्राप्त हुए।29 अप्रैल, 2026 को 11, 30…
अतिरिक्त उपायुक्त सोलन राहुल जैन ने आज नगर निगम सोलन के प्रांगण में इलेक्ट्रॉनिक वोटिंग मशीन (ई.वी.एम.) व वोटर वैरिफाइड पेपर ऑडिट ट्रेल (वी.वी.पैट.) के भण्डारण कक्ष का आंतरिक निरीक्षण किया।इस अवसर पर विभिन्न राजनीतिक दलों के प्रतिनिधि भी उपस्थित थे।भारतीय राष्ट्रीय कांग्रेस की कंचन राणा, भारतीय जनता पार्टी के चन्द्र कांत शर्मा सोलन, सुनील…
The week starts with mixed weather inside your mind. You may feel restless and a bit lazy, which is a strange combination, isn’t it? You want to do things, yet you can’t settle properly. Don’t scold yourself for it. Your confidence actually grows in the background, and a bold decision early in the week pushes…
An Indian-origin university graduate’s failed attempt to land a supermarket job sparked fresh questions about whether the job market is failing young people.21-year-old Raksha Hegde in Australia has gone viral after revealing she was rejected for a part-time retail assistant role while trying to support herself during her master’s studies. Her experience triggered a debate…
Indian rupee has hit a rough patch, falling for five consecutive sessions. File | Photo Credit: PTI The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 94.27 against U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (April 27, 2026) driven by persistent dollar demand and a broader shift toward safe-haven assets. Forex traders said the Indian rupee has hit…
Porto is a quieter surprise. Food costs here stretch comfortably across budgets, roughly ₹2,500–₹2,800 a day for budget travellers, around ₹6,000–₹6,500 for mid-range, and ₹14,500–₹15,000 if you are leaning into a more indulgent experience. At the lower end, that might mean bakery breakfasts, sandwiches, simple seafood plates or hearty local dishes at neighbourhood spots. Mid-range…
You may find yourself drawn to something spiritual or meaningful today. A visit to a temple, helping in a community kitchen, or even quiet prayer at home can settle your mind beautifully. Children’s support fills your heart with joy and energy. Their small achievements, tidy schoolwork, or a simple hug can brighten your whole day….
