Curtains can change the appearance of a room without requiring a complete makeover. A plain window can become more colourful or decorative with simple materials that are already available at home. Old sarees, leftover fabric, flat sheets, and kitchen towels can all be turned into curtain panels.Those who enjoy craft projects can also add pom-poms,…
Shardiya Navratri will take place from 11 to 19 October, culminating in the joyous celebrations of Vijayadashami. On 10 October, families will perform tarpan to honor Maa Durga’s arrival the following day. Each day of this nine-night festival celebrates different forms of the goddess, complete with specific rituals and colors. Kanya Pujan, essential for Ashtami…
Worker confidence weakens as US hiring slows (representative image) US employers added just 29,000 jobs in September, well below expectations, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2%, according to government data released on Friday, pointing to a slowdown in hiring as the US heads towards pivotal midterm elections.Hiring fell sharply from a revised 133,000 in…
India’s players pose for photographs after winning gold medal in the women’s final Hockey match at Asian Games 2026, in Gifu, Japan. (PTI Photo) India produced a stunning six-gold haul on the penultimate day of the Asian Games on Friday, with the women’s hockey team, three boxers, archers and wrestler Sujeet Kalkal leading a late…
Sanjeev Kumar remains one of Hindi cinema’s most respected actors, remembered for his performances in films such as ‘Sholay’, ‘Aandhi’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Koshish’ and ‘Mausam’. However, before achieving stardom, the actor went through a difficult financial phase and reportedly took up whatever work came his way. Journalist Hanif Zaveri recently recalled that Sanjeev was so financially…
A name associated with ambition and determination can serve as a meaningful reminder of qualities such as courage, resilience, purpose and perseverance. From timeless international names like Victoria and Matilda to Sanskrit choices such as Dhriti and Siddhi, each offers a distinctive connection to the idea of striving towards a goal. (All Image Credits: Canva)…
Ken Urker, known from the Lifetime series Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup, passed away at home on his 34th birthday. Many spiritual traditions explore the meaning of someone dying on their birthday, viewing it as a life coming full circle. Jewish tradition teaches that a righteous life is completed to the exact day of death….
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies found that low-priced imports hurt domestic manufacturers, limiting their ability to raise prices despite higher costs. NEW DELHI: Mobile covers imported from China could become costlier as India’s trade remedies authority recommended a five-year anti-dumping duty of $72 per 1,000 pieces. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies found that…
Nihal Sarin looks back at his Chess Olympiad loss to Uzbekistan NEW DELHI: World champion Dommaraju Gukesh was patiently following the game between his compatriot Nihal Sarin and Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Yakubboev in Round 6 of the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Samarkand.The other three boards had already ended in draws, Gukesh’s own game against Shamsiddin Vokhidov…
Vijay Varma’s all-black cut-out outfit grabs attention; netizens call him ‘Male Uorfi Javed’, ‘cartoon’ Vijay Varma‘s latest fashion choice has set social media buzzing. He attended a Mumbai event in an experimental all-black outfit, and paparazzi videos of his appearance quickly went viral. While some found the look bold, many users filled the comments with…
