General:A slower, more low‑key rhythm might be more fitting for you than a schedule packed with exposure and nonstop interaction. With the Moon positioned in Cancer in your twelfth house, the day’s energy highlights concerns about spending, weariness, or a desire for solitude. Meanwhile, retrograde Saturn in Pisces occupying your eighth house signals Ashtama Shani,…
Centre raises export duties on diesel and ATF, while scrapping the levy on petrol exports for the next fortnight NEW DELHI: Govt Saturday increased the windfall gains tax on exports of diesel and jet fuel (ATF), while slashing the levy to zero on petrol for the fortnight beginning Oct 31.There is no change in excise…
Gagan Narang, PT Usha, Saina Nehwal among 27 names in Draft List for IOA SOM Elections NEW DELHI: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Electoral Officer (RO) Sanjay K. Srivastava has released the draft list of nominations for the 2026 elections of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit (SOMs), featuring 27 candidates, including several prominent names from Indian…
Rouble Nagi wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026; turns abandoned walls into classrooms for children An abandoned wall in a neighbourhood rarely attracts much attention. But for Indian artist and educator Rouble Nagi, it can become a classroom, a learning resource and a starting point for a child’s education. Over the past two decades,…
Choreographer Pony Verma has opened up about her marriage to actor Prakash Raj, sharing how their 12-year age difference, which initially raised concerns among some of her friends, turned out to be an important aspect of their relationship. She believes the actor’s life experiences helped him understand her better and brought a sense of stability…
When a sweet craving hits and you’re trying to stay low-carb, a few of these coconut balls can save the day. They need no oven, no fancy equipment and only three ingredients, and they come together in about five minutes. Soft, lightly sweet and full of coconut flavour, they make an easy snack for low-carb…
General:Taking time to reflect clarifies what matters most to you. With the Moon positioned in Cancer in your first house, you’re constantly guided toward personal focus, yet remain attuned to the surrounding mood. You can find fulfillment in finishing tasks, even though your emotions may swing. A weakened Mars, also in Cancer and in the…
AAIB seeks stronger coordination between civil aviation and defence authorities after an Air India Express flight and a Navy aircraft nearly collided on Dabolim runway NEW DELHI: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has sought a greater collaboration between civil aviation and defence authorities as a number of airports where commercial flights operate are defence…
Australia have suffered a major setback after losing their three-match Test series against South Africa 2-1.Following their defeat in the series-deciding Test in Cape Town, Australia have dropped to third place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings and also lost their No.1 position in the ICC Test rankings to South Africa.New Zealand now lead…
ISBM College of Engineering collects 257 units of blood at donation camp near Pune PUNE: A total of 257 units of blood were collected at a blood donation camp organised by the National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of ISBM College of Engineering at its Nande campus near Pune, a statement issued by the college said.The…
