Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, intellect, learning, arts and strategic warfare. She was the Roman counterpart of the Greek Athena and became an important figure in Roman culture. The name therefore carries a direct and longstanding association with wisdom and knowledge. Names connected with wisdom can carry more than a beautiful sound, they…
Twenty years ago, people would ask for your address to stay connected. Today, they ask for your mobile number.That shift says more than we realise. A mobile number is no longer merely a combination of ten digits. It has become the digital identity of modern life. From your bank account to Aadhaar, grocery shopping to…
Technology shares have swung sharply this summer as investors question whether valuations have risen too far. US stock market today: Wall Street benchmarks moved further away from their record high on Tuesday as technology shares related to the artificial-intelligence boom came under renewed selling pressure.The S&P 500 declined 0.5%, putting it on course for a…
Devdutt Padikkal (Photo by Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Devdutt Padikkal believes India’s aggressive approach and a strong showing from the fast bowlers have put the team in a commanding position heading into the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.India closed Day 4 with Sri Lanka struggling at 84-4, still needing…
Puducherry schools holiday on August 21 and 22: Check the list and reason The Education Department in Puducherry has announced a two-day holiday for 69 government and private schools that have been selected as examination centres for the Integrated Graduate Level Examination. The affected schools will remain closed on August 21 and August 22 as…
‘Haiwaan’ director Priyadarshan calls Saif Ali Khan ‘transparent’ and Akshay Kumar a ‘psycho’ villain Priyadarshan is bringing something old and something new with his upcoming thriller ‘Haiwaan’. While the film is his eighth collaboration with Akshay Kumar, it also marks his first-ever project with Saif Ali Khan. In a recent interview, the director said that…
Former Indian captain Ganguly recalled how his father would sit with him every morning before school. For many modern parents, the morning rush means getting children ready for school, packing lunch boxes and making sure they leave on time. But Sourav Ganguly remembers his school mornings very differently. For him, breakfast was not something he…
Certain birth dates possess natural social charm for solo travelers. These individuals easily connect with strangers through their inherent communication skills. People born on dates 5, 14, and 23 exhibit strong communication energy. Dates 3, 12, 21, and 30 suggest exuberant and expressive social interactions. Kindness and pleasant energy attract others for those born on…
Global oil stocks are under pressure, and the scale of disruption is particularly difficult to determine. The US-Iran war may have led the world to see one of the biggest oil supply disruptions in history but crude prices have largely seen a limited spike. But, for how long? The Middle East conflict is showing no…
Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik Former India cricketers Sanjay Manjrekar and Murali Kartik, who are part of the broadcast team for India’s tour of Sri Lanka, found themselves involved in an awkward exchange during the Galle Test on Monday.The two were discussing the ongoing match when their conversation unexpectedly shifted from cricket to Manjrekar’s facial…
