Proverb of the day: ‘No one becomes a bishop unbeaten’ Proverb of the day: There is no easy way to success, and it only comes through heat and sweat. We are familiar with this saying, which does not need much explanation, as similar proverbs exist in all countries, languages, and cultures. But the Icelandic one…
SRINAGAR: A 23-year-old woman constable posted with the Border Security Force (BSF) HQ in Paloura, on the outskirts of Jammu, was found hanging at her official accommodation on Monday, officials said.The deceased constable, Bishnu Priya Roy, was a native of Jalpaiguri in West Bengal and posted with BSF’s 53 Bn.She had been undergoing a three-month…
CEA urges power utilities to use IoT tech to prevent fires caused by short-circuits NEW DELHI: Taking note of recent fires in buildings, including high-rises, residential and commercial complexes, reported from different parts of the country, Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has asked power utilities, and states and UTs to use technology to prevent such incidents.In…
The wolf may shed its fur, but never its nature: The timeless wisdom behind Italy’s most enduring proverb A politician promises to change after a scandal. A friend swears they have given up a harmful habit, only to fall back into it weeks later. A company rebrands itself after a public controversy, yet its culture…
Randeep Hooda reveals why he rejected Salman Khan’s career advice: ‘I never wanted to do the same kind of roles’ (Image credits: Instagram) Randeep Hooda has revealed that he chose not to follow career advice given by Salman Khan, despite admitting it was “good advice.” The actor said that while both Salman and his father…
Centre seeks uniform cinema rules to end theatre approval bottlenecks NEW DELHI: The Centre on Monday set up a high-level study group chaired by Prasoon Joshi to chart a growth roadmap for Indian cinema and sent model cinema regulations to states for adoption, in a twin push aimed at making the film industry more globally…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi practices for the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament Thursday, June 11, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Lionel Messi may be leading the Golden Boot race and continues to rewrite FIFA World Cup history, but the Argentine captain is not the highest-rated attacking player of the tournament after the group…
India’s Shafali Verma hits a boundary during the Women’s T20 World Cup cricket match between Australia and India at Lord’s Cricket Ground, in London, Sunday June 28, (PTI) India’s campaign at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 ended with another group-stage exit, but Harmanpreet Kaur‘s team still had something to take away from the…
In Himachal Pradesh, flash floods forced the closure of the strategic Manali-Leh highway and cut off around a dozen villages in the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The monsoon’s uneven advance continued to bring contrasting weather across India on Monday, with flash floods disrupting life in Himachal Pradesh and heavy…
New Delhi: India’s campaign at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang, China, ended with six medals – one gold, three silver and two bronze. The brightest moment of the tournament came from Haryana boxer Jyoti Gulia, who delivered a sensational performance to claim the country’s only gold medal.Competing in the 48kg category, Jyoti defeated…