Ramadan’s spiritual essence is beautifully complemented by the tradition of mehendi, symbolizing joy and the nearing of Eid. This year, 2026, embraces minimalist finger designs, classic Arabic patterns, and floral motifs, alongside bracelet-style and back-of-hand applications. Beyond trends, mehendi signifies a quiet reward for the month’s discipline and fosters cherished moments of bonding and celebration….
Asia relies heavily on energy supplies from the Middle East, leaving the region particularly exposed. (AI image) Middle East tensions due to the ongoing conflict of Israel and the US with Iran have raised fears of the Strait of Hormuz – a key maritime route being closed – threatening crude oil and LNG supplies for…
Looking out to the future, we see a gradual but also very important shift occurring right under our feet; the Earth’s own rhythm has begun to alter and slow down. New studies by researchers from both ETH Zurich and the University of Vienna have demonstrated that climate change caused by humans is making our planet’s…
Though the BJP put up a strong show across the 29 municipal corporations across Maharashtra, the Vidarbha region proved to be a mixed bag for the party. While it retained its bastion of Nagpur, the hometown of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, and scraped through in Akola and Amravati, the Chandrapur…
Concerns over cooking gas availability amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia are prompting households to turn to electric kitchen appliances, triggering a sharp rise in demand for induction cooktops and electric kettles, industry executives said.Tata Group’s Croma has seen a strong spike in consumer interest in induction cooktops over the past few days, while…
The Haryana government has de-empanelled IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank for government business with immediate effect. No Government funds will be kept in these two banks. This big decision has been taken by the Haryana Government due to Rs.590 crore fraud in IDFC First Bank. As per reports, funds of the Haryana…
The Consulate General of India, Dubai has released an advisory to Indian citizens stranded in the UAE as flights remain affected due to the prevailing situation in the region and restrictions on airspace. Find the official advisory here. Details of the advisory: According to the advisory, scheduled flights remain suspended. Currently, scheduled commercial flights are…
Gautam Gambhir, SuryaKumar Yadav offer prayers at Shree Siddhivinayak Temple Members of the India national cricket team continued their celebrations of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup triumph by visiting the Shree Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Saturday, even as their previous temple visit had triggered a debate following remarks by former cricketer-turned-politician Kirti Azad.Head…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell more than 1 per cent on Friday as fresh foreign fund outflows and weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment amid rising geopolitical tensions.The 30-share BSE Sensex plunged 961.42 points, or 1.17 per cent, to close at 81,287.19. During the session, the index dropped as much as 1,089.46…
MUMBAI: Hailing the India men’s team for winning the 2026 T20 World Cup and the Women’s team too for clinching their maiden Women’s ODI World Cup title last year, former India captain Rohit Sharma has expressed hope that “there is looking back from here,” and both the sides “carry this momentum forward.” “I am very…