Army conducts mock drill in J&K to enhance operational preparedness NEW DELHI: Amid heightened security vigil in border areas, Indian Army on Sunday conducted a mock drill in J&K’s Poonch district to enhance operational preparedness and familiarise civilians with safety procedures during contingencies.The exercise simulated a terrorist attack and tested evacuation procedures, safety protocols and…
NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over rising cases of illegal mining and coal theft in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad and surrounding areas, home minister Amit Shah Sunday directed the CISF and the coal ministry to form quick response teams and enforce a “zero coal leakage plan”.Shah also asked the agencies to put in place multi-layered security arrangements in…
No snowflake lands the same twice: When snow begins to fall, it rarely feels like a pattern. It feels like interruption, softness, and silence arriving in countless forms at once. In that quiet chaos sits a familiar winter idea often repeated in folk storytelling and popular reflection: no snowflake lands the same twice. It is…
Erling Haaland is one of the biggest names in football, but away from packed stadiums and goal celebrations, he keeps his personal life largely out of the spotlight. The Manchester City and Norway striker has been in a long-term relationship with fellow Norwegian Isabel Haugseng Johansen for several years. The couple first knew each other…
Representative image (PTI) NEW DELHI: Oil companies are looking to step up LPG purchases from the US from the current level of 2.2 million tonnes a year, as they seek to maintain a diversified sourcing portfolio and consciously reduce dependence on the Gulf.People familiar with the discussions said the contracted amount may be doubled. Oil…
Today, 6th July, is a special day for countless people who cherish the ideals of nationalism and selfless service. We commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose life remains a timeless example of courage and unwavering commitment to Maa Bharti. Few leaders in modern India embodied the seamless confluence of intellect,…
Don’t look at the teeth of a gifted horse You are handed a gift, something you did not ask for, did not bargain for, and did not earn in that moment. You unwrap it, pause, and then start inspecting its flaws. That quiet pause is exactly what the old Spanish proverb warns against: “A caballo…
Brazil are set to face Norway in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Neymar Jr. has not been named in the starting lineup and will begin the match on the bench against Norway. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) Yet, one topic that has continued to dominate discussions among…
Actor Arshad Warsi has a busy year ahead with multiple high-profile releases lined up. After featuring in ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ and Rajkumar Hirani’s debut web series ‘Pritam And Pedro’, he is now preparing for the release of ‘Dhamaal 4’. The actor will also be seen sharing screen space with Shah Rukh Khan in the…
Success rarely comes to those who simply wait for it. While life may provide us with opportunities, talents and resources, it is up to us to make use of them. The saying by J.G. Holland, “God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest,” captures this idea through a…
