Nature has long shaped Japanese culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in its baby names. Inspired by the changing seasons, delicate blossoms and the fleeting beauty of spring, many Japanese baby girl names carry meanings that reflect harmony, renewal and grace. Among these, cherry blossoms, or sakura, hold a special place, symbolising beauty,…
Mohanlal-Krishand film in the works; Maniyanpilla Raju says ‘The film will be a commercial entertainer like ‘Chotta Mumbai’ After delivering the superhit film ‘Drishyam 3’, it seems that a new collaboration between Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and filmmaker Krishand, known for ‘Masthishka Maranam’, is under works.The project, which has been the subject of speculation for some…
US stock index futures moved higher on Monday, July 6, led by gains in technology shares, as easing pressure on the sector and lower oil prices lifted investor sentiment ahead of a week of key economic data releases. Futures tied to the Nasdaq 100 climbed about 1.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.4%. Futures on…
Quote of the day by Franz Kafka (AI-generated image) Today’s quote of the day comes from Franz Kafka’s novel The Trial, first published in 1925. The line reads, “It’s only because of their stupidity that they’re able to be so sure of themselves.” It is spoken by the novel’s protagonist, Josef K. , as he…
Non-banking financial company L&T Finance Ltd on Friday (April 24) reported a 26.79% year-on-year increase in net profit at ₹806.63 crore for the fourth quarter, compared with ₹636.2 crore in the same period last year. Net interest income (NII) rose 24.8% to ₹3,024 crore from ₹2,423.2 crore a year ago. Return on assets (RoA) improved…
Every parent hopes their child will come to them when something goes wrong. Whether it’s a disagreement with a friend, trouble at school or a mistake they regret, children are more likely to seek comfort from adults they trust. But that trust is not built through grand gestures. It grows, or slowly fades, through everyday…
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on Friday said it has stepped up printing of the newly introduced Class 9 textbooks on a “war footing” to address a temporary mismatch between demand and supply following the rollout of the NEP 2020-aligned curriculum.In an official statement, the NCERT said it has released a…
Indian student shares F-1 visa rejection experience. An Indian student recently shared the experience of F-1 visa rejection in a two-minute interview, while the case has no apparent loopholes. The student applied for the visa to study an MS in Computer Science at the University of Maryland and the program starts on August 31. The…
For centuries, the Bermuda petrel survived only as a memory. Sailors and islanders knew the bird had once filled the skies around Bermuda, but by the modern era it was considered gone forever. Then, in the middle of the 20th century, a handful of unexpected discoveries changed its story. A small colony was found hiding…
Samay Raina donates Rs 10 lakh to Assam flood relief; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma thanks comedian, social media users urge FIR withdrawal Comedian Samay Raina has donated Rs 10 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to support communities affected by the devastating floods in the state. His contribution comes as Assam continues to…
