Devendra Pratap Singh 
A name can serve as a small reminder of the qualities parents wish to celebrate in their child. From Valentina and Audrey to Veer and Dhriti, these names connect with ideas of bravery, determination, steadfastness and confidence. Whether inspired by their literal meanings or cultural associations, each offers a distinctive way to symbolise inner strength. … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney disembark a government plane as they arrive in Sydney, Australia, on March 3, 2026. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld The wife of Prime Minister Mark Carney—Diana Fox Carney—has been appointed Canada’s first Ocean Envoy, an honorary position that will focus on ocean conservation and the economy of coastal … Read more
For Dhara Shah, the day she went into labour was supposed to be the beginning of a new chapter. She and her husband had spent months waiting to meet their baby. But after 27 hours of labour, a series of severe medical complications changed her life forever. Sharing her story on Instagram through her account, … Read more
Choosing a name for a baby carries a weight that goes far beyond simple preference, and for many Indian families, that weight is best balanced by turning to the Vedas, the oldest and most revered scriptures in Hindu tradition. Names drawn from the Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda carry centuries of spiritual resonance, often tied … Read more
Movie scenes depicting drug consumption or trafficking will carry the warning: “Illicit Narcotics Destroy Health and Guarantees Imprisonment. Say No to Drugs” (Representative image: Reuters). NEW DELHI: Films depicting consumption or trafficking of drugs will now carry an anti-drug warning, the broadcast ministry notified on Wednesday.According to the guidelines amended under the Cinematograph Act, such … Read more
The Bank of England (BoE) kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75 percent on Sept. 17 but signaled it could tighten policy if persistently higher energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict fuel broader inflation pressures. Global energy prices have risen sharply since July, driven by events in the Middle East and the war in … Read more
IIT Madras alumnus clears UPSC, joins civil services, then walks away: ‘Things take a toll’ Clearing UPSC is a goal that many aspirants spend years working towards. But after achieving that goal and entering government service, some may still find themselves questioning whether the career is right for them. Bharani Vlsvss, an IIT Madras alumnus … Read more
Delhi HC seeks report from DU, police over DUSU violence NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday took strong exception to incidents of violence during campaigning for the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) elections, warning that it could stay the counting of votes and declaration of results if it is not satisfied with the … Read more
Kishori Kudecha did not grow up as an athlete, and she did not start running in her twenties or thirties either. At the age of 60, this homemaker, mother of two, and grandmother of three decided to take up running, a decision that has since turned into a full-blown second life built around fitness and … Read more
The fewer financial decisions I have to make on a daily basis, the better. That’s why I love automatic payments. Uuganbayar/Shutterstock Creditors, especially banks and credit card issuers, are unbelievably sensitive about whether you pay your bills on time. So is your credit score. One slip-up could cost you dearly if it means that you … Read more