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Loneliness can be a profound burden, often felt even when surrounded by people, illustrating an internal void. Hebrews 13:5 brings us the comforting promise that God will never abandon us. This assurance brings ease during hard nights and when prayers seem unheard. With God’s unwavering presence comes a sense of calm amidst distress, highlighting that even if we feel unseen, our true worth is recognized by Him. Even if you’re surrounded by people, being alone can be upsetting. You could be at work, answering text messages, and with your family and still feel like no one really understands what is…

Most of us move through hundreds of posts, clips, and headlines a day without thinking about it. But the stuff we scroll past isn’t just passing the time. It’s slowly teaching our brains how to work. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Divya Jain, founder of Safeducate and host of The Divya Jain Podcast, shared ways that show up.​Also read | Screen time, eye strain, and glasses: Ophthalmologist busts the biggest myths about children’s eyesightReduced patienceAccording to Divya Jain, first, our patience gets shorter. When everything arrives in quick clips designed to hook you in the first second, the brain…

Anantnag, Aug 15: The 80th Independence Day was celebrated across Anantnag district with great patriotic fervour, enthusiasm and national spirit.The main function of the day was organised at Shaheed Himayun Muzzamil Memorial Government Degree College, Khanabal, where a large gathering of people joined the celebrations to commemorate the historic occasion and honour the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the nation’s independence.Minister for Education, Higher Education, Health and Medical Education and Social Welfare Departments, Sakeena Itoo, was the chief guest at the main function. She hoisted the National Flag and took the salute from the…

The Dallas Cowboys return to the field Saturday for the first time since January, opening their 2026 preseason against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.Dak Prescott will not feature in the Cowboys vs Seahawks matchup. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)However, one of the biggest names on the Cowboys’ roster will not feature in the matchup. Dak Prescott is sitting out, leaving many fans wondering why the franchise quarterback is being kept on the sidelines.Why isn’t Dak Prescott playing vs Seahawks?Head coach Brian Schottenheimer previously explained during training camp that Dallas has divided its roster into four groups to determine how…

NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel has taken note of a curious case involving emergency alert buttons in buses. While the switches cost just Rs 15-20 each, they have largely remained unused because there are no dedicated centres to respond to alerts. Bus operators told the panel they are still required to pay Rs 2,500 to Rs 25,000 per vehicle to have the switches tested during mandatory fitness tests.The latest report of the parliamentary standing committee on transport, tourism and culture, headed by JDU’s Sanjay Jha, noted that the buttons were made mandatory after the 2012 Nirbhaya case as a safety…

The fans of Mirzapur are in for a treat as one of the show’s most popular songs makes a comeback. The superhit, Vaaroon, which was integral to the first season, will be recreated for Mirzapur: The Movie. The song, titled Vaaroon Forever, will feature Shreya Ghoshal and Romy, the original singer.Mirzapur’s Vaaroon gets a fresh musical spin with Shreya Ghoshal and Romy.Shreya Ghoshal joins the soundtrackThe original Vaaroon was released in 2020 and became popular due to its soulful Sufi music and lyrical lyrics. The music was composed by Anand Bhaskar, whereas the lyrics were written by Ginny Diwan. Both…

Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first official visit to the disputed Kuril Islands on Thursday (August 13, 2026), drawing immediate ire from Japan and straining diplomatic ties. This marked the first time a Russian President set foot on the territory since Dmitry Medvedev’s visit in 2010, and it ignited protests from Tokyo, which claims the same islands.Where is Kuril Islands located?The Kuril Islands consist of a vast volcanic archipelago featuring 56 islands and numerous smaller islets, stretching about 1,200 km (750 miles) across the North Pacific Ocean. This group includes four islands located between the Sea of Okhotsk and…

Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson turned a long-running online clash into a high-profile public showdown as they debated the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The August 14 confrontation drew millions of views within hours, putting Owens’ disputed theories under intense scrutiny. With Patrick Bet-David moderating, the debate moved beyond social media arguments and into a direct battle over evidence, unanswered questions and what can actually be established about Kirk’s killing.Candace Owens and Andrew Wilson debate over Charlie Kirk deathThe debate grew out of a challenge Wilson made during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience earlier this month. He…

Mumbai: The fortunes of Alexandra Cinema, a famous single screen theatre in Nagpada, rose and ebbed like ocean tides in the last 105 years since it was founded by Ardeshir Irani and Abdulally Esoofally in 1921. Once a favourite haunt of movie-goers for its Sunday Hollywood classics, it gradually fell into disrepute for showing X-rated fare. In 2007 the last film was screened, and around 2011, Alexandra transformed into an Islamic study and prayer centre. Now it is set to be demolished to make way for a residential complex.Audiences recall the magic of watching movies in such standalone theatres in…

Mapusa: The judicial magistrate first class (JMFC), Mapusa, has committed the Siolim accident case to the sessions court at Merces under a committal order issued on Aug 14, 2026. The case relates to a May 29 crash in which a jeep, allegedly driven by a person under the influence of alcohol, crossed lanes near Fernandes Waddo and struck an oncoming scooter.The scooter rider, Sanket Dabholkar, succumbed to his injuries on the way to the District Hospital, Mapusa, while the pillion rider, Nischay Morajkar, sustained grievous injuries.The accused driver, Yadukrishnan S, a 29-year-old native of Alappuzha, Kerala, residing in Siolim, faces…