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Seema Patel, an associate professor of law at UC Law San Francisco, also stays up late at night to try to finish her work so she doesn’t have to miss moments with her children.”The reality is that these years in your kids’ lives are so fleeting, and I’m super aware of the time,” she said.Patel worked for San Francisco’s Office of Labor Standards Enforcement, which became the first local government in the US to pass a law requiring employers to provide paid parental leave.But through her career as a workers’ rights lawyer, she has seen many lower-wage workers and parents…

India have a No. 3 headache again, but not the kind they had heading into the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, or the one they have dealt with since Cheteshwar Pujara’s departure.Devdutt Padikkal scored a century on Day 1 against Sri Lanka on Saturday.This time, it is a problem created by success.Fresh into the role and batting at No. 3 for only the third time in his Test career, Devdutt Padikkal produced a superb maiden international century, an unbeaten 131 that sparked a debate over where Sai Sudharsan fits when he returns from his injury layoff.Sudharsan…

The third Sawan Somwar in 2026, occurring on August 17, is set to bestow profound spiritual benefits on devotees. Coinciding with Nag Panchami, this sacred day amplifies the devotion to Lord Shiva, especially for those born under Aries, Cancer, Scorpio, Capricorn, and Pisces. Observers can engage in fasting and prayer, seeking peace and guidance. Tailored rituals and offerings are suggested for each zodiac sign to maximize blessings. The 3rd Sawan Somwar in 2026 will be on Monday, August 17, 2026. This day is highly regarded among the devotees of Lord Shiva. It takes place in the holy month of Sawan,…

The strains of music, clink of wine glasses, and raucous laughter over seven decades of stories spilled out of Silver Oak at India Habitat Centre on Thursday, as Delhi’s cultural circuit gathered to raise a toast to Padma Bhushan Pt Sajan Mishra on his 70th birthday.L-R: Shinjini Kulkarni, Pt Sajan Mishra and Swaransh Mishra (Photos: Manoj Verma/HT)Over seekh kebabs and paneer tikkas, memories were shared, smiles exchanged, and tears shed as his son, composer Swaransh Mishra and granddaughter, Kathak dancer Shinjini Kulkarni hosted the evening, tracing Sajan’s journey as a torchbearer of Hindustani classical music and the traditions of the…

Srinagar, August 15: Fire & Emergency Services, Jammu and Kashmir, responded to 5,681 fire calls, 58 rescue calls and 64 false calls during the period from August 2025 to July 2026, saving property worth approximately Rs 4,562.97 crore.Director General F&ES, Alok Kumar (IPS) while addressing the Independence Day celebrations here at the Headquarters, highlighted its emergency-response, fire-prevention and public-awareness initiatives undertaken during the past year, reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property across the Union Territory.During the period, he said the property losses were contained to around Rs 303.49 crore through timely and coordinated firefighting and rescue operations. The…

A loud sonic boom was heard in Orlando, shortly after SpaceX confirmed that a Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage had landed at Landing Zone 40 in Florida.SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket’s first stage landed. (X/@SpaceX)SpaceX posted that the Falcon 9’s first stage had landed at Landing Zone 40.Soon after, Orlando resident also took to the platform, asking: “Whoa, did we just hear a sonic boom from reentry?”The timing has fueled speculation that the loud sound heard in Orlando was caused by the returning Falcon 9 booster.SpaceX Falcon 9’s first stage landing: watch videoVideos further reports from Orlando and surrounding areas could…

New Delhi: The youth took centre stage in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address on Saturday as he unveiled a host of initiatives, including free online coaching and AI skilling, but also warned against “dimagi Naxals…looking for ways of violence and anarchy”, who, he said, must be “identified” and “isolated”.The PM’s 13th consecutive speech from the ramparts of Red Fort, over 75 minutes long, was marked by repeated invocations of the youth, who were the face of the most consequential protest his govt has faced since 2014, leading to education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and a slew of legislative…

Australia vs Bangladesh Live Score: Bangladesh moved closer to one of the biggest wins in their Test cricket history after Australia slipped to 161-4 at stumps on Day 3 of the first Test in Darwin on Saturday. Australia remain 67 runs behind, with Cameron Green unbeaten on 43 and Alex Carey on 19. The hosts now face the difficult task of first wiping out the deficit and then setting Bangladesh a challenging target in the final innings. Bangladesh need six wickets to secure their first Test win in Australia and potentially their biggest victory in the format. Resuming at 351-6,…

Actor Govinda made news recently when he was spotted at the Mumbai airport with Komal Rani Swarnkar. Even as the internet began calling her his rumoured ‘girlfriend’, his wife, Sunita Ahuja, in her candid style, declared that he has ‘lost his mind’. She also reacted to the video of them being spotted, commenting on how Komal was dressed despite her ‘sugar daddy’.Sunita Ahuja thinks Govinda has ‘lost his mind’ after he’s spotted with Komal Rani Swarnkar.Sunita Ahuja reacts to Govinda-Komal Rani rumoursA paparazzo page posted a video of Sunita being asked about Govinda and Komal promoting a film together. She…

Iran yesterday demanded that Qatar release three of Tehran’s pilots whose aircraft went down early in the West Asia war, though the Gulf state denied it was detaining them.Iran had previously reported one pilot killed and others missing after a sortie to Qatar in March, but news of their alleged capture was not publicised at the time.“Three Iranian pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their Su-24 fighter jets crashed during the war,” said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed forces, Fars news agency reported.“Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian and Omran Behraveshian have been held by Qatari forces for…