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The Saturn Return phase can significantly impact physical well-being, prompting various reactions to prolonged stress. Individuals might feel a sudden wave of fatigue and heaviness that seems unexplainable. Additionally, skin problems like dryness or rashes could arise amidst life’s unpredictability. Sleep patterns may be disrupted, with increased restlessness, and past injuries or digestive sensitivities might flare under the pressure. In astrology, a Saturn Return happens once every 29 years, when Saturn returns to the sign it was in in your birth chart at the time of birth.This phase is seen as a major occurrence in a person’s life. It can…

Quote of the day by Adi Shankaracharya (Photo via X) We live in a world that rewards eloquence. A person who can speak fluently, argue persuasively, or explain things impressively is often seen as the smartest one in the room.Degrees, debates, and smart conversations are treated as proof of wisdom. But somewhere between all this, we often ask: does knowing more actually make us freer, calmer, or wiser, or does it just make us louder?Centuries ago, the philosopher Adi Shankaracharya raised exactly this question, and his answer is still relevant today. He doesn’t dismiss the idea of learning itself, but…

Ganderbal, Aug 15: As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore hoisted the National Flag at Mini Secretariat, Ganderbal on Saturday.The National Flag was hoisted in the presence of district officers and employees. A ceremonial Guard of Honour was presented on the occasion, marking the celebration of Independence Day with patriotic fervour and great zeal and enthusiasm.The flag hoisting ceremony was attended by officers and employees from various departments, who joined the celebrations and reaffirmed their commitment towards discharging their responsibilities with dedication and contributing to the development and welfare of the district.The Deputy Commissioner…

Witnesses have shared their horrifying experiences after a mass shooting in Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, killed one person and left four others injured. WKYT reported that the injured victims include a 4-year-old, a 14-year-old, and two adults. Police said the four victims’ injuries are being considered non-life-threatening.Lexington shooting: Video shows moment gunfire erupts as witnesses recall horror (Pexel – representational image)Meanwhile, a shocking video shared by AZ Intel on X shows the terrifying moment gunfire erupted.‘A person 8 inches from me was shot tonight’Devine Carama, a witness, wrote on Facebook, “My heart is broken. This evening we had…

Pakistan’s nuclear weapons ‘did not deter’ India strikes in 2025: US report Pakistan’s experience during its military confrontation with India in May 2025 has exposed the limitations of nuclear deterrence, with the country increasingly shifting its focus towards conventional military power, according to a report by the US-based Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.The military confrontation between the two nuclear-armed neighbours came after India launched Operation Sindoor, a strong retaliatory counterterror action following the Pakistan-backed terrorist attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam.The report unveiled that Pakistan’s strategic establishment appears to have confronted a “difficult reality” following the conflict: nuclear weapons “have limits”.…

The programme is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Turku, Finland.Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government is sending 29 State Best Teacher Award recipients from government schools to Finland for an international professional development programme on Saturday.The teachers will gain first-hand exposure to globally recognised educational practices and innovative teaching methodologies, according to a press release.The programme is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Turku, Finland.As part of the onsite programme, the teachers will visit Turku and Rauma and participate in classroom observations, educational site visits and interactions with educators at Early Childhood Education Centres and Teacher…

Sukriti Kakar on her wedding with fiancé Shoumik Shetty: ‘Ours will be like one from 2 States’ Singer Sukriti Kakar has officially announced her engagement to Mumbai-based entrepreneur Shoumik Shetty, ending years of keeping their relationship out of the public eye. She announced this through an Instagram post. Now, in a recent interview, the singer opened up about her relationship and shared her wedding plans.Sukriti Kakar talks about her relationship with Shoumik ShettyThe couple got engaged in Tuscany on July 31, and Sukriti Kakar stated that the decision to stay private for so long was a conscious one. In an…

Donald Trump has threatened to declare the strait of Hormuz as “a territory of the United States” as his administration struggles to conclude the war with Iran.During a speech at a police academy on Long Island, New York, on Friday, the US president said he would “pretty soon” designate the waterway – a crucial chokepoint for global trade, through which about a fifth of the world’s seaborne oil supplies typically pass – a US territory.The comment came as peace talks with Iran remain at an impasse following failed negotiations, with Tehran refusing to reopen the strait, which has been all…

Qatar denies detaining three Iranian pilots (representative image) Qatar on Saturday denied Iranian claims that its forces were holding three Iranian military pilots captured after their fighter jets were downed during a March operation, saying the allegations were misleading and came at a sensitive time amid efforts to ease regional tensions.Qatari foreign ministry spokesperson Majed Mohammed Al-Ansari said authorities had attempted to contact the pilots after they allegedly violated Qatari airspace but received no response.Qatar then acted under its rules of engagement to defend its territory, he said.“We categorically deny the claims that have been circulated regarding the detention of…

CJP’s Saurav Das (File Photo) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party chief spokesperson Saurav Das hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using the term “dimagi Naxals” during his Independence Day address, arguing that young people should not be labelled Naxalis for questioning the government.Speaking from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said armed Naxalism was nearing its end but warned of people with a “dimagi Naxal” mindset who, he said, were looking for opportunities to create violence and unrest.He said such people needed to be identified and isolated, while young…