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The target of Viksit Bharat—Developed India, is 2047, marking 100 years of independence. It is not only about economic development by building a $30-40 trillion economy, but also about social progress, environmental sustainability, and strong governance with four targeted pillars: Youth (Yuva) empowerment, Garib (Poor) upliftment, Mahilayen (Women) participation, and Annadata (farmers) modernisation and development. It has many other dimensions, one of the most revolutionary being the youth, the backbone of the nation.Besides economic progress, the youth carry a huge responsibility in social, political, and economic spheres. India is a youth-dominated country, with 65% of the population under 35, known…
A rare planetary alignment is drawing attention from astrologers around the world this July. Known as the Barbault Basket, Cosmic Cradle or Great Sextile, this unusual pattern involves Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto forming a striking shape across the zodiac.Barbault Basket event 2026. (Canva AI)Astrologer Natasha Weber shares on Instagram that this is one of the rarest astrology events of our lifetime. The slow-moving outer planets are gathering near 4 degrees of Leo, Gemini, Aries and Aquarius, creating a geometric pattern that astrologers believe signals a period of major change.The alignment builds gradually over several weeks, but Weber says the…
BENGALURU: The department of space (DoS) has stepped in to curb a recent wave of resignations from Isro’s flagship programmes, tightening rules on voluntary retirement and resignations by scientists working on Gaganyaan and other critical missions through a fresh internal memorandum dated July 14.While DoS hasn’t disclosed the scale of departures, multiple Isro sources told TOI that it was substantial enough — between 100 and 120 at least — to trigger the intervention. “Around 80 people have quit from URSC alone. At VSSC, at least 20 people have left. Overall, it could be roughly up to 120, conservatively. There could…
Egypt boss Hossam Hassan explains his viral ‘X’ gesture, denies racism allegations and makes a surprise claim about Lionel Messi’s emotional reaction/ Image: AP Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has spoken out after his controversial “X” gesture during his side’s dramatic 3-2 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Argentina sparked widespread debate. The moment, directed towards referee François Letexier in stoppage time, quickly drew attention because it resembled UEFA’s official anti-racism reporting protocol used by players and staff to signal discriminatory abuse. With tensions high following a chaotic finish and a series of disputed decisions, the gesture became…
Kozhikode: Congress MLA from Elathur, Vidya Balakrishnan, on Wednesday said she had received a WhatsApp call from a person claiming to be from the party high command, offering her a ministerial berth in exchange for a huge sum of money.The MLA said the caller, who claimed to be calling from New Delhi, told her that a Cabinet reshuffle would take place in Kerala soon and that she could be made a minister if she paid the amount.She immediately lodged a police complaint, following which the Kozhikode Cyber Cell launched an investigation into the incident.Vidya Balakrishnan said she had informed the…
Strong bones are often associated with a glass of milk or a calcium tablet. Although calcium is important, it is just one component that is responsible for the health of the skeletal system. Despite sufficient amounts of calcium, several people continue to have osteoporosis, suffer low-impact bone fractures, or experience persistent weakness in their joints and muscles. The health of bones relies on many different elements, such as nutrition, physical exercise, hormones, muscle strength, and timely diagnosis. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rohit Jain, consultant, Orthopedics, Regency Health, Lucknow, shared what bones actually need.Bone health is not just…
More than 30 colleges that were denied affiliation certificates by Mumbai University are yet to get relief.Mumbai: As many as 103 of the 352 law colleges in Maharashtra have been given show-cause notices and asked to apply for the Bar Council of India’s (BCI) recognition in the next 24 hours. The state’s directorate of higher education (DHE) will allow these colleges to participate in the CET Cell’s centralised counselling process only once they submit their application letters.Meanwhile, more than 30 colleges that were denied affiliation certificates by Mumbai University are yet to get relief, and some of them are waiting…
Picture Credit: Instagram Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan will be seen together in the upcoming psychological thriller ‘Haiwaan’. Directed by ace filmmaker Priyadarshan, the makers have unveiled the theatrical release date of the film.‘Haiwaan’ release dateAkshay Kumar took to his Instagram account to reveal brand new posters from the film. Including the poster he also shared that the film will be released on September 11, 2026. Brand new posters of ‘Haiwaan’In the poster, Akshay Kumar can be seen in a black outfit, like a robber about to make a heist. He is wearing a black beanie on…
India’s trade data for June offers insights into how the country is weathering the West Asia crisis and the prospect of a deficient monsoon. The fact that the trade deficit jumped 430% in June would seem alarming. However, a deeper look at the composition of this deficit should ease a lot of that alarm. The bulk of the increase in the deficit was due to the sharp increase in merchandise imports in June. And within this, it was led by crude, gold, fertilizers and electronic goods. The value of crude oil imports rose 40% in June 2026, reflecting the skyrocketing…
The award-winning children’s cartoon series Bluey has been translated into Australian Indigenous language for the first time. Five episodes were released in Yolngu Matha, a collection of dialects from north-east Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory. The BBC’s Simon Atkinson spoke to the show’s producers, who hope the project will amplify First Nation voices, and help language preservation through storytelling. Source link