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Overall EnergyThe year ahead is about security, celebration, resilience, unexpected change and self-reliance.Birthday Horoscope: Here’s what the tarot cards have in store for you (Freepik)The Four of Pentacles opens your birthday reading with a strong desire for stability. You may become more protective of your finances, possessions, time and emotional energy. After experiences that taught you not to take security for granted, you could feel increasingly determined to build something solid.The Four of Wands brings a much lighter energy. It can indicate celebrations, milestones, a happy home environment, relationship developments or finally feeling that you’ve created a space where you…

Karpaka Vinayakar temple (Wiki) A visit to Tamil Nadu’s famous temples may soon look very different for travellers and devotees from September 1, 2026. The state’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has put a complete ban on the use of mobile phones inside temple premises. The move is aimed at protecting the sanctity of temples and preventing reels, photography, video recording and selfies. For travellers, the change means that a phone-free darshan could become an important part of planning a Tamil Nadu temple itinerary.The HR&CE Department is the one that administers a large number of Hindu temples across…

Diageo will change the formulation of some of its leading whisky and rum brands sold in India within three months after the country’s food safety regulator objected to the use of added flavouring substances.The company said it had engaged with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) over its updated guidelines and had taken measures to bring its products in line with the revised requirements. “We have engaged with the FSSAI to align on the new guidelines proposed by them and have since taken appropriate measures to align our products fully with the revised requirements,” a Diageo spokesperson…

Srinagar, Aug 18: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K has filed a chargesheet before the Hon’ble Court of Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, in case FIR No. 28/2026, against Ghulam Ahmad Ganie S/o Ghulam Mohammad Ganie, R/o Mirgund, District Budgam, for commission of cognizable offences punishable under Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Sections 228 and 229 of the BNS.The investigation was initiated on the basis of a written complaint alleging that the accused, who is also an accused in the ongoing investigation of FIR No. 11/2021 of Crime Branch Kashmir, now EOW Kashmir,…

These 6 hair serums you can try on your dry hair (Adobe Stock)Shweta Pandey is a Senior Content Writer at Hindustan Times, with over 12 years of experience in beauty and wellness journalism, specialising in makeup, skincare, and hair care.She began her professional writing journey in 2011, entering the evolving world of digital lifestyle journalism as beauty and wellness content rapidly transformed in India. Over the years, she has worked with reputed digital media houses like India Today, the Times of India and Skymet Weather, steadily building credibility through well-researched features, product reviews, and trend analyses. Her career reflects consistent…

A moving cab suddenly caught fire in Noida on Monday. A WagonR taxicab passing in front of Sector-100 villas suddenly caught up in flames. A terrifying video of the incident is now going viral on social media.A car caught on fire in NoidaEven though the cab suddenly caught fire, the driver reportedly managed to escape in time and there were no injuries or loss of life.A visual from after the fire also showed the car’s number plate completely in shambles.The fire brigade reached the spot upon receiving the information and extinguished the fire. No loss of life or injuries were…

Cindy Mora and her son’s home used about 850 blocks made from recycled plastic, PC: Econews Cindy Mora Abarca spent 9 years saving money for a small plot of land in the Lámparas neighbourhood of Alajuelita, near San José, Costa Rica, hoping to eventually build a permanent home for herself and her 6-year-old son, Fabrizio. She eventually secured the land through a loan, but that left her without enough money to construct a house on it. Her situation changed when she connected with Habitat for Humanity Costa Rica, which paired her case with Procter & Gamble, the local organisation Urbarium…

New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday alleged that the Modi government wants to sabotage the caste census and asked why the 2027 census does not include a drop-down menu for selecting castes, despite the Centre recommending it in its affidavit to the Supreme Court in September 2021.The opposition party claimed that the prime minister made a “complete U-turn” on April 30, 2025, by announcing a caste census, only to now perform a “U-turn on his earlier U-turn”.Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh highlighted that on September 21, 2021, the Modi government had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court…

New York: US kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the share of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high, according to federal data posted Monday.The fraction of kids exempted from vaccine requirements rose to 4.2 per cent, up from 3.6 per cent the year before. That’s an estimated 155,000 children nationally during the 2025-2026 school year.It’s the fourth consecutive year that the national average exemption rate has reached a new record, and the vast majority are parents withholding shots for nonmedical reasons. Exemptions increased in 41 states and the District of Columbia.Experts point to turmoil caused…

Under the revised scheme, the six main subjects for Class IX students will be Language-1, Language-2, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Vocational Education (Kaushal Vikas).New Delhi, The Delhi Government revised the Class IX examination and promotion system from the current academic session, making vocational education and a third language compulsory while introducing optional advanced-level assessments in Mathematics and Science.Under the revised scheme, the six main subjects for Class IX students will be Language-1, Language-2, Mathematics, Science, Social Science and Vocational Education (Kaushal Vikas). These subjects will form the basis for academic progression and promotion to Class X, according to the…