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This could be the strongest day of your week, Capricorn. Saturn gives you weight, Jupiter adds opportunity, and society seems more willing to recognise your effort instead of taking it for granted.Respect and recognition can come in visible ways. Someone may mention your work in a meeting, relatives may seek your advice, or your name may simply carry more authority today. Business orders can come with less struggle than usual, which is always pleasant for a sign that usually earns things the hard way. Yet there is a twist. You may still feel unsure of your own judgment. Strange, isn’t…

Meditation is often presented today as a way to slow down, manage stress or create a few quiet minutes in a busy day. But the practice did not begin as a wellness trend. For thousands of years, people have used meditation within religious and philosophical traditions to focus the mind, deepen reflection and explore their inner lives.A recent Cleveland Clinic article, updated on March 23, 2026, places Sufi meditation alongside Buddhist, Christian, Taoist, yoga and transcendental meditation. The medical centre describes meditation as a complementary practice and notes that it has been studied for possible effects on stress, mood, focus,…

Srinagar, Aug 18: In a bid to remove encroachments and identify accident-prone locations, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted District Highway Safety Task Forces (DHSTF) across the Union Territory, with respective District Magistrates asked to lead the panels as Chairpersons.The step comes at a time when road accidents along National Highways continue to claim precious lives, shattering the dreams of many families. Recent data tabled by the Centre in the Lok Sabha revealed that Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1,109 road accidents on National Highways in 2026, in which 206 people lost their lives and 1,658 others were injured.According to…

Actress Lisa Rinna has weighed in on the ongoing Lindsay Clancy murder trial, saying she believes Patrick Clancy, not his former wife, killed their three children. In a TikTok video posted Monday, Rinna said she discussed the case with her therapist and both reached the same conclusion. She also pointed to her belief that women “typically” do not strangle people. Rinna’s comments are her personal opinion and have not been supported by evidence presented in court. Lindsay Clancy is facing three first-degree murder charges over the January 2023 deaths of her children.Lisa Rinna weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy trial,…

India and Armenia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate cooperation in the defence sector. The MoU was signed during the visit of defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to the country.“Defence secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh called on minister of high tech industry of Armenia Davit Tadevosyan in Yerevan on Aug 17. The two sides signed an MoU on cooperation in research, development, innovation and shared production in the defence industry, reaffirming their commitment to expand bilateral defence industrial cooperation in areas of mutual interest,” the defence ministry said.On Tuesday, the defence secretary visited the Military Academy of Armenia…

Jamal Musiala’s absence seizures explained: What causes them, what happens during episodes and how dangerous they are. Jamal Musiala has revealed that he has been diagnosed with “temporarily occurring, brief absence seizures” after collapsing during two Bayern Munich friendlies within four days. The 23-year-old Germany international said the episodes are caused by a neurological dysfunction, are treatable and are currently being managed with specialist medical care.The disclosure came after Musiala collapsed during Tuesday’s 4-2 friendly win over Heidenheim, just days after a similar episode against RB Leipzig. He has since said that he is doing well, remains optimistic and, after…

Periods are painful, but for some, they can be excruciating if they bleed heavily. According to Dr Pranathi Aravind, senior consultant, department of obstetrics and gynaecology, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru, heavy menstrual bleeding, also called menorrhagia, refers to blood loss that is significantly more than normal or bleeding that lasts significantly longer than expected.Also Read | ‘I sleep fine after drinking coffee’: Cardiologist explains why your last cup should be before 3 pm; how it harms you In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Pranathi stressed that heavy periods are often ignored and considered normal, but they shouldn’t be, especially…

Nothing is impossible when you aim for it. Bihar’s Preeti Kumari’s journey from being a working mom to taking up an SDM job is an example of determination, dedication and hard work.SDM Preeti Kumari (Live Hindustan )Preeti Kumari was working a 9-to-5 job, managing household responsibilities and caring for her six-month-old daughter while she prepared for the Bihar Public Service Commission’s (BPSC) 70th Combined Competitive Examination. She cleared the exam, secured a rank of 166, and qualified for the SDM post.₹10 lakh+ monthly income”>From IT to Mushroom Farming: BTech graduate’s career switch brings ₹10 lakh+ monthly incomeKumari’s achievement is particularly…

Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Awarapan 2’ which released in theatres on August 14 has no plans of slowing down as the film not only had a solid first weekend, it passed the Monday test and remained steady even on Tuesday. While the original ‘Awarapan’ did not make a major impact during its theatrical run, its soulful music and emotional storyline gradually turned it into a cult favourite.While it is indeed true that ‘Aakha Bollywood ek taraf and Emraan Hashmi ek taraf’ as the actor now enjoys a cult status among the audience, can you believe that he’s never had a solo Rs…

Government claiming a victory for doing ‘the bare minimum’ on gambling, Pocock saysIndependent senator David Pocock says Australians will be “hugely disappointed” by the gambling reforms passed in the lower house yesterday.Pocock has been a vocal critic of the legislation which he’s said doesn’t nearly go far enough to combat the harms of online gambling advertising, and it’s fair to say he’s pretty furious about the result.Pocock says gambling companies are currently regulated out of the Northern Territory, by a body which has no full-time staff. To make matters worse, he says the regulator has not contacted the wagering companies…