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A long-awaited opening arrives today, Aries. The Moon favors relationships. The Moon is a great partner, and Jupiter gives a warm glance at commitment, so those who were unsure yesterday can be able to speak clearly today.If you’re not married a proposal or serious discussion could be offered through friends, family or even a phone conversation that was unassuming initially. Couples who are young and haven’t gotten together for a long time might get the chance to talk without interruption, and cut through the old distance. In the home, too, the warmth increases. You’re more attracted to your partner and…

Most of us think of a century-old tree as a timeless piece of history.But in Portugal, that barely counts, because scattered across the country’s sun-baked south are hundreds of olive trees believed to be over 2,000 years old, with researchers now suggesting that one of them may have taken root nearly 3,700 years ago.Long before Portugal, or even Rome, existed, these ancient olive trees had already taken root. The discovery comes soon after a nearly 1,100-year-old tree was identified in Germany as possibly the oldest in the country, highlighting just how much older Portugal’s olive trees really are.The University of…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the CBI to independently examine allegations of financial irregularities against Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd and its associated entities, including transactions earlier examined by the Delhi Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The Court said the CBI would not be guided by the EOW’s conclusions while examining the allegations.A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant and comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the directions while hearing a PIL filed by Citizens Whistleblower Forum, which has alleged suspicious loan transactions, diversion of funds, manipulation of share prices and evergreening of loans involving Indiabulls-linked entities.The…

Srinagar, Aug 18: Patient care was severely affected on Tuesday in five new Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in J&K as its non-gazetted begin an indefinite strike over delay in framing of recruitment rules that has hampered the recruitment process.The non-gazetted employees of GMC Baramulla, Anantnag, Rajouri, Doda and Kathua observed the indefinite strike by holding protests and demonstrations in the premises of the respective medical colleges against the delay in framing of the recruitment rules.A group of protesting employees at GMC Baramulla said the institution is already facing a shortage of staff and that healthcare does not appear to be…

The New York Liberty will meet the Chicago Sky on Tuesday night, looking to make it three consecutive victories.Sabrina Ionescu missed New York’s previous game because of a foot injury. (Getty Images via AFP)Much of the attention, however, will be on the availability of Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu and whether she will be able to return to the court.Is Sabrina Ionescu injured?Ionescu missed New York’s previous game because of a foot injury she sustained during the team’s Aug. 13 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. The latest update, though, provides a boost for the Liberty, as she has been…

NEW DELHI: Even before former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal could challenge his conviction and the 10-year imprisonment awarded by the Goa bench of Bombay HC in a sexual assault case, Goa govt Tuesday filed an appeal in Supreme Court seeking enhancement of the sentence to life imprisonment, arguing that he got away lightly given the gravity of the offence.Goa govt’s appeal said the woman was his employee and friend’s daughter, and Tejpal misused his position of authority to commit the offences when she was performing her duties at an event organised by him in his capacity as employer.The state contested…

Egypt boss Hossam Hassan reportedly collapsed while trying to intervene as his two wives allegedly clashed in a hotel, with reports claiming he later divorced his first wife. Egypt manager Hossam Hassan has been caught up in an extraordinary off-field incident after his two wives were reportedly involved in a physical altercation at a hotel on Egypt’s North Coast, with Hassan said to have collapsed while attempting to intervene before later divorcing his first wife.The incident reportedly happened at a cafe inside an upscale hotel in Marina El Alamein, where Hassan was on holiday. Howaida Al-Gharbawy, his longtime wife, and…

New Delhi: BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde, who played a key role in the party’s stellar performance in the Bihar assembly polls last year, has now been entrusted with handling the campaign in Uttar Pradesh. Another general secretary and Rajya Sabha member Satish Poonia has been appointed election in-charge of Punjab, while Tarun Chugh will shoulder this responsibility in Gujarat, where polls are due in December 2027.BJP chief Nitin Nabin made these appointments on Tuesday, a day after his long-delayed team of office-bearers was announced. Tawde and Sunil Bansal are the only two general secretaries who have been retained in…

The intake of raisins soaked overnight in water first thing in the morning has become a well-known trick used to get ready for the day. It is one that is frequently touted for weight loss, glucose, detoxification, better digestion, and glowing skin. Although raisins are definitely a part of a healthy living regimen, the raisin-water combination needs a more even-handed examination. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, celebrity dietitian Simrat Kathuria reveals whether the trend lives up to the hype.​Also read | Gurgaon ophthalmologist says watery eyes don’t always mean healthy eyes; dry eye disease could be the hidden causeBenefits…

AI in classroomsRaipur: AI-enabled learning modules will soon be introduced for Tribal students studying in government schools, open schools and colleges across Chhattisgarh. The module will be structured according to students’ educational levels to deliver skill sets aligned with emerging industry and market requirements.The initiative is part of the state government’s plan to strengthen the Prayas Residential School model beyond conventional competitive-exam preparation and equip tribal students with skills relevant to the technology-driven future.The move follows Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai interaction with NEET qualified students where he assured them of enhanced facilities and further strengthening of the Prayas education…