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It is important for children to know that fasting is not required until they reach puberty. Younger children may practise short fasts, but this is voluntary and guided by parents.This does not hinder their growth and well-being. In Islam, well-being is highly valued. Fasting is also not required for those who are pregnant, menstruating, elderly, travelling, or sick.Sharing this fact teaches children that faith is compassionate. It does not ignore human limits. It respects the body.This understanding prevents guilt. It replaces pressure with patience. Children learn that participation can happen in many ways, such as helping prepare iftar, offering prayers,…
NGT clears Great Nicobar infrastructure project, says adequate safeguards providedNew Delhi: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared the proposed International Container Transhipment Terminal in Great Nicobar Island, saying adequate safeguards had been provided in the environmental clearance (EC) conditions.The eastern zonal bench of Kolkata, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, passed the order on Monday while hearing the objections to the proposed terminal, township, area development and a 450 MVA gas and solar-based power plant.Earlier, a batch of petitions challenged the clearances granted for the project, claiming violations of the Island Coastal Regulation Zone (ICRZ) notification.This was the…
Srinagar, Feb 17 : Underscoring the critical role of Tele-Law in easing pressure on courts and ensuring timely justice, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said, justice delayed is justice denied and the efforts must be made to ensure that only cases requiring judicial hearings reach the courts, while others can be resolved through technology-driven legal aid under the Disha program.”While addressing a gathering on regional workshop on tele-law activities, at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC), Srinagar CM Omar Abdullah as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said, “Initiative connects citizens, especially in remote areas, to lawyers, educates them…
Tilak Varma, right, and Suryakumar Yadav celebrate the wicket of Pakistan’s Shadab Khan. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is at the fag end of the group stage matches. Till Tuesday (February 17) afternoon, 31 out of 40 group stage matches have been completed in the tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The race for Super Eights spots is in full swing.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!So far, six teams have booked their tickets to the next stage, namely defending champions India, co-hosts Sri Lanka, the West Indies, England,…
As 2025 draws to a close, we’re revisiting the best stories Fashionista published this year (at least in our editors’ opinions). The below was originally published in June. In the TikTok era, cosmetics companies are bending over backwards to try to create the next viral hit, launching flashier …Continue reading Source link
As winter slowly fades and the days start feeling warmer, dressing becomes tricky. Mornings are breezy, afternoons feel almost summery, and suddenly your heavy outfits feel too much. This in-between season is exactly when lightweight block print kurta sets become your best friend. Breathable fabrics, easy silhouettes, and soft dupattas make them ideal for now, and they’ll carry you straight into summer without a wardrobe overhaul. Be it pure cotton classics or elegant Anarkali styles, here is a curated list by me of the trendiest block print kurta sets.block print kurta sets for women to welcome summer with open arms…
The troubles for actor Rajpal Yadav, though eased for now, are far from over. On Monday, the Delhi High Court granted him interim bail until March 18 in the ₹9-crore cheque-bounce case linked to his 2012 film Ata Pata Laapata. But soon after, his lawyer Bhaskar Upadhyay accused the complainant of acting with “malicious intent” and said the case is not really about the money.Rajpal YadavLawyer says complainant wants jail, not justiceSpeaking to ETimes, Bhaskar called Rajpal “a family man” who is “not a lawyer” and “does not understand legal technicalities.” He said the actor was willing to repay whatever…
Priya Bhavani Shankar, Aadhi, and Nikkii Galrani at the pooja ceremony of ‘Maragadha Naanayam 2’ | Photo Credit: @AadhiOfficial/X Maragadha Naanayam 2, the much-anticipated sequel of the 2017 hit Tamil fantasy comedy, went on floors in Chennai on Monday (February 17). Actors Aadhi Pinisetty, Nikkii Galrani Pinisetty, Munishkanth, Anandraj, director ARK Saravan, and other members of the cast and crew also return for the sequel.The pooja ceremony was attended by actors Karthi and Arya and filmmaker Venkat Prabhu. Several prominent filmmakers associated with Axess Film Factory were also present to grace the occasion. Karthi sounded the clapboard while Arya and…
New Delhi: Political leaders must foster fraternity in the country, the Supreme Court observed on Tuesday while asking 12 petitioners, including academician Roop Rekha Verma, to file a fresh plea seeking the guidelines on political speeches.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices B V Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi, however, declined to entertain a PIL seeking guidelines for politicians and the media when reporting or amplifying speeches by leaders that allegedly affect the fraternity and constitutional values.The petition, argued by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, was moved in the backdrop of alleged hate speeches by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel today said that India’s approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare must prioritise inclusion and equity, describing it as “All-Inclusive Intelligence,” a vision aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s broader developmental agenda.Speaking at a session titled “Innovation to Impact: AI as a Public Health Game-Changer” the minister highlighted AI’s growing role across the healthcare continuum from surveillance and prevention to diagnosis and treatment—especially as India works toward its Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.Patel noted that India’s demographic scale, rural–urban disparities, and the dual burden of communicable and non-communicable…