Quote of the day by Carl Jung on coincidence and synchronicity, and why one can see the future in dreams. Carl Jung introduced the concept of synchronicity, which means that not everything is a coincidence. The concept says that when several things happen by chance, which we think are just by coincidence, are not actually…
MUMBAI: India’s payment industry has long been calling for higher subsidies or a controlled introduction of merchant discount rate (MDR) to recover transaction costs. The decision to allow MDR or higher value business payments will help to turn many business models sustainable and thereby increase competition in an industry that is currently a near duopoly…
Ducati India has launched the new Ducati Diavel V4 Black Roadster in India at Rs 29.98 lakh (ex-showroom). First unveiled globally in December 2024, the new variant is priced around Rs 32,000 higher than the standard Diavel V4. Interested customers can book the motorcycle online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to…
Royal Enfield has started deliveries of its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, in Bengaluru. Priced at Rs 2.79 lakh, ex-showroom, the Flying Flea C6 is also available under a Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, bringing the initial purchase price down to Rs 1.99 lakh. Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6: Key details Powering the Flying Flea…
Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday. (AP Photos) Paraguay President Santiago Peña declared a national holiday after the country’s football team produced one of the most stunning results of the FIFA World Cup 2026, eliminating four-time champions Germany to book a place in the Round of 16.In a night already etched into Paraguayan…
Every grand celebration needed a grand sweet, and laddoos rarely disappointed. Whether made from roasted gram flour, wheat or sesame, these bite-sized treats were enriched with dry fruits, saffron and pure ghee in royal kitchens. They travelled well, lasted longer than many desserts and became a staple at coronations, festivals and palace ceremonies, making them…
A Porter Airlines flight was canceled in Canada because a child refused to fasten seatbelt. A flight was delayed by a day because of a misbehaving child who refused to sit and fasten the seatbelt. The incident took place on a Porter flight PD4444, which was scheduled to fly from Victoria International Airport to Toronto…
The month moves like a river after rain, lively at first, uneven in the middle, then clearer near the end. As August begins, the opening days bring strong signs of increase in income, fulfilling desires, cooperation from siblings and happiness from children. During these days, there is a good chance of getting opportunities for the…
Shan Masood and Babar Azam Pakistan’s successful Caribbean campaign has brought a significant boost in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains. Babar’s rise comes after Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in…
A parody account on X went viral after sharing quotes attributed to Clavicular, claiming he believes he is among the world’s most influential people and on a “once in a generation” rise. The post also included ambitious remarks about changing culture and even ruling beyond the planet. While the account is clearly labelled as parody,…
