A strong heatwave embroils Europe leading France to ban alcohol consumption at certain events (Image source: Reuters) France has banned alcohol consumption at some events during the massive Fête de la Musique music festival as a punishing heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels, with 35 departments placed under red heatwave alerts.Temperatures of 39°C to 40°C…
Parenting tip of the day: Stop completing your child’s sentences; Here’s what to do instead Parents have an inbuilt urge to help their children whenever they face the slightest bit of struggle. Some parents do it from a loving place, while some do it without even realising. A similar parental urge comes out when they…
A Redditor asks whether Rs 28LPA in Bengaluru is better than $60K per year in the US. $60K per year is obviously more than Rs 28 LPA but salary conversion can be misleading and the dollar option may not be lucrative at all when the expenses of the US are taken into account. An F-1…
Indian man on Green Card EAD asks if he can go back to India with Rs 6 crore fund and no job. There is no unanimous opinion on the exact amount of money in your bank account that may allow you to take a career break. An Indian man in the US recently took to…
Indian man Chandan Tayal arrested for smuggling cocaine from the US to Canada. An Indian man was arrested with 60 kilos of cocaine at Port Huron in Michigan while he was on his way to cross the border to Canada. Driver Chandan Tayal was stopped by the CBP at the Blue Water Bridge and on…
Stepping on the scale every morning may seem obsessive to some, but psychologists say it does not automatically point to paranoia. For some people, checking their weight is as routine as brushing their teeth. The scale sits quietly in the corner of the room, yet it can influence moods, confidence, and even the way someone…
What began as US President Donald Trump’s ambitious $14 million effort to beautify one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks ahead of America’s 250th birthday has rapidly transformed into a spectacle. TOI Correspondent from Washington: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the US capital was designed to mirror America’s greatness. Instead, it is currently redolent…
Photo: Cody Gakpo/ Instagram The Netherlands’ footballer Cody Gakpo is known for his standout performances on field. But away from the pitch, Gakpo enjoys a quiet, happy family life with his long-term partner, Dutch model Noa van der Bij. As fans celebrate his football journey, many are curious about the woman who has stood by…
Petrol, diesel rates may ease as cheaper crude arrives, says oil minister Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday indicated that petrol and diesel prices could be reduced if lower-priced crude oil purchased recently reaches Indian refiners, while asserting that domestic fuel prices have seen only a limited increase despite sharp…
Old wounds are best left forgotten. A Swahili saying literally translates to ‘stop scratching the cockroach’s scars when translated to English but its deeper meaning teaches us an important lesson on moving on. Cockroaches symbolize survival and their scars are tales of struggles. There is no use in scratching those scars as there is no…
