The Sanskrit term ‘sankranti’ translates as ‘transference’ and is used to indicate the movement of sun from one constellation to the next through the year…Our ancients had known the nuances of creation, the motion of sun and the planets, shape, size and location of various heavenly bodies millennia ago. The observance of twelve sankrantis in a year is […]
By DR. T. SELVA Every six years a sacred site in India attracts the world’s largest gathering of people – so large it can be seen from space, where satellites have photographed it! It takes place again from January 14 – March 4, 2019, in Allahabad and I would urge spiritual seekers and readers not […]
By Rrajesh Kothhari Currently, we have experienced or heard about the recession of job opportunities. All around the world, employers and candidates both have faced the same issue that is the unavailability of resources. Job seekers find difficulty to get a dream job, while the employers are at a lack of quality employees. In this […]
Following weaker than expected iPhone sales, particularly in China, Apple has lowered its revenue guidance for fiscal 2019 first quarter, which ended on December 29. In a letter to investors on Wednesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that the company now expects revenue of approximately $84 billion, down from the $89 to $93 billion it […]
Apple’s wireless charger, AirPower, which was supposed to let iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods owners wirelessly charge all three devices at the same time, missed its release window in 2018, yet again. Apple had announced a product at its September 2017 iPhone event called “AirPower”. Apple had said it would launch in 2018, but it […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of veteran cricket coach Ramakant Achrekar and said his demise is as a “big loss” to the sporting world. “Ramakant Achrekarji was a shining beacon of the Guru Parampara. An outstanding mentor, he groomed cricketing talent for years and the gems he trained went on to […]
The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed the sides that have qualified directly for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2020 to be held in Australia, based on the Twenty20 International (T20I) rankings as on December 31. As per the qualification criteria set for the tournament, Australia and the other nine top ranked sides have […]
The mortal remains of legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen were consigned to the flames on Tuesday after hundreds of mourners from virtually all walks of life, including showbiz, took part in the final journey that was shorn of flowers to honour his last wish. Sen’s followers, friends and other personalities paid their respects by getting a […]
Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro has been sworn in as Brazil’s new President and he promised to build a “society without discrimination or division”. The 63-year-old former army captain in his inaugural speech on Tuesday talked about a “national pact” to free Brazil of corruption, crime and economic mismanagement, the BBC reported on Wednesday. After being […]
In a bid to return to the playing XI for the fourth and final Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting Thursday, India’s premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Tuesday underwent a solo indoor bowling session while the rest of the Indian team preferred to take a day off. Ashwin, who suffered a side strain during […]