The Times of India

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, taking office on October 31, 2026. Succeeding Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Dixit brings a wealth of experience from various key operations. He aims to advocate for indigenous aircraft initiatives and bolster the government’s efforts towards self-reliance in defense, marking a pivotal shift in the Indian Air F…

Manii Basran, a talented mehndi artist based in West London, ingeniously turned a Starbucks cup into a stunning piece of art. Drawing inspiration from traditional bridal mandalas, her unique design clinched victory in the Starbucks Illustration Club competition. Featured on billboards throughout Great Britain, this artwork reached a broader audience.

At just 11 years old, Yuki Kurihara has etched his name in history by winning a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games, making him the youngest athlete to achieve this feat. This prodigious Japanese esports player first discovered his passion for Puyo Puyo five years ago through a Christmas gift.

Zendaya graced Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2027 showcase at Paris Fashion Week, donning a bolero jacket she previously wore at a film premiere last July. This time, she complemented the bold jacket with casual jeans and a tank top, showcasing her effortless styling. Fans celebrated her knack for creatively reusing outfits, underlining the message that high fashion can indeed be chic and versati…

Brittany Lafave and Ryan Webb have transformed their one-acre yard in Virginia into a nature-loving paradise reminiscent of a state park. By allowing plants to flourish naturally and crafting meandering trails, they've dedicated nearly $900 to various enhancements. Opting for native plant species ensures minimal upkeep and harmony with the local environment, sparking a wave of inspiration on soci…

Despite their eagerness, many children struggle to stick to the schedules they create. This challenge often arises from a lack of self-regulation and necessary executive function skills. Research shows that cognitive processes can affect a child’s ability to recall and follow through with planned tasks. Parents should evaluate the feasibility of their child's plans and offer assistance to improve…

Love is one of those things we feel in abundance but somehow struggle to put into words, especially in the moments that matter most: an anniversary, a quiet Tuesday evening, or right after a difficult day when you simply want your partner to know how much they mean to you. That's where a good quote earns its keep, not as a substitute for your own feelings, but as a way of borrowing language for s…

It’s one of those royal “what ifs” that has been discussed for years. But now, Diana’s brother Charles Spencer has given his own answer, and it took just one word.

Shubham Goyal graduated with distinction from IIM Ahmedabad, but his true passion has always been learning rather than chasing medals. After completing his studies, he joined Boston Consulting Group, gaining essential business acumen. Transitioning to Microsoft, he initially dove into product management before leading the enterprise deployment of Microsoft Security solutions. Goyal stresses that …

A rare two-headed snake was found in Gujarat's Dahod district by a nature conservation group. The hatchling, identified as a wolf snake, is approximately five to six inches long. This unusual condition, bicephaly, occurs about one in a million snakes. After being discovered, the snake was taken for observation and later handed to the Forest Department. Similar cases in India include cobras and sa…

A rare copy of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice has turned up in an unlikely place, a car boot sale in Bath, where it changed hands for just fifty pence. Known as the Peacock edition because of its gilt cover, this Victorian volume was expected to sell for hundreds of pounds at auction in May.

Pablo Picasso's perspective on art suggests that all artistic creations start with tangible inspirations and ideas. He believed that abstract art derives from simplifying reality into essential forms and concepts. This principle is also applicable to modern digital creativity, where designs often originate from real-life objects and experiences. Writers and entrepreneurs similarly begin with genu…

Most of us move through the days answering questions from other people bosses, family, friends, the endless scroll of social media. The harder ones, the ones that sit quietly in the background, rarely get asked. Psychologists and personal-growth researchers have long noted that the questions we avoid are often the ones that hold the most useful information about how we are living. Sitting with th…

Yashoda Lodhi, often referred to as 'English With Dehati Madam', has made a significant impact by teaching spoken English to rural homemakers and students. She embarked on this journey of learning English while caring for her ill husband. After Priyanka Chopra shared her video, her popularity soared to over four lakh Instagram followers. Yashoda's narrative highlights the power of resilience and …