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Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, intellect, learning, arts and strategic warfare. She was the Roman counterpart of the Greek Athena and became an important figure in Roman culture. The name therefore carries a direct and longstanding association with wisdom and knowledge.Names connected with wisdom can carry more than a beautiful sound, they can represent qualities parents hope their children will embody. From Athena and Minerva in classical mythology to Medha, Prajna and Saraswati in ancient Indian traditions, these names draw on centuries-old ideas about knowledge, intelligence and understanding, giving them a meaningful connection to the past. (All Image…

There is a saying among bibliophiles: Never judge a book by its movie. For true readers, nothing any director dreams up can ever match the cinema playing inside one’s head, to borrow a line from Anurag Kashyap’s greatest villain. Two rare adaptations that arguably hold their own against their source novels are Mario Puzo’s The Godfather and William Peter Blatty’s The Exorcist.And yet one film that outshone the book that inspired it is 3 Idiots, loosely based on Chetan Bhagat’s Five Point Someone, which captures the meat-grinder aesthetics of engineering education. There is a scene that hits a little too…

AISSMS College of Pharmacy earns highest ‘A’ rating nationally for five years PUNE: All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s College of Pharmacy, Pune, has added another significant achievement to its academic credentials by securing the highest ‘A’ rating in the country for five years (2026 till 2031) under the prescribed Rating Framework Based on the assessment conducted by the National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET), Quality Council of India (QCI).The recognition reflects the institution’s sustained commitment to quality education, academic excellence, research, innovation and overall institutional development. Expressing her happiness over the achievement, Principal Dr. Ashwini R. Madgulkar…

Superstar Rajinikanth will be next seen in the upcoming much awaited film, ‘Jailer 2’ directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. As the film is set for a grand theatrical release on October 15, the makers have now announced the release date of the first single. Additionally, they shared a new poster featuring the veteran star.‘Jailer 2’ first single release dateThe first song from the film will be released on August 21. The makers shared the update on social media and wrote, “The Feast is ready! Jailer 2 First Single releasing on August 21.”Along with the announcement, the team also shared a new…

Devdutt Padikkal (Photo by Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) NEW DELHI: Devdutt Padikkal believes India’s aggressive approach and a strong showing from the fast bowlers have put the team in a commanding position heading into the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle.India closed Day 4 with Sri Lanka struggling at 84-4, still needing 288 runs to reach the imposing target of 372. Padikkal, who scored 44 in India’s second innings, said the team was conscious of the need to regain control after losing wickets while chasing quick runs.“We had to make sure to put pressure back on them…

Former Indian captain Ganguly recalled how his father would sit with him every morning before school. For many modern parents, the morning rush means getting children ready for school, packing lunch boxes and making sure they leave on time. But Sourav Ganguly remembers his school mornings very differently. For him, breakfast was not something he ate by himself before rushing out of the house. It was time spent sitting beside his father, who would personally prepare his food and feed him with his hands before school.In a recent podcast conversation with Oh! Calcutta, the former Indian captain recalled how his…

Ishanvi Sabniveesu, the Florida 10th-grader whose AI-powered cane can describe a blind user’s surroundings (Image Credit: LinedIn/ @InventEd) For Ishanvi Sabniveesu, the idea for an assistive device began with something she had experienced herself. The Florida student, who has worn glasses since she was two, began thinking about how difficult everyday activities could be for someone with severe visual impairment. She eventually developed CareCane, an AI-powered cane designed to help visually impaired users detect obstacles, understand their surroundings and receive emergency assistance. According to FOX 13 News, which interviewed Sabniveesu about her invention, the rising junior at Steinbrenner High School…

Puducherry schools holiday on August 21 and 22: Check the list and reason The Education Department in Puducherry has announced a two-day holiday for 69 government and private schools that have been selected as examination centres for the Integrated Graduate Level Examination. The affected schools will remain closed on August 21 and August 22 as preparations are being made for the examination.The Integrated Graduate Level Examination is scheduled to be conducted from August 21 to August 23. Since the selected schools will be used as examination centres, the authorities have ordered the two-day closure to facilitate arrangements. Students of the…

‘Haiwaan’ director Priyadarshan calls Saif Ali Khan ‘transparent’ and Akshay Kumar a ‘psycho’ villain Priyadarshan is bringing something old and something new with his upcoming thriller ‘Haiwaan’. While the film is his eighth collaboration with Akshay Kumar, it also marks his first-ever project with Saif Ali Khan. In a recent interview, the director said that he couldn’t have found better performers for his cat-and-mouse thriller.Saif Ali Khan’s blind role required no trainingSaif Ali Khan plays a blind man in ‘Haiwaan’, a role Priyadarshan admitted that couldn’t have been easy. Speaking to Mid-Day, he revealed that the actor slipped into the…

Team India (Pic credit: Hockey India) NEW DELHI: India’s Hockey World Cup campaign has reached a critical juncture, with arch-rivals Pakistan standing between Harmanpreet Singh’s side and a place in the second round. Following India’s 2-4 defeat to England, former captain PR Sreejesh believes the India-Pakistan rivalry no longer carries the same competitive edge it once did, with India’s improvements in fitness, strength and decision-making changing the equation.India had led England 2-1 at half-time in their second Pool D match on Monday, with Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh finding the net. England, however, produced a strong second-half comeback to score three…