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Front yard gardens often lack appeal due to poor design, not plant quantity. Experts advise using layers of varying heights, shapes, and textures for visual depth. Anchor plants provide structure, followed by repeating medium-sized plants for rhythm. Low-growing plants frame the front edge. Simpler, well-spaced designs with clean edges create a professional look.

Anne Hathaway revealed a decade-long battle with cataracts, leaving her legally blind in one eye. The 43-year-old actress shared her experience on a podcast, detailing the significant vision loss and the stress it caused. Following successful surgery, Hathaway expressed profound gratitude for her restored sight, calling it a miracle and a testament to medical advancements.

Moody's chief economist Mark Zandi warns of a 40% recession risk in the US within a year, citing 'counterproductive policy choices' like tariffs and restrictive immigration. He suggests abandoning these policies, ending the Iran war, and letting the Fed maintain steady interest rates could avert a downturn, despite slowing job growth.

Over four million Indians in the UAE will experience a significant overhaul in passport and visa services starting July 1, 2026. Kerala-based Alhind Group has secured a major contract, launching 16 new service centers across the Emirates. This move aims to make services more affordable and accessible, replacing BLS International after a decade.

Our fast-paced lives have led to reduced chewing, impacting brain health. Researchers reveal that thorough chewing boosts blood flow to the brain, enhancing oxygen supply and activating neural networks linked to memory and cognition. Studies suggest this overlooked habit protects against cognitive decline, especially in older adults. Prioritizing mindful eating and foods with texture is key.

A woman cab driver was allegedly assaulted on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway near Ambience Mall after an unidentified motorcyclist forced her to stop. The accused reportedly misbehaved and assaulted the driver before fleeing the scene. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspect.

Family and villagers of lynching victim Soumya Ranjan Swain demand a polygraph test for the woman who accused him of attempted rape. They insist the charges are false and believe her claims incited the fatal mob attack. Swain's father and uncle reject the allegations, questioning the police investigation and demanding accountability.

Family and villagers of lynching victim Soumya Ranjan Swain demand a polygraph test for the woman who accused him of attempted rape, asserting the charges are false. They believe her claims incited the fatal mob attack and question the police's handling of the incident, demanding accountability for their alleged bias and failure to prevent the violence.

India's space commercial arm, NSIL, is poised for a significant shift as a private sector leader, reportedly from Boeing, is the front-runner for its CMD post. This marks a departure from its history of being led by Isro insiders. The selection process is in its final stages, aiming to bring external expertise to the burgeoning space PSU.

Air India’s losses in 2025-26 at Rs 27,000 crore are the highest ever recorded in its 94-year-old history. In all, Air India has lost Rs 55,000 crore since Tatas took over the airline. Will these complicate final years of N Chandrasekaran’s tenure as Tata Sons chairman?

Canon is redefining AI in imaging by embedding it into hardware to enhance, not replace, human creativity. Their new EOS R6V camera and RF 20-50mm Power Zoom lens are designed for hybrid workflows, offering features like native vertical shooting and advanced thermal management. This approach prioritizes capturing user intent and real-world moments with precision.

Persistent foreign fund outflows and the rupee sliding to record lows have further dampened sentiment, prompting investors to stay cautious and intensify selling across equity markets.

On a chilling day on Sohna Road, a Class 12 student faced a nightmare scenario when she was locked inside a car while her driver was attacked by aggressive cab drivers. Struggling to get help, she and her mother dialed emergency services repeatedly, but the police arrived a staggering 37 minutes later.

Ishaan Khatter eyes comedy in Palash Vaswani's (Gullak creator) debut film post-Homebound (India's Oscar entry with Neeraj Ghaywan). The Royals S2 on Netflix follows, as Prince Aviraaj amid royal intrigue.

The Congress-led UDF has returned to power in Kerala after a decade, securing 102 seats in the 140-member assembly due to a strong anti-incumbency wave against the Pinarayi Vijayan government. The BJP achieved a notable breakthrough, winning three seats, while the LDF faced a significant rout attributed to public anger over perceived authoritarianism.

Estimates vary, but the range broadly suggests the UDF could cross the halfway mark in the 140-member House, with projections spanning from around 70 seats at the lower end to close to 90 at the higher end. In contrast, the LDF is largely seen falling short, with projections indicating a ceiling below a simple majority. If these projections hold, the outcome would carry significance beyond a routine change of government.

What began in 2011 as a movement against the Left Front’s stagnation had, by 2026, come full circle. Mamata Banerjee had once represented disruption and hope. Over time, her regime became associated with a different vocabulary. Words like “cut money”, “syndicate control”, and “tolabazi” became shorthand for everyday governance failures. This was not merely opposition rhetoric, it was a lived experience. From construction projects to small household repairs, local syndicates were perceived to control economic activity.

The 2026 assembly elections have dramatically reshaped India's political landscape. Vijay's debut in Tamil Nadu, the BJP's gains in West Bengal and Kerala's return to rotation mark significant shifts. Established powers face challenges as new forces emerge, redefining narratives and pushing others to the margins. This analysis highlights the key winners and losers.

After the counting begins and trends trickle in, these seats offer early clues to momentum, alliance cohesion and voter sentiment that can ripple across regions. From prestige contests involving chief ministers to urban battlegrounds testing new entrants, the outcomes in these constituencies will help explain whether incumbency holds or fractures. They also reflect how local issues such as welfare delivery, identity, urban infrastructure and leadership credibility interact with wider political narratives.