Hmm, K & thumbs-up: Subtle texting cues that reveal more than words

People now decode subtle digital cues in messages. Ellipses signal reluctance, a lone thumbs-up can mean disinterest. Siddhi Savoiverekar finds ‘hmm’ and capital letters off-putting. Psychotherapist Namrata Jain warns of anxiety and miscommunication. Social media linguistics, including phrases like ‘it’s giving’, shapes everyday vocabulary. This digital language reshapes how we communicate.

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Athiya Shetty, Suniel Shetty, Sonu Sood and other Bollywood celebs praise Indian cricket team’s ‘incredible fight’ against England: ‘Jadeja, Bumrah, Siraj you didn’t just bat…’

Despite India’s loss to England at Lord’s, Bollywood celebrities lauded the team’s fighting spirit. Sonu Sood praised Jadeja, Bumrah, and Siraj for their resilience. Athiya Shetty and Suniel Shetty expressed pride, while Saiyami Kher acknowledged the heartbreaking defeat but admired the team’s character. Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, and Kriti Sanon were also spotted at Lord’s,…

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‘Would you rather we switch off our economy,’ Indian envoy asks, defending buying oil from Russia

Vikram Doraiswami, the Indian High Commissioner to the UK, defended India’s oil purchases from Russia. He cited long-standing security ties and energy needs. Doraiswami addressed concerns about a potential India-Russia-China pact. He clarified it was a past trilateral meeting format for security coordination. He emphasized India’s desire for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

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Bengaluru blast: 8-year-old boy killed, 9 injured in suspected LPG leak at Wilson Garden; 13 house damaged

A devastating LPG leak in Bengaluru’s Wilson Garden led to a powerful explosion, tragically killing an eight-year-old boy and injuring nine others. The blast, suspected to have originated in a first-floor home, caused extensive damage to at least a dozen houses, leaving approximately 60 residents without shelter. Authorities are investigating the precise cause, suspecting a…

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CBSE urges parents and schools to buy genuine NCERT textbooks to ensure quality learning resources

CBSE has issued a circular urging parents and schools to purchase only genuine NCERT textbooks to ensure quality learning resources. The advisory warns against counterfeit textbooks sold by unauthorised vendors, which often contain printing and content errors. Schools are asked to guide parents and procure textbooks through authorised channels, including NCERT RPDCs, official vendors, the…

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