walking under ladders

A sloth bear, which fell into a dry well in Kaptipada, was successfully rescued by forest officials after a 15-hour operation. The agile bear, an adult that had strayed from a nearby forest, climbed out on its own using a ladder and returned to its habitat without needing tranquilization.

Shipwrights found six 19th-century coins under the foremast of HMS Victory. This discovery highlights an ancient maritime custom of placing coins for good luck and safe voyages. The coins, corroded by time, were identified using advanced technology. They offer a glimpse into the beliefs of past sailors. These historical artifacts will soon be displayed to the public.

For those born on May 7th, the upcoming year, influenced by Number 4 and Rahu Dev, promises steady career growth and financial stability through thoughtful planning. Relationships will deepen with a focus on emotional security and trust, while health requires attention to minor stress signals. Enriching travel experiences are also anticipated.

S Manikandan, a resident of Pallakkuma Nagar, takes a rather casual approach to crime, committing petty thefts to fund his ganja habit.

Superstitions interwoven with zodiac signs reveal unique reactions: Aries boldly defies them, Taurus respects tradition, Gemini debates origins, Cancer quietly carries lucky charms, Leo dramatizes avoidance, Virgo researches but stays cautious, Libra maintains balance, Scorpio enjoys the mystery, Sagittarius collects trivia, Capricorn follows rules, Aquarius tests limits, and Pisces finds poetic charm.

Superstitions and astrology create fun combinations. Each zodiac sign reacts uniquely. Aries ignores superstitions. Taurus respects traditions. Gemini debates origins. Cancer is cautious. Leo makes a show. Virgo researches logic. Libra keeps balance. Scorpio enjoys mystery. Sagittarius collects trivia. Capricorn follows rules. Aquarius tests limits. Pisces finds charm. Each sign adds flair to beliefs.

A mentally disabled woman was rescued from the top of an under-construction Pathakpara Metro station, 30ft above the ground, at Behala on Sunday. The woman in her late thirties was spotted reading a newspaper while sitting on one of the Metro piers, dangling her feet in the air, around 11.15am.

Though villagers created hurdles for them, forest officers of Nagbhid range successfully rescued a sub-adult leopard that had accidentally fallen into a farm well near Potgaon village on Wednesday night.

An optical illusion challenges viewers to spot a hidden ladder in a classroom scene, testing eye and brain coordination in just nine seconds. Ready to put your visual skills to the test?

Two sloth bears were rescued from a farm well close to Savri village in Chimur tehsil during wee hours of Wednesday after an overnight rescue operation.

The June 21 edition of SmackDown Live marked the return of General Manager Daniel Bryan, who made a massive announcement regarding the controversy surrounding the women's Money in the Bank match on Sunday.

In the first two semi-final rounds held on Friday the contestants dressed in both traditional and modern segments drew a rousing applause from the audience.

Punjab girl Navjeet Kaur Dhillon set a national youth record in discus throw with a huge improvement over her own mark on the third day of the 28th National Junior Athletics Championships.

There were 12 films as well as novels, comic books and video games made on the subject,

Voluntary organizations and institutions in the city will hold a series of events to mark the International Human Rights Day on Thursday.

From Aries' daring defiance to Pisces' intuitive connection with the cosmos, each zodiac sign experiences superstitions in their own unique way. Whether embracing traditions, seeking balance, or relying on hard work, each sign navigates luck, fate, and the mysteries of life through their own astrological lens.

Passengers of a delayed IndiGo flight from Goa to Delhi, which was diverted to Mumbai, used the apron as a dining area. Apron safety and passenger movement are concerns in the aviation industry. The passengers, angered by the delay, refused to go to the terminal building and sat on the apron before the flight departed.

The wheel of dharma turned very slowly. Raising huge clouds of dust, hundreds of buses and jeeps began to roll into the racecourse.

It was a thrilling experience for young children to collectively learn about bird watching and get closer to nature. Students and teachers from various schools of city participated enthusiastically in a nature-trail on Sunday.