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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Adore Group to invest Rs 800 Crore in luxury residential project in Faridabad
NCR-based realty developer Adore group will invest Rs 800 crore in developing a luxury residential project in sector 76, Faridabad. The group has bought this 5.47 acres of land parcel from Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) in the year 2023 in an auction. The company has cleared all the dues and this is fully paid up land parcel. 'The economy in the region is thriving backed by a surge in IT and manufacturing industry. The number of buyers are expanding in the city comprising family business scion, self-made entrepreneurs and corporate c-suites,' said Jetaish Gupta of Adore Group. Adore is working on more than 20 projects with a cumulative area of over 10 million sq. ft. Other developers like Omaxe and Bhumika are also eyeing expansion in Faridabad with the demand increasing. Live Events
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Newest List of Most Popular Baby Names Was Just Released — See What's Topping the Charts Now
The U.S. Social Security Administration has just released its eagerly anticipated update to the list of the most popular baby names! This annual update provides fascinating insights into the most popular names across the United States, offering a fun glimpse into the cultural shifts and trends that influence naming choices. Whether you're expecting a baby or just think naming trends are fascinating (*raises hand*), this list is sure to intrigue. The Social Security Administration has been tracking baby names since 1880, compiling its data from applications for Social Security cards. The database has grown to become one of the most comprehensive resources for understanding naming trends in the U.S. Over the years, the SSA's baby name list has reflected changing cultural influences — from historical figures to pop culture trends. Each year, millions of parents submit their baby name choices, and the SSA compiles this data to create a snapshot of what's trending in baby names. More from SheKnows This Popular Color Baby Name Celebrity Parents Adore Is Reportedly Banned in Italy If you're familiar with last year's most popular baby names and were hoping for a big shakeup, then this year's list is probably feeling pretty 'womp-womp.' There's only one new name between both boy and girl lists — and it's Sofia, which is just an alternate spelling to the #6 most popular girl name, Sophia (which fell one spot from last year). Sofia replaced Luna, last year's 10th most popular, which dropped out of the top 10 entirely. Below are the names from the most current list, along with how many spots they rose or fell (or just a dash, if they stayed the same rank) since last year's list. Boys: Liam (-) Noah (-) Oliver (-) Theodore (+3) James (-1) Henry (+2) Mateo (-1) Elijah (-3) Lucas (-) William (-) Girls: Olivia (-) Emma (-) Amelia (+1) Charlotte (-1) Mia (+1) Sophia (-1) Isabella Evelyn (+1) Ava (-1) Sofia (new) While there isn't much to report in terms of big changes — only one new name made it onto the top rankings, and overall, the shifts are minimal — it's interesting to see that the most popular names continue to dominate the list. The lack of dramatic change speaks to the enduring appeal of tradition and familiarity. While trends definitely influence naming choices, this list proves that many parents continue to gravitate toward timeless names that have proven staying power. That being said, there are still 990 more names in the each top 1000 — boys and girls — where the variety is much more noticeable. From quirky choices to emerging trends, the lower rankings reveal a whole new world of naming possibilities that show just how diverse and creative parents are getting (despite the traditional choices and lack of movement in the top 10). Stay tuned to discover the names that are slowly rising through the ranks!Best of SheKnows Every Single Celebrity Parent Who Welcomed Twins Beyoncé, Chris Hemsworth, & More Celebs Share the Most Important Life Lessons They've Learned From Their Moms Recent Baby & Toddler Product Recalls Every Parent and Caregiver Should Know About
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
50 Best Mother's Day jokes and funny one-liners that will make her laugh out loud
Mother's Day is here and it's time to pamper your mom silly and fill her day with laughter and happiness. She is your real life superhero - the one who has rescued you from many impossible situations and donned many hats from being your relentless cheerleader, chef, and therapist, all rolled into one. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This year, go beyond the flowers and breakfast in bed by giving her the gift of laughter. Whether she loves a clever pun, a cheeky one-liner, or a classic mom joke, this list is packed with light-hearted humour that is sure to make her smile (or at least roll her eyes lovingly). Because let's face it, no one deserves a good laugh more than Mom. Here's how to win her heart: Mommy Jokes: Best Mother's Day Jokes Your Mom would love 1. What did the baby corn say to the mama corn? Where's Pop-corn? 2. What did the grape say to its mom? "You did a grape job raisin me!" 3. What kind of candy do moms love for Mother's Day? Her-she's Kisses. 4. What did the mommy spider say to the Baby spider? You spend too much time on the web. 5. What did the panda give his mommy? A bear hug. 6. Knock, knock. Who's there? Adore. Adore who? Adore you, Mommy! 7. Why does the mom kangaroo hate rainy days? Because the kids have to play inside. 8. What do you call a mom who can't draw? "Sketchy!" (But only in art!) 9. Why did the kids give their mom a ladder for Mother's Day? Because she's always raising them up! 10. Why did the computer go to its mom? It had too many tabs open. 11. What do you call a mom who can fix anything? Mom-of-all-trades! 12. What did the cookie say to its mom? 'Thanks for making me one tough cookie!' 13. Why was the broom late for Mother's Day brunch? It swept in! 14. Why did the baby strawberry cry? Because its mom was in a jam! 15. What do moms use to keep their hair in place? Mothership! 16. Why did mom sit at the computer on Mother's Day? She wanted a byte of cake! 17. What did the flowers say to mom? 'We're bloomin' grateful for you!' 18. Why was the mother broom so proud? Her kids swept the competition! 19. Why did the egg give its mom a card? Because she's egg-ceptional! 20. What's a mom's favorite type of music? Wrap music — especially when it's gift-wrapped! 21. What did the baby owl say to its mom? "Owl always love you!" 22. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Why was the calendar so good at being a mom? She had lots of dates and never forgot one. 23. What's a mom's favorite ride at the amusement park? The 'Whine'-ing roller coaster! 24. What did the ocean say to its mom? 'Nothing — it just waved!' 25. What do you call a really smart mom? A mom-pedia! Funny one-liners 26. Happy Mother's Day! I'd be lost without you… and so would my socks. 27. You always said, 'Just wait until you have kids!'—Well, I'm still waiting. 28. You're the avocado to my toast: essential, comforting, and a little extra. 29. Thanks for always feeding me. I promise to return the favour (just don't expect it to taste as good). 30. Mum, thanks for always saying 'Because I said so.' It's a rock-solid argument. 31. Mom, thanks for providing me with womb and board for all of these years! 32. Everything you do is so mom point. 33. Mom, I love you loads. Speaking of, can you do my laundry? 34. I'm thankful for the mom-umental role you play in my life. 35. Mom, I donut know what I'd do without you. 36. There is no butter mom than you! 37. If motherhood were a job, you'd be Employee of the Lifetime. 38. You're the reason I know how to reheat leftovers and my emotional damage. 39. Mom: Part superhero, part therapist, all legend. 40. Raising me deserves more than just a card — maybe a parade. Or chocolate. 41. Thanks for pretending to like the gifts I made in kindergarten. 42. Sorry for all the gray hairs I gave you. At least they look fabulous. 43. Behind every great kid is a mom rolling her eyes. 44. Mom, you deserve a trophy… or maybe just a nap. 45. You're the queen of multitasking — and my heart. 46. Thanks for always knowing where everything is — especially my sanity. 47. You make even burnt toast feel like a gourmet breakfast. 48. You're my mom and my unpaid therapist — thanks for both. 49. Every time I say, 'I'm fine,' I know you know better. 50. You've always been there, even when I was more drama than a soap opera.
Irish Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
The Guide: Kilkenny Roots Festival, The Flaming Lips and other events to see, shows to book and ones to catch before they end
Events of the week May bank holiday weekend festivals Various times, venues and prices; websites as below From Louth to Cork, Wicklow to Galway, and Kilkenny to Belfast, more festivals are taking place in counties and towns around the island next weekend than over perhaps any other in the year. Jazz fans are well catered for at Bray International Jazz Festival (Friday-Sunday, May 2nd-4th, Co Wicklow, ) and Ballydehob Jazz Festival (Friday-Monday, May 2nd-5th, Co Cork, ). Fans of Americana should head to Kilkenny Roots Festival (Friday-Monday, May 2nd-5th, ). Multidisciplinary festivals include Drogheda Arts Festival (Friday-Sunday, May 2nd-4th, Co Louth, ), Bealtaine Festival (Thursday-Saturday, May 1st-3rd, nationwide, ) and Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival (Thursday, May 1st, until Sunday, May 11th, Belfast, ). Theatre lovers should check out the programme at Galway Theatre Festival (Friday, May 2nd, until Saturday, May 10th, ). And poetry devotees can look forward to Strokestown International Poetry Festival (Friday-Sunday, May 2nd-4th, Co Roscommon, ) and to a wealth of words on Poetry Day (Thursday, May 1st, nationwide, ). Gigs The Flaming Lips Monday, April 28th (sold out), and Tuesday, April 29th, 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, 7pm, €61.85, The Flaming Lips After 40 years and 16 albums, and with Wayne Coyne as the sole remaining original member, The Flaming Lips do what many legacy bands fall back on when they don't have a new album on the horizon: they choose a record from their back catalogue to honour. Stretching the notion of 20th-birthday celebrations somewhat, the band's 2002 album, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, will be played in its entirety. Following almost 50 minutes of a 'lush and haunting electronic symphony', as Fortune magazine puts it, The Flaming Lips will then perform selections from other albums. West X Sound West: A Blowtorch Records Showcase Thursday, May 1st, Róisín Dubh, Galway, 6pm, €15, Adore The Galway-based indie label Blowtorch Records pitches itself as the future sound of Ireland – and with a roster that includes excellent acts such as Adore, Virgins, Nixer, The Savage Hearts, Scattered Ashes and Some Remain, it has a point. This inaugural Blowtorch showcase features those bands along with their fellow signings Innuendo, Nerves and The Swedish Railway Orchestra. The overall style, according to label head Richard Blowes, is punk, postpunk, electronica and shoegaze. 'If you're looking for singer-songwriters and chart music,' he says, 'then Blowtorch is probably not the place for you.' An Evening of Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto Thursday, May 1st, Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co Meath, 8pm, €20/€18, Ruth McGinley Several years before he died, in 2023, the Japanese electronic music composer Ryuichi Sakamoto said he wanted to leave a legacy of music he wouldn't be embarrassed by. He needn't have worried, of course, and he continued producing excellent work until ill health halted his creative process. Irish musicians influenced by Sakamoto include the boundary-breaking classical pianist Ruth McGinley and the innovative musician Matthew Nolan, who pay tribute to the composer with distinctive interpretations from his back catalogue. READ MORE [ Ryuichi Sakamoto obituary: electronic music pioneer behind soundtrack for film Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence Opens in new window ] Literature/poetry Read Irish Women Sunday, April 27th, Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin, 8pm, €20, Karina Clifford, a manager at Dubray Books, created the Read Irish Women Challenge six years ago. Her primary inspiration, she said, was reading Call Me George, Anne Enright's London Review of Books essay on the poor representation of women writers in the review pages of Irish newspapers. This year's challenge panel discussion features four Irish writers – Elaine Feeney, Sinéad Gleeson, Liz Nugent and Roisín O'Donnell – talking about existing books, forthcoming books, which books they love and have been inspired by, and many areas in between. The panel moderator is the Irish Times journalist Nadine O'Regan. Stage From a Low and Quiet Sea From Tuesday, April 29th, until Saturday, May 3rd, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, 7.30pm, €41.05/€35.45/€26.45, Donal Ryan's 2018 novel, which was longlisted for that year's Booker Prize, was adapted for the stage in 2022 as part of Galway International Arts Festival. The play returns under the guiding hand of its director, Andrew Flynn, with Ryan's four protagonists – refugee, idealist, mother, penitent – presenting their emotionally wrought (and interconnecting) personal stories against a spartan, purposefully cloudy backdrop. Aosaf Afzal, Darragh O'Toole, Eve Bartley and Denis Conway feature. Visual a r t Staying with the Trouble From Friday, May 2nd, until Sunday, September 21st, Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin, free, Venus Patel Inspired by the 2016 book of the same name by the philosopher Donna Haraway, this exhibition features wide-ranging work from more than 40 Irish and Ireland-based artists that question, challenge and explore ideas of how to reconsider and restructure ways in which to balance society's complex issues with innovation and respect. The artists include Áine Mac Giolla Bhríde, Michael Kane, Venus Patel, Samir Mahmood, Elizabeth Cope and Farouk Alao. Choral Cork International Choral Festival From Wednesday, April 30th, until Sunday, May 4th, various times, venues and prices, Founded in 1954, Cork International Choral Festival has been applauded for its far-reaching and high-quality programming. The opening gala (Wednesday, April 30th, Cork City Hall, 8pm, €30/€25) features The Dream of Gerontius, by Edward Elgar, with East Cork Choral Society, the Guinness Choir and the Cork Fleischmann Symphony Orchestra. Still r unning Sarah McQuaid Tuesday, April 29th, Solstice Arts Centre, Navan, Co Meath, 8pm, €18/€16, ; Thursday, May 1st, Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar, Co Mayo, 8pm, €18/€16, ; Friday, May 2nd, Finn's Folk Club, Borrisoleigh, Co Tipperary, 8pm, €15, Sarah McQuaid Between village halls and arts centres, the Cornwall-based singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid (a former resident of Dublin) regularly tours the length and breadth of Britain and Ireland, offering a community-focused presentation of durable, melodic folk music. Book it this week The Shark Is Broken, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, May 13th-17th, Bill Callahan, NCH, Dublin, July 20th, Daniel Herskadal Trio, nationwide, October 21st-26th, Nick Helm, Sugar Club, Dublin, November 12th,
