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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
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How to use Wyrd Soul Power in Tainted Grail The Fall of Avalon?
(Image via Awaken Realms) In Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon, your survival hinges on mastering the mystical systems and the Wyrd Soul Power, which is pulsing beneath the health bar. It's a mysterious blue reservoir of high potential. The potent energy provides a crucial edge to you in the harsh battles of Avalon, unleashing some unique abilities that are tailored to the player's path. To understand how and when this force can be harnessed separates the survivors and fallen. Here is how you can command the power and dominate Avalon's cursed lands. How to activate Wyrd Soul Power in Tainted Grail The Fall of Avalon ? Tainted Grail How To Use & Recharge Wyrd Soul Power & What Does Wyrd Soul Power Do In Tainted Grail Activating Wyrd Soul Power is a simple yet transformative process. Watch the blue meter for the health bar. As it reaches the max capacity, press T, the default key for unleashing the powerful class-specific ability. The warriors might trigger the devastating slam, while the mages can slow down the time or even summon the arcane explosions. The rogue can even blur through time, ensuring that some precious moments are gained for striking or repositioning. The effect can vary depending on the build. So, experiment and learn the unique edge of your character. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Remember, your timing is quite critical here. Save it for the overwhelming fights—like swarms of enemies or the boss battles, but do not hoard the same indefinitely. The ability will reset after the use. So, to waste it on the weaker foes will leave you completely vulnerable when its use actually matters the most. Maintain the power by recharging and managing Wyrd Soul Power Filling the meter relies on bonfire rituals or combat. Landing the hits or taking damage and defeating the enemies will gradually charge the power. The passive recharge keeps the power ticking over during skirmishes and explorations. But the process will slow. To have instant refills, burn Ethereal Cobwebs at bonfires, the smart move before you tackle the dungeons or the strong foes. The Ethereal Cobwebs are not rare—don't hoard them and use your power effectively to get opportunities to find them. Each Cobweb, when consumed, can instantly max out the Wyrd Soul meter. Give priority to recharging before the high-stakes encounter and also scavenge them from the Wyrd-corrupted enemies during the foggy nights. Balancing aggression in combat combined with smart resource management can keep your power ready when you need it. Advanced tactics for the Wyrd Soul dominance Pair the ability with the Wyrdness, the dynamic fog mechanic of the game. To trigger the cursed mist will strengthen the enemies, but it will boost the Cobweb drops that are ideal for the farming fuel for Soul Power. The high-risk and high-reward playstyle will thrive here. Upgrade the gear to synergize with the Wyrd ability. If your attack speed is boosted, equip the items that enhance the critical strikes. A right build can turn the feature from the last resort to the cornerstone of the combat strategy. Remember, Wyrd Soul Power is not just any flashy skill but a lifeline in the brutal world of Avalon. To learn the power's rhythm and to exploit its synergies right, no enemy will be able to stand in your way for much longer. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Hyderabad teen scales Seven Summits challenge
1 2 3 4 5 6 Hyderabad: City lad Padakakanti Vishwanath Karthikey made history on Tuesday by becoming the second youngest in the world and the youngest Indian to complete the Seven Summits challenge — scaling the highest peaks in each of the seven continents. Considered the toughest of mountaineering expeditions, Vishwanath scaled Mount Everest , the final frontier, to complete the remarkable achievement aged 16 years, six months and 27 days. American mountaineer Jordan Romero, at 15 years, five months and 12 days, holds the world record for the youngest to complete Seven Summits, which he achieved in 2011. Vishwanath had scaled Aconcagua (highest peak in South America), Denali (North America), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Kilimanjaro (Africa) and Mount Kosciuszko (Australia) earlier. But for the new rule that prevents those below 16 from scaling Everest, Vishwanath could have had the world record in his bag, reckon his mentors Bharath Thammineni and Lt Romil Barthwal. "Vishwanath had to turn 16 to complete this final trek to achieve Seven Summits," Bharat told TOI from the base camp in Kathmandu, Nepal. "He has been training for this for the last four years and worked very hard to achieve it. He has been very committed in his training," he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Lt Barthwal and Vishwanath are on their way back to the base camp. An intermediate MPC second year student at Resonance College, Vishwanath's interest in mountaineering began as an 11-year-old in 2020 when he forced his parents to allow him and his sister Vaishnavi to trek Mount Rudugaira in Uttarakhand. Though he couldn't finish the trek, it motivated him to take up mountaineering seriously. He then attended a 10-day adventure course at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering to learn essential skills. He first attempted to scale Europe's highest peak Mount Elbrus aged 13, but had to return as one of his teammates fainted. But he went on to conquer the Everest Base Camp trek, Nangkartshang Peak (5,364m), and tackled Friendship Peak, gaining priceless trekking and mountaineering experience. He also scaled Kang Yatse II and Dzo Jongo within 72 hours, becoming the youngest to do so. "This journey tested every part of me — physically, mentally, and emotionally," said Vishwanath. "But standing on the summit of Everest and completing the Seven Summits is a dream come true. I am deeply grateful for the love and support I've received throughout this journey," Vishwanath said. He dedicated his achievement to his parents — Padakanti Rajendra Prasad and Laxmi. While his father Rajendra runs a rice mill in Gummadidala, his mother Laxmi is a homemaker. Vishwanath has been pursuing his dream of Seven Summits for five years and has been putting the hard yards under the guidance of Bharath and Lt Barthwal, who is an Indian army veteran and an accomplished mountaineer. "We were impressed with his dedication. Whenever we chose any expedition for him, we assigned him to a trainer. He would then work on his strength training, endurance and cardio. He would put in hours of hard work for his goal," added Bharath.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Harnessing the Power of Shani Jayanti: Vastu Tips to Appease Shani Dev at Home
Lord Shani is known to be a powerful divine entity and one who rewards hard work, ethical living and patience. Shani Jayanti - the birth anniversary of Shani Dev offers a powerful spiritual opportunity to restore balance, discipline, and justice in our lives. According to Vedic astrology, Shani Dev is one of the most karmic planets and is often misunderstood as a harbinger of misfortune. But he is one Lord who rewards when the right time comes. This Shani Jayanti, is your chance to align your home's energy with the blessings of Lord Shani. Use these simple yet impactful Vastu tips that promote harmony, remove obstacles, and invite divine protection. Respect the cleaners and treat them right. These cleaners can be your maid, toilet cleaners, gardner or any other staff member that keeps your home neat and clean. Talk to them with respect and never ever get angry with them as this may anger Lord Shani as per Vedic Vastu. These people ensure that your homes are clean, making way for positive energy to flow in. Be empathetic towards them to attract luck all around the year. The West Zone of the house should be free of Vastu dosh or faults. The West zone is powered by Saturn; the planet of Shani should not have any kind of Vastu dosh. If there is any sort of dosh it is best to consult a Vedic Vastu expert or consultant who can help you remove the dosh by taking appropriate steps. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo This is also for those whose Shani is not in good position on the horoscope or is not favouring them owing to planetary position. This zone should be free of any Vastu dosh and it is best to get it corrected on time. Adopt Chhaya Daan or donating your shadow ritual: This beautiful ritual entails donating your shadow in the feet of Lord Shani. To this one has to have a board steel/iron vessel, Sarsoon ka tel or mustard oil and a broad container/mason jar. Now take the board vessel, pour the oil and look at the reflection of your face in the vessel for about a minute. After that fill this oil in the container and offer it at the feet of Shani Dev. It is best to do this ritual on Saturday as it is a day of Shani Dev. This can be done by anyone as this ritual is very beneficial for one and all. Perform oil bath on Saturday: This is a popular ritual in South India where people bathe with oil on Saturday before the normal bath. As per the Vedic rules this bath is taken top to bottom and not the other way round- you start pouring oil from her head that drips right to your feet. Remember to use sesame oil only for this ritual. In case, you don't want to pour the oil, start applying from head, shoulder and then to the feet. Once this is done one can take a normal shower with soap and shampoo. This ritual is specifically beneficial for those who have weak Shani. Paint the West Wall in Shades of blue: Place a photograph of Lord Hanumanji in the West zone of the wall. Every Saturday face the photo and recite Hanuman Chalisa for inviting good vibes in your home. Also, colour the Western wall with shades of blue, place curtains or cushions in blue as well. These tones resonate with Shani's grounded energy and help reinforce structure, focus, and resilience. About the Author/Expert: Chhavi Sharma, Vastu Shastra experts and founder of VastuChhavi Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Nifty up 13% from April's low. How should mutual fund investors alter their investment strategy?
With the benchmark index Nifty 50 up nearly 13% from April's low and touching 25,001 on Monday, market experts note that while many investors may consider profit booking, mutual fund investors, particularly those with a long-term outlook, are advised to stay invested. The recent highs reflect strong underlying earnings growth, supportive macro factors, and positive investor sentiment, rather than a signal to exit. 'Timing the market is challenging, and exiting prematurely could mean missing out on further upside or the power of compounding. That said, investors should use this opportunity to review their asset allocation and rebalance if their equity exposure has gone significantly above their target levels. Booking partial profits and reallocating to underweight asset classes, such as debt or gold, could be considered purely from an asset allocation standpoint—not as a reaction to the index level,' said Sagar Shinde, VP Research, Fisdom. Also Read | Nifty still below peak, but why are these mutual funds at record-high NAVs? Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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HomeLane Get Quote Undo Another expert advocates the same opinion that unless one has short-term financial needs or the portfolio has deviated significantly from the defined asset allocation targets, staying invested is the wiser choice for long-term wealth creation, as the Indian economy remains on a strong footing, supported by robust earnings, government reforms, and macroeconomic stability. 'For long-term investors, trying to time the market based on index levels often results in missed opportunities. Instead of exiting the market entirely, consider rebalancing your portfolio—trim some exposure in overvalued sectors or schemes and reallocate towards laggards or more balanced options if needed. This allows you to capture gains while keeping your investments aligned with your financial goals,' recommends Adhil Shetty, CEO of Live Events The index stood at 22,161.6 on April 7, marking the lowest level in the current financial year so far. Over the past three months, it has risen by 10.22%, while its six-month gain stands at 2.60%. The Nifty 50 has gained 8.25% over the last year and 5.11% so far in the current calendar year. Nifty50 touched its 52-week high level on September 27, 2024 of 26,277 and is currently down by nearly 5% from its 52-week high level. As the benchmark index rises, experts recommend that investors continue their SIPs but exercise caution with lump-sum investments, advising them to stagger these investments over time. Shetty of Bankbazaar recommends that SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) investors should continue their regular contributions regardless of market levels as SIPs are designed to eliminate the need for market timing by investing a fixed amount at regular intervals, which helps average out the cost of units over time and this approach works particularly well during volatile or high market phases, as it ensures discipline and allows investors to benefit from market corrections through rupee cost averaging. 'On the other hand, investors with lump-sum amounts should be cautious when the market is at all-time highs. Rather than deploying the full amount at once, consider a staggered investment strategy—spread the investment over 3 to 6 months or even longer through Systematic Transfer Plans (STPs) into an equity fund. Alternatively, deploying the lump sum can offer exposure to equities while managing downside risks. This measured approach helps reduce regret from potential short-term corrections and aligns better with long-term wealth-building goals,' he added. Also Read | 30 equity mutual funds multiply lumpsum investments by over 2 times in 3 years To continue with the SIPs in the current market scenario, Shinde adds that lump-sum investors, however, should adopt a staggered approach as deploying the entire amount at current levels could expose them to short-term volatility. 'A Systematic Transfer Plan (STP)—where the lump sum is parked in a liquid or ultra-short duration fund and gradually moved into equities—can be an effective method to mitigate timing risks. Alternatively, if the investor has a medium- to long-term horizon, partial deployment in balanced advantage or multi-asset funds can serve as a middle ground, offering market participation with downside buffers,' Shinde adds. ETMutualFunds looked at the performance of equity mutual fund categories since the April low and found that out of 21 categories, 19 offered double-digit average returns and two gave single-digit returns in the same time frame. Since April 7, the Auto sector based funds offered the highest average return of 18.30%, followed by technology based funds which gave 17.04% average return in the same period. International funds gave 16.07% and infrastructure funds gave 14.86% average return in the same period. Midcap and smallcap funds gave 14.82% and 14.71% respectively since April's low level. Contra and largecap funds were last in the list of double-digit gainers. The categories gave 11.77% and 11.22% respectively in the mentioned period. Consumption based funds and pharma and healthcare funds gave 9.83% and 8.50% average returns respectively in the mentioned period. Post the categories gaining in double-digits and market above 25,000 mark, Shinde advices investors fresh investments at market highs should be made with a margin of safety and diversification in mind and for new investors, it's important not to shy away from equity markets entirely—rather, the focus should be on how and where to deploy capital. Also Read | Planning to invest Rs 10 lakh for up to 2 years? Shiv Gupta of Sanctum Wealth recommends this 'Conservative hybrid funds or balanced advantage funds (BAFs) offer a prudent starting point. These funds dynamically manage equity exposure based on valuations and volatility, making them ideal for entry during elevated market levels' 'Flexi-cap and multi-cap funds are also well-suited for long-term investors due to their allocation flexibility across market capitalisations. For global diversification, international funds—especially those focused on US or developed markets—are also attractive, given their recent rebound and long-term growth potential. In short, invest, but do it with a category that aligns with your risk appetite & time horizons,' he further added. On the similar lines, Shetty advices that quality-focused index funds that invest in fundamentally strong companies can offer consistent returns with relatively lower risk and the key is to match the investment horizon and risk tolerance with the right fund category and investing through SIPs or staggering the investment through STPs (Systematic Transfer Plans) can further reduce timing-related risks. 'Investing at market highs requires a disciplined and cautious approach, especially for new investors who may be concerned about near-term corrections. Rather than shying away from investing altogether, new entrants can consider fund categories that offer built-in risk mitigation and asset allocation flexibility. Quality-focused index funds that invest in fundamentally strong companies can offer consistent returns with relatively lower risk. The key is to match your investment horizon and risk tolerance with the right fund category. Investing through SIPs or staggering the investment through STPs (Systematic Transfer Plans) can further reduce timing-related risks,' the CEO of Bankbazaar advised. One should always consider risk appetite, investment horizon, and goals before making investment decisions. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times) If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook/Twitter. We will get it answered by our panel of experts. Do share your questions on ETMFqueries@ alongwith your age, risk profile, and Twitter handle.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri to visit US on May 27, greater military cooperation on agenda
Foreign secretary Vikram Misri NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri will be visiting the United States from May 27-29 to meet with senior officials of the Trump administration. The visit is a follow up to Prime Minister's visit to the United States in February 2025, when both sides had launched the India-US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century, the ministry of external affairs said. The India-US COMPACT is a strategic initiative launched in February 2025 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. This comprehensive framework aims to deepen bilateral cooperation across defense, trade, and advanced technologies, marking a significant advancement in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. At the heart of the COMPACT is a 10-year roadmap to elevate the US-India Major Defense Partnership, enabling co-production and joint development of critical military platforms such as Javelin missiles, Stryker combat vehicles, and P-8I surveillance aircraft. A new Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance has also been established to advance collaboration in frontier defense technologies, including artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and maritime security solutions. Economically, the initiative targets a doubling of bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 through a comprehensive agreement that emphasises fair trade practices, mutual growth, and national security safeguards. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo This push is supported by 'Mission-500,' a dedicated drive to unlock trade potential in strategic sectors. On the innovation front, the COMPACT launches the TRUST Initiative, fostering joint progress in advanced technologies like semiconductors, quantum computing, clean energy, biotechnology, and space exploration. It also introduces the INDUS Innovation platform to enhance academic and industrial cooperation in future technologies. Beyond commerce and security, the pact strengthens collaboration in energy, particularly nuclear power, clean hydrogen, and LNG, to support climate goals and ensure long-term energy security. Additionally, it reinforces shared strategic priorities in the Indo-Pacific region and boosts connectivity initiatives such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. Overall, the COMPACT represents a bold vision for a more integrated and resilient India-US partnership, built on trust, technological leadership, and shared geopolitical interests.
