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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers for July 9, 2025: Solve today's brain teaser with this complete guide
For countless puzzle enthusiasts around the globe, the day doesn't quite begin or end without the quick cerebral thrill offered by The New York Times' lineup of daily word games. Among these, the NYT Mini Crossword has become a dependable favourite, offering a compact, accessible dose of wordplay that can be completed in minutes but often provokes hours of mental rumination. On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, players were treated to another brisk yet thought-provoking edition of The Mini, which, as always, updated promptly at 12:30 p.m. ET the previous evening. For those grappling with elusive clues or seeking gentle nudges, here is a detailed breakdown of hints followed by the complete solution set. Across Clues: Subtle Wordplay Hints Puzzle enthusiasts attempting to decipher today's horizontal clues were met with a mix of poetic references, geographical nods, and lexical wit. The hints below offer a directional guide for solvers keen on arriving at the answer without being directly told. 1 Across: Subsides like the tide Hint: Ends with the letter 'S' — Think ocean behavior in poetic terms. 5 Across: Leggings lead-in to "lemon" Hint: Begins with 'L' — Brand names may come to mind. 6 Across: Poet Robert with a 'cool' last name Hint: Starts with 'F' — An American poet well known for snowy scenes. 8 Across: Manhattan neighborhood near the East Village Hint: Ends with 'O' — A trendy downtown locale. 9 Across: Quick joyride Hint: Ends in 'N' — Think fast, spontaneous, and circular. Down Clues: From Mythology to Makisu The vertical section of the puzzle leaned into themes from folklore, culinary terminology, and poetic parallels, providing solvers with a varied lexical journey. 1 Down: Fairylike figure of folklore Hint: Ends with 'F' — A small magical being. 2 Down: Poet Robert with a 'hot' last name Hint: Begins with 'B' — Think of something fiery or heated. 3 Down: Weakly hit fly ball Hint: Begins with 'B' — Common baseball lingo. 4 Down: Food made using a bamboo mat known as a "makisu" Hint: Ends in 'I' — A Japanese culinary staple. 7 Down: Quite the heavy weight Hint: Ends in 'N' — Think of extreme heaviness in a simple unit. NYT Mini Crossword Across Answers – July 9, 2025 1 Across: EBBS Meaning: The verb 'ebbs' describes the receding of the tide—symbolizing decline or fading. 5 Across: LULU Meaning: A reference to the athleisure brand Lululemon, often shortened colloquially to "Lulu." 6 Across: FROST Meaning: Robert Frost, the celebrated American poet known for 'The Road Not Taken.' 8 Across: NOHO Meaning: North of Houston Street, a fashionable Manhattan neighborhood near the East Village. 9 Across: SPIN Meaning: A brief and often spontaneous drive—typically for enjoyment. NYT Mini Crossword Down Answers – July 9, 2025 1 Down: ELF Meaning: A mythical being with pointy ears and magical traits—prevalent in folklore and fantasy. 2 Down: BURNS Meaning: Robert Burns, the Scottish poet known for his evocative works and 'Auld Lang Syne.' 3 Down: BLOOP Meaning: In baseball, a softly hit fly ball that barely makes it past the infield. 4 Down: SUSHI Meaning: The Japanese delicacy prepared using a bamboo rolling mat called a makisu. 7 Down: TON Meaning: A unit of weight equivalent to 1,000 kilograms (metric ton) or 2,000 pounds (US short ton). A Bite-Sized Brain Teaser with Lasting Appeal Unlike the full-sized NYT Crossword, which remains gated behind a subscription paywall, The Mini is freely accessible and has found popularity among casual and seasoned solvers alike. Its concise format—typically a 5x5 grid—requires both speed and precision, making it an ideal coffee-break companion. Live Events The allure of the NYT Mini Crossword lies in its blend of brevity and sophistication. While the puzzles rarely span more than ten words, the wit and cultural references they manage to pack in are what keep solvers coming back daily. FAQs What is the NYT Mini Crossword? The NYT Mini Crossword is a daily 5x5 grid puzzle offered by The New York Times . Unlike the full-sized crossword, the Mini is quick to complete—usually within a few minutes—and is freely accessible to all users. When is the NYT Mini Crossword published? The puzzle refreshes daily at 10 p.m. IST (12:30 p.m. ET) the night before the date listed. So the July 9 puzzle was available on the evening of July 8 in many time zones. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
‘Empathy, healing heart, and blending science with respect for wisdom'
While a doctor found her strength in being empathetic to others' mental illness, creation of a human being drove another. On National Doctors Day, medical experts from the Tricity region share a lesson that was never in medical textbooks but changed everything for them. 'The road less travelled…' Dr Shalini Naik, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, PGIMER, Chandigarh I first stumbled upon the captivating world of genetics and evolutionary theories in high school. I was so enthralled that I dreamt of delving deeper into them. But life had other plans, or rather, my family did. As a first-generation learner, they wished to see me become a doctor, a dream of my parents that I chose to honour. During my MBBS at Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, I discovered a deep resonance with cardiovascular medicine, and I found myself excelling in it with ease, earning admiration from both peers and teachers. Everything pointed toward a career in cardiology until psychiatry quietly found me a few years later. During my medical internship at IMH Hyderabad, I chose psychiatry over radiology for my elective posting, driven by curiosity about the novel subject, and I could not have foreseen how defining that decision would be. It was during a clinical round with Dr Srilakshmi ma'am at IMH Hyderabad that I witnessed something transformative. She sat beside a dishevelled, homeless man suffering from thought broadcasting and auditory hallucinations. She leaned in with focused attention, asked thoughtful questions, listened without judgment, and interpreted his inner chaos with such clinical grace and human compassion. Her empathy and academic precision left me spellbound. Her calm, respect, and unwavering curiosity toward a man, whom society would call 'mad', deeply moved me. That moment changed me. Despite the doubts and disapproval from my family and friends, who were concerned that my academic aptitude may go to waste in a less conventional speciality riddled with stigma, I knew deeply where my purpose must be. I recognised my strengths were my ability to be emotionally attuned to others, to hold space for suffering, and to seek meaning beyond symptoms. I listened to my instincts and found a true calling in psychiatry. I believed skills could be trained, but a sense of purpose is something you carry in your bones. I went on to secure MD Psychiatry at NIMHANS, Bangalore and have remained a lifelong student of knowledge, of people, and of the human mind. In those years of doubt and detours, the final lines of, 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost kept me going. The final lines anchored me, 'Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less travelled by.' As a faculty in the Psychiatry Department at the PGIMER, I have the privilege not only to teach clinical psychiatry but also to mentor students in therapeutic communication, active listening, and emotional presence. Even today, I remain fascinated by the genetic and evolutionary underpinnings of the human mind. I find myself returning to the questions of genes and evolution to understand our psyche. To me, psychiatry is the confluence of science, soul, and story. The road I chose was not the most celebrated, but it led me to the most meaningful work I could imagine. Medicine is vast, and so is every speciality, whether our paths are popular or solitary, what defines us is not where we begin, but the heart with which we serve. I often say this with pride: I am a doctor by chance, but a psychiatrist by choice. That made all the difference. 'When the first baby was born into my hands…' Dr Shaveta Gupta, Associate Director, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali My gloves were on, my mind was focused, but nothing could prepare my heart for that moment. A tiny human, eyes closed, fists tight, breathing its first air, crying to announce its arrival. And suddenly, my hands weren't just hands, they were the first ones this baby had ever touched. I wasn't just a doctor in that moment — I was a witness to creation, the medium between the divine and the earth. I looked at the mother, exhausted but glowing, and felt an overwhelming wave of gratitude. No textbook prepares you for this, no exam tests you on the emotion of holding life for the very first time. That first delivery doesn't just bring a child into the world; it rebirths the doctor within you. The most profound lesson I learned? That healing isn't just science, it's presence. It's in listening without judgment, touching with compassion, and speaking not from the head but from the heart. It's in being a silent witness to strength I never knew existed — when a woman bears labour pains, survives cancer, or picks up her life after a loss. My message to every young doctor, especially every young woman in medicine, is that let your science be sharp, but let your soul be softer still. Because the world needs not just skilled hands, but a healing heart, and that heart, that's not in any textbook. But it's what truly changes lives, including my own. 'Situations teach us how to balance science with empathy' Dr Vishav Goyal, Consultant, Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgery, Manipal Hospital As doctors, we are trained to follow evidence-based medicine, backed by years of research and clinical trials. Textbooks are a vital part of a doctor's life, but what we are often not prepared for is how to deal with what we see in real-life practice, the emotional barriers, and the deep personal choices patients make in their health journey. Situations and time often teach us how to balance science with empathy, how to gently correct without judgment, and how to earn trust. Above all, time, experience, and human connection taught us how to deal with emotions. What this has taught me is that healing is not only about what we prescribe, but also about listening, observing, and acknowledging the lived experiences of patients. It's about blending science with respect for wisdom, wherever it offers safe and genuine comfort. 'The effort is to treat beyond prescription' Dr Vikas Sharma, Director, National Skin Hospital, Panchkula In medical college, we were trained to diagnose, manage, and treat. For dermatologists, that meant memorising dermatoses, recognising patterns, and perfecting procedures. But the lesson that truly reshaped how I practice wasn't found in any textbook. It was the realisation that what seems minor to us, a rash, a pimple, a patch of pigmentation, hair loss, can deeply affect how someone feels about themselves. Skin is the most visible part of our identity. A diagnosis that may seem routine to us might be the reason someone avoids mirrors, social events, or even relationships. The real turning point came not from complex cases, but from understanding the quiet psychological burden our patients carry. A teenager with acne isn't just battling inflammation; they're navigating self-esteem. A woman with melasma isn't just asking for a cream; she's often asking for confidence. This taught me to listen more, not just to symptoms but to concerns unspoken. To treat beyond the prescription. To remember that reassurance can be as important as skin meds. So today, I reflect on how medicine is not just about outcomes, but about awareness. The greatest lesson was in learning that every skin concern is tied to a story, and treating the person behind the diagnosis is what makes the real difference.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Art beyond canvas
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. These final lines of the poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost could easily describe the journey of Sreeja Kalappurakkal, a self-taught artist from Thrissur. While most artists stick to traditional canvases, Sreeja sees art in the everyday. Over the years, she's painted on feathers, stones, and even seashells. But recently, she chose an even harder surface to create art, something most people throw away without a second thought — coconut shells. In her new exhibition titled 'Shararanthal' at David Hall Art Gallery, Sreeja brings life into these discarded coconut shells. Using acrylic paints, she carefully polishes and transforms each one into a memory capsule of nostalgic scenes of the state. Including the canvas paintings, around 500 artworks were on display at the exhibition, which was held from April 9 to 17. 'I tried to paint the warm memories of the past and everyday scenes from Kerala — between the 1960s and 1990s — on the inside of the coconut shells. From a child being born and rocked in the cradle to growing up and engaging in various activities, everything that directly and indirectly shapes our lives is portrayed in my paintings. The toys, the pond, the river, the fields, the tea shops, the fishermen, the rain, cartoon characters from old children's publications, school days, college, love — I have covered almost every minute memory through this,' says Sreeja. In addition to this, there are artworks displayed on plywood, where coconut shells have been cracked, ground into powder using a machine, and spread on the surface with glue. One such work, standing at five feet, depicts India and another, also five and a half feet tall, depicts Kerala. The distinct features of each state, along with indigenous and tribal art forms, are marked through the artwork. Besides that, handcrafted items using coconut shells and art pieces created on canvas using different materials obtained from the coconut tree were also part of the exhibition. 'There are so many hidden canvases around us in nature — things we see daily without noticing their potential. All my works begin with the thought of bringing different themes to life using such materials. After working with stones and feathers, I realised that people had started expecting something different from me. That's when I moved on to seashells, and now, coconut shells,' Sreeja says. It's not an easy process at all. According to her, this isn't like picking up a canvas from a shop and painting on it. From collecting the raw material to preparing the surface so it's fit for painting, every step takes time. Developing the method to work with coconut shells alone took her nearly four years. 'It takes a lot of effort, too. I even developed conditions like tennis elbow from the physical strain. But despite all that, art is still something that brings me real joy,' she smiles. The 44-year-old is currently teaching painting online. Since her first exhibition in 2014, she has held 16 solo exhibitions across Kerala. Her work has earned 23 national and international recognitions, including listings in the Limca Book of Records, Best of India Records, India Book of Records, and Asia Book of Records. 'Art was always a part of me,' says Sreeja. From school days, she had this urge to create. However, because of circumstances, she couldn't pursue it properly or study it formally. 'Later, when I became financially independent and had more time to experiment, I dusted off that old dream. That's how I started painting,' she explains. She began with oil painting. 'And when I first exhibited my work, many people criticised it, not knowing that I had never studied art professionally.' Later, many approached her with advice — to travel more, to read. She took all of it to heart, improved and kept going. 'But again, the hurdle is financial,' she adds. 'Conducting exhibitions is expensive, and right now, I'm stuck because of that. If I can get more support, maybe I will be able to share my art with more people,' she concludes.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
TWO ROADS LAUNCHES NEW CONNECTICUT CAMPAIGN: "HAVE A BEER, CONNECTICUT"
CT always gets good-natured ribbing from non-denizens, including a few widely followed social media celebrities and comedians, so we're celebrating all the attention we get in this tongue-in-cheek, Road-Less-Traveled tribute to CT, quirks and all. STRATFORD, Conn., April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 7th Two Roads Brewing launched a new Two Roads Brewing ad campaign "Have a Beer, Connecticut," a playful, tongue-in-cheek celebration of the Nutmeg State, created by its agency BRZoom. As Connecticut's largest craft beer brand, Two Roads is embracing the lovable quirks and infamous truths about its home turf – encouraging residents to laugh along with us, chill out, and own what makes the state unique, and, of course, crack open a cold one in the process. The campaign delivers a series of rotating headlines that poke fun at local truths, and pokes fun at some not-so-true arrows thrown our way from national podcast celebrities and comedians we've seen and heard a lot of lately. Headlines call out traffic on our notorious highways, our identity crisis being caught between NY and Boston, and other familiar conversation points you always hear in our State. Taglines include playful jabs like: "We're bigger than Rhode Island!" "Proudly separating New York from Boston since 1788." "You'll miss us when you move to Florida." Designed to be funny, relatable, and hyper-local, the ads celebrate what it really means to be a Nutmegger and beckons CT beer lovers to chill out, have a great beer like Two Roads, and don't take things too seriously. The "Have a Beer, Connecticut" campaign will be seen across billboards, paid social ads, signage, point-of-sale, and throughout the Two Roads campus in Stratford. It's the brewery's largest Connecticut-focused campaign to date - built to spotlight the shared experiences, humor, and Nutmeg pride that connect us all. So, wherever you are in the state—from the Quiet Corner to Greenwich Ave:Have a laugh and Have a Beer, Connecticut. About Two Roads Brewing Roads opened its doors in December 2012 having earlier acquired and renovated a 100-year-old vacant, brick factory building in Stratford, CT. Its name and philosophy are inspired by the Robert Frost Poem "The Road Not Taken"—a philosophy brought to life in the beers & beverages they create using the highest quality brewing and packaging equipment. Since opening, Two Roads has grown to become a Top 10 brewery in the northeast. Two Roads has two tasting rooms on its 10-acre campus including one at its Area Two Experimental Brewing. For more information visit Please direct all media inquiries to John Kubicsko: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Two Roads Brewing Co. Sign in to access your portfolio
South China Morning Post
25-03-2025
- South China Morning Post
What young humans can do that AI can't
Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling in this Google form . Submissions should not exceed 400 words, and must include your full name and address, plus a phone number for verification Advertisement I refer to your report, 'Hong Kong schools don't have enough teachers trained in AI, sector veterans say' ( March 16 ), which underscores the need for a new workforce to educate students about the use and potential abuse of artificial intelligence. One of the experts cited rightly points out that we must first train the moral and ethical cores of our youngsters before exposing them to a potentially harmful technology. But ethical training is not enough. A recent study reports that about 40 per cent of secondary school students admit to using AI to cheat. The actual number is almost certainly higher. It is naive to expect that an honour code alone will dissuade students from such rampant improper applications of the internet. Instead, society's modes of teaching, learning and assessing learning need to change fundamentally. Teachers must study what skills artificial intelligence (AI) makes redundant and then alter, evolve or otherwise eliminate their pedagogy in these areas. We must likewise focus attention on the skills that large language models lack. AI is not omnipotent – far from it. ChatGPT struggles to form value judgments (good and bad, better and worse) that it is willing to defend. When asked about the pros and cons of allowing the use of AI in English classrooms, for example, ChatGPT cautioned me that the issue was 'complex' before producing a judicious analysis of costs and benefits. Advertisement At the end of the response, the tool offered a 'possible middle ground': teaching students to use technology moderately. I then prompted the bot to evaluate which of its arguments was 'the best'. Here was its final answer: 'Rather than taking a strict 'for' or 'against' stance, the strongest position is a balanced approach. Students should be taught to use AI as a tool. Schools should emphasise AI literacy.' This 'balanced approach' is typical of artificial reasoning. ChatGPT cannot make exclusive binary decisions in which, like the choice faced by poet Robert Frost's speaker in The Road Not Taken, following one path means rejecting another. This failure is likely due to the fact that AI is unwilling to be wrong or to accept responsibility for being wrong.
