Cuttack: India’s Hardik Pandya celebrates with Jitesh Sharma (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) India opened their T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a resounding 101-run victory in the first T20I against South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, powered by Hardik Pandya’s strong all-round display and a disciplined bowling performance. The win puts India 1-0 ahead in the…
US job openings showed little movement in October, signalling a cooling labour market at a time when the Federal Reserve is weighing another interest-rate cut amid mixed economic cues.Employers posted 7.67 million vacancies in October, almost unchanged from 7.66 million in September, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) released by the…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has come a long way, ever since she made her debut in Hindi cinema in 2003. The actress is now not just a superstar but a global figure, working with the best people in the business across all industries, including Hollywood. In a recent interview, Priyanka has opened up on the sacrifices…
Betel leaves, or paan leaves, have long held cultural, religious, and medicinal significance across South Asia. Traditionally valued for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, they are now being studied for potential roles in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioural changes, affecting millions worldwide. According to theNHS, several factors…
Following the recent policy change by the Trump administration of mandatory social-media screening (from Dec 15) of all applicants for H-1B and H-4 visas (spouse and dependent children of the H-1B visa holder) – these individuals are facing a fresh disruption.Immigration attorneys are reporting that interview slots at US consulates scheduled for mid to end…
Visa appointments in India scheuled this week or the next have suddenly been rescheduled to as late as March, throwing a spanner in travel, business tours, leading to major confusion amid visa applicants. Several H-1B and H-4 appointments also got canceled as the new social media vetting of applicants is beginning on December 15. The…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called “vote chori” the gravest anti-national act, alleging collusion between the Election Commission and BJP. Meanwhile, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said the airline has stabilised after recent disruptions, with refunds processed and delayed baggage delivered. In Goa, the government ordered the demolition of an illegal Vagator beach shack linked to a…
Magnus Carlsen (Photo by Freestyle Chess/Stev Bonhage) World No. 1 and five-time World Champion Magnus Carlsen has clinched the 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour championship by advancing to the semifinals at Grootbos in Cape Town. The early victory secured him the USD 100,000 bonus prize, while the South Africa Finals, with its USD 200,000…
More than Eleven, Vecna, Mind Flayer, anyone, anything, ‘Stranger Things Season 5’ has become all about Will Buyers, aka Noah Schnapp. The cliffhanger, which leaves the audience wanting more, is highlighted by Will getting powers, something no one expected. Now, as the end is near, everyone is so excited, but no one knows what is…
Image Credit: Baron/ Hulton Archive/ Getty Images Marilyn Monroe remains one of the most iconic figures in film history, a woman whose life blended glamour, vulnerability, and enduring charisma. Born Norma Jeane Mortenson in 1926, she rose from a difficult childhood marked by instability and foster homes to become Hollywood’s brightest star. With her trademark…
Old airport security used Rapiscan backscatter scanners that showed fully detailed body images/ image:X If you’ve ever shuffled through an airport body scanner wondering how much the machine can actually see, you’re not alone. For a while, the answer was: far more than most travellers realised. And that’s exactly why the technology had to change….
Leon Draisaitl’s game status remains key focus tonight (Image via: Getty Images) The Edmonton Oilers return to action tonight in a highly anticipated matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, and all eyes are on superstar forward Leon Draisaitl. The former Hart Trophy winner has been a driving force for Edmonton this season, producing at an elite…
In a segment on War Room with Steve Bannon, political commentator Mark Mitchell claimed that each senior H‑1B developer at tech firms such as Apple represents “the economic equivalent of 10 illegal aliens.” He also complained about why the Trump administration did not deport them immediately. Mitchell said that Silicon Valley tech firms rely heavily…
NEW DELHI: The 371st Report of the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, has raised concerns over funding shortfalls, low fellowships, infrastructure gaps and prolonged vacancies at the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), Indian Council of Philosophical Research (ICPR) and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), warning that…
Lionel Messi (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell) Lionel Messi has secured the MLS MVP award, making history as the first player to claim this honour in consecutive years. As the captain of the MLS Cup champions, Inter Miami, Messi has established himself as the dominant force in Major League Soccer.At 38, the Argentine star continues to break…
Airlines will make less profit flying a passenger across continents than Apple earns from selling an iPhone cover, International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general Willie Walsh said on Tuesday, underlining the industry’s persistently weak margins, PTI reported.Releasing the global aviation industry’s financial outlook for 2026, IATA projected total net profits at $41 billion next…
Canadian government has committed around C$1.7 billion in federal funding to help universities attract top global scholars For decades, global academic mobility followed a simple rule: if you wanted the deepest research funding, the fastest breakthroughs and the strongest institutional backing, you went to the United States. That assumption is now under quiet strain. As…
The man who was arrested for grabbing Ariana Grande at the ‘Wicked: For Good’ Singapore premiere was back in the headlines, this time, for being escorted out of Lady Gaga’s concert in Australia.Johnson Wen, known online as ‘Pyjama Man’, was removed from Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball tour in Brisbane. According to videos circulating on social…
Choline- Precursor for acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter essential for memory, learning, and attention. Supports neuronal membrane structure. Phospholipids- Integral to neuronal membrane formation and synaptic function; may influence neurotransmitter signaling. Lutein and Zeaxanthin- Antioxidant carotenoids that cross into the brain, reducing oxidative stress and inflammation which are linked to cognitive decline. Omega-3 Fatty Acids– Supports synaptic…
If you’ve ever gazed up at the night sky and felt tiny, you’re not alone. Humans have long looked to the stars to understand their origins. And among all the wonders of the cosmos, black holes hold a special place.As Pink Floyd once sang, “Now there’s a look in your eyes, like black holes in…
