A roll of aluminium foil is usually associated with kitchens rather than gardens, yet it has quietly found a place among a range of household gardening tricks. Gardeners often experiment with simple materials before turning to specialist products, particularly when dealing with recurring pests or trying to improve growing conditions around vulnerable plants.Foil attracts attention…
The United States military disabled the Botswana-flagged oil tanker M/T Lexie in international waters after the vessel allegedly ignored repeated warnings and continued sailing towards Iran’s Kharg Island, the US central command said. It also released the video from when a US aircraft struck the ship.According to the central command, the US fired a Hellfire…
Standing back from a world map, the outline of land against water starts to look less tidy than it first appears. Some countries are stretched across hundreds or even thousands of fragments, scattered like broken glass across vast stretches of ocean. Others sit almost entirely on a single mass of rock but still qualify as…
India set for historic 12-match multi-format tour of New Zealand (Image: X) India will embark on a massive multi-format tour of New Zealand later this year, with the two sides set to contest five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches across five major centres in the country. According to New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the…
KTET 2026 exam schedule announced with registration deadline and admit card dates confirmed KTET result 2026: The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has officially reopened the online registration window for the Kerala Teacher Eligibility Test (KTET) February 2026 cycle. This surprise extension provides a crucial lifeline for thousands of aspiring teachers across the state who missed the…
Manoj Bajpayee has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding his upcoming film ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’, saying he was deeply hurt by the abuse and death threats directed at him and his family, including his wife and teenage daughter, over the film’s title. The actor clarified the intent behind the film, defended the makers’ willingness to…
A new social media trend known as the Solo Table Theory has been gaining attention on Instagram. The concept is simple: when someone chooses to sit alone at a restaurant, café, or public space, they often attract more attention than they realize. According to the theory, it isn’t because people are judging them negatively, it…
Amazon is set to hold its annual Prime Day sales event in the US from June 23 to June 26. According to a Reuters report, the e-commerce giant said it’s moving the event from its usual July schedule for the first time since 2021. The company said factors including the FIFA World Cup and the…
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has extended session time limits on its Post-Result Activities portal after receiving feedback from students who faced difficulties while accessing the platform.The portal, which allows students to apply for post-result services such as obtaining scanned copies of answer sheets and reporting evaluation-related issues, witnessed heavy traffic soon after it…
There are times in life when one may feel forced to conform to what society expects from you, chipping away slowly at who you really are. Today’s quote from Zendaya tackles this thought and instead focuses on how you should try hard at being yourself and honing your skills instead of the other way around….
Stress has a remarkable ability to follow people into the night. A difficult work deadline, financial concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or unresolved emotional tension can keep the nervous system in a heightened state even during sleep. This can lead to muscle tightening around the neck, shoulders, scalp, and jaw. Over time, this tension may trigger headaches…
Some zodiac signs are driven when it comes to responsibilities naturally. Everyone needs a little time off, but some signs just can’t relax or leave work at the office. They are often very focused on achieving their goals due to their high sense of duty, ambition and commitment. Here are five zodiac signs that generally…
After unleashing ‘Epic Fury’ on Iran, the United States has launched another front to step up its pressure on the country. The US, on Tuesday, imposed sanctions on Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, and several of its senior executives, accusing the platform of helping the Iranian government and sanctioned entities bypass Western restrictions. The move,…
Australia levels the series (Image: X) Australia produced a disciplined all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 41 runs in the second ODI at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, leveling the three-match series 1-1 and setting up a winner-takes-all decider.After being asked to bat first, Australia overcame early setbacks to post a competitive 231/9 in their…
The ‘Superman’ sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ officially began shooting on Monday, and now, the latest photos from the sets show David Corenswet’s going toe-to-toe with Nicholas Hoult.Director James Gunn has wasted no time in getting the Man of Steel up against his rival, Lex Luthor. The viral clips and photos from the sets, capture Corenswet’s…
Dow Hill in Kurseong, a sleepy little hill station about 30 km from Darjeeling. During the day, it’s pure postcard material, think colonial-era schools, sprawling tea estates, and crisp mountain breezes. But when night falls It turns into one of India’s most notorious haunted woods because of local ghost lores. People are advised to avoid…
There is a certain hush to an Ekadashi morning. The kitchen is more peaceful, the tea routine shifts the ringing of a bell coming from the puja area seems to reverberate further. In homes that maintain the vrat, one person is already washing the tulsi leaves, while another is examining the panchang and the day…
The dispute between actor Ranveer Singh and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) over his exit from ‘Don 3′, has taken a major legal turn, with the actor serving a formal legal notice on the film workers’ body on June 2, 2026. The move marks one of the sharpest escalations in Bollywood in…
NEW DELHI: Brazil’s journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026 began with a special farewell ceremony as the five-time champions departed for the tournament on Monday.The Brazilian squad received a traditional send-off at Galeao International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, where their team aircraft was “baptised” before take-off. The team travelled aboard a Boeing 767-300ER…
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has released its Examination and Interview Calendar 2026, detailing the schedule for various Group C recruitment examinations, skill tests, physical tests and interviews. According to the calendar, recruitment activities for multiple posts will be conducted between June and September 2026.The calendar has been published on the official…
