“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”Whether those words belong to the Dalai Lama, an ancient African proverb or simply to every exhausted human who has ever lain wide awake at 2 AM listening to that infamous high-pitched whine, the debate over its authorship continues. What…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday launched a sharp attack on Congress Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Kapil Sibal over his remarks criticising the ruling party, accusing him of “hating India” and remaining silent on incidents such as the 2021 post-poll violence in West Bengal.The saffron party’s response came a day after Sibal said he…
NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Monday added fresh fuel to speculation about his political future after he left for Delhi from Chennai and declined to dismiss reports that he could be preparing to launch a new political outfit.When asked about the growing buzz surrounding a possible new party, Annamalai said,…
NEW DELHI: French Open organisers have fined Paraguayan player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 65,000 euros, about half of his tournament earnings, after he made sexist comments about the umpire following his second-round defeat to French teenager Moise Kouame.After losing a gruelling five-set match that lasted nearly five hours, Vallejo criticised Brazilian umpire Ana Carvalho, saying, “This…
India’s digital payments network continued its rapid expansion in May, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions climbing to their highest-ever monthly levels in both value and volume, latest data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) showed.During the month, UPI handled 23.2 billion transactions worth Rs 29.90 lakh crore, surpassing the previous month’s figures…
DSSSB opens applications for 1,979 Group B and C posts from June 16 DSSSB Recruitment 2026: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has issued Advertisement No. 03/2026 for recruitment to various Group B and Group C posts across departments of the Government of NCT of Delhi, autonomous bodies and local bodies. The notification announces…
Picture Credit: Instagram National crush Rashmika Mandanna has become one of the most sought after actresses in the Indian film industry. Beginning her career with Kannada films, she went on to feature in multiple language projects and tasted pan-India success with the 2021 film ‘Pushpa’ starring Allu Arjun. Rashmika Mandanna’s highest acting fee Since her…
Vietnam’s Vingroup is set to enter India’s rapidly growing ride-hailing market with its Green SM electric taxi service. It will be launched officially on June 05, 2026 in New Delhi. The move will position Green SM as a fresh rival to cab aggregators such as Ola and Uber.The company is expected to begin operations in…
In order to strengthen the crucial strategic partnership with India, Australia’s deputy prime minister and defence minister, Richard Marles, co-chaired the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi. During the meeting, the defence ministers of the two countries discussed the progress of this pivotal relationship since the first such dialogue was held in Australia…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of cricket’s biggest match-winners, scoring an unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL final in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, Kohli guided the team home and finished the season with 675 runs. Head coach Andy Flower praised…
India’s manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in three months in May, supported by strong domestic demand, infrastructure-led activity and rising new business orders, even as higher costs linked to the Middle East conflict continued to weigh on manufacturers, a monthly survey showed on Monday.The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made NTET 2026 score cards available on DigiLocker, offering candidates a secure way to access and store their examination records online. The development follows the declaration of results on May 15 and is expected to ease document verification and future recruitment processes for aspiring teachers in Indian System of…
Imtiaz Ali who has worked with Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Rockstar’ and ‘Tamasha’ has now expressed excitement to see him as Lord Ram in ‘Ramayana’. Imtiaz believes the role will not only showcase the actor’s talent but also leave a lasting impact on him as a person. Imtiaz spoke highly of Ranbir’s ability to adapt to…
NEW DELHI: India has recorded a significant decline in infant deaths over the past decade, with the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) falling to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. Yet behind the national progress lies a sharply uneven picture, with some states approaching developed-world child survival standards while others continue to struggle with…
DHSE Kerala plus two SAY, improvement exam registration 2026 The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala has started the registration process for the Plus Two SAY (Save A Year) and Improvement Examination 2026 from June 1, 2026. Students who wish to apply can do so through their respective schools. The last date to submit…
Veteran action director Sham Kaushal recently surprised fans by posting an old photograph from the sets of Aamir Khan’s blockbuster ‘Dangal’. The black-and-white image, shared on social media, captures Kaushal sitting among wrestlers during a scene from the 2016 sports drama. While many remember him for designing action sequences behind the camera, few may know…
India is home to some of the world’s most beautiful and colourful parrot species in the world, with 12 different types of parrots found across the subcontinent. While the most familiar green ones are often spotted painting the skies in groups during the mornings and evenings. Yet, there are several other stunning Indian parrot species…
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Giant posters in Coimbatore suggest K Annamalai may launch a new political movement. Supporters are calling for his leadership. COIMBATORE: Giant posters put up by supporters of former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai across Coimbatore have intensified political speculation that he could be preparing to launch a new political movement amid reports of growing…
Image: Canva/AI Generated For many years now, the activity of the Sun’s 11-year solar cycle has been gauged through visible indications like sunspots, solar activity, magnetic fields, and radio waves. Yet according to recent findings by the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network (BiSON), there could actually be an underlying solar signal forming in the depths of the…
