Trust is a beautiful thing. Too much trust can hurt. Some people believe every word of sweetness. They tell their secrets early on. They are quick to help, tend to forgive easily and tend to overlook warning signs. This openness and trust can be reflected in the hand in certain palm characteristics. Palmistry does not…
For centuries, flamingos were recognised by their vivid pink feathers, yet the reason behind that striking colour remained uncertain. Early naturalists could describe what they saw, but they could not explain why young flamingos emerged from the nest in muted shades before gradually becoming brighter as they matured. The answer only began to take shape…
Raghav Juyal is every bit as quirky off-screen as many of the characters he portrays on-screen, especially his scene-stealing turn in ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’. Armed with a razor-sharp wit and an effortless sense of humour, he comes across as intelligent, spontaneous and refreshingly unfiltered. But beneath the fun-loving exterior is an actor determined not…
A book published in 1888, Sandusky of To-Day, called lake whitefish Sandusky’s pride. For centuries, lake whitefish has beem more than just a fish in the Great Lakes region of North America. It was a source of food, income and tradition for Indigenous communities. Towns along the lakes built their economies around the demand for…
Hemant Soren writes to PM (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that a funding shortfall of more than Rs 700 crore in central scholarship support over the past two financial years has adversely affected lakhs of students in the state and seeking the…
Neeraj Chopra, Tharanga Pathirage and Arshad Nadeem Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, along with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, qualified for the men’s javelin throw final after finishing among the top 12 in the qualification round at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday.Chopra, who won the Commonwealth Games title in 2018, finished fifth with…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive for 410 positions at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. Aspirants can apply through the NATS portal until August 28, 2026. The recruitment covers graduate, technician and commercial apprentice roles, with candidates to be shortlisted on the basis of their academic…
Actor Sudesh Berry sparked controversy after saying he wants to wash PM Modi’s feet and drink the water, calling him “an avatar of Lord Vishnu” bringing “Ram Rajya.” On a podcast, he also revealed rejecting a CJP invite, criticising the party as unproductive. His remarks drew backlash online, with many calling it blind faith. Veteran…
Founder’s viral post reveals the unseen side of success There is a reason posts about success stories continue to grab attention online. They do not just show what someone has achieved. They also make people wonder what it really took to get there. While social media usually highlights the destination, a recent Instagram post has…
New Zealand has launched one of the largest ecological restoration projects in its history along with the Maori natives of the country. It is attempting to eliminate invasive mammals from three islands in order to revive the native birds, marine animals and land.The project will be taking place in Maukahuka/Auckland Island, Rakiura/Stewart Island and the…
An A400 of the French Air & Space Force drops 20 tons of water. (Image credit: AIrbus) The image of a fighter aircraft often comes to mind when one thinks of multi-role aircraft. These aircraft, especially those from the fourth generation onward, are designed from the outset to perform multiple roles such as air combat,…
Ryder Williams with his father, Shane Williams. What began as an ordinary summer shift on a California beach quickly turned into a life-or-death rescue that has captured national attention. On July 25, 16-year-old rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams plunged into towering waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz to save a 10-year-old boy who was…
JEECUP round 4 seat allotment result 2026 The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP) has declared the JEECUP Round 4 seat allotment result 2026 for the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Polytechnic counselling process. Candidates who participated in the fourth round of counselling can now check their seat allotment status and download their allotment letter from…
After T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar was murdered in 1997, music composer Nadeem Saifi, one half of the celebrated duo Nadeem-Shravan, was named by the Mumbai Police as a key accused in the case. Investigators alleged that he was among the conspirators behind the killing. Soon after the allegations surfaced, Nadeem left for London and remained…
Lucky bamboo owes its fame almost entirely to Feng Shui, where it’s treated as a small, steady source of prosperity and good energy. That’s the reason it shows up so often, but the real reason people keep it around is simpler, it’s genuinely low-effort. It’s happy growing in water or in soil, tolerates typical indoor…
Arika Kundu, 13, uses peanut shells to help remove pesticide residues from produce. A 13-year-old Indian-American student from Minnesota has invented a method to reduce pesticide residues on fresh fruits and vegetables by using peanut shells, something that is usually thrown away.Arika Kundu, a seventh-grade student at Minnetonka Middle School East in Shorewood, Minnesota, developed…
The searches are part of ED’s efforts to trace the source of funds received by the accused in the Coimbatore car bomb blast case. CHENNAI: Enforcement Directorate (ED) sleuths on Thursday started searches in 16 places in Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad and Mumbai in connection with the 2022 Coimbatore car bomb blast case. The searches are…
A rocket has been floating on the surface of the Indian Ocean for the past five days and its pictures are all over the internet. While one would assume it to be a scene from a sci-fi movie, the image is of SpaceX’s most recent spacecraft that made a successful return from space.On Friday, SpaceX…
Oppn attacks BJP over hockey jersey colour change to saffron NEW DELHI: Opposition on Thursday targeted Centre over the change in the hockey teams’ jersey colour from the traditional blue to saffron and expressed concerns that the army’s uniform could be next target. The group also accused the BJP and the RSS of trying to…
Stephen Fleming (ANI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach and New Zealand great Stephen Fleming has been appointed as England men’s Test head coach, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirming one of the biggest coaching moves in world cricket.The 53-year-old replaces fellow New Zealander Brendon McCullum, who stepped down from…
