Following a groundbreaking voyage to orbit the Moon, NASA’s Artemis II mission is now gearing up for its most exciting part, the homecoming back to Earth. The crew of four astronauts in the Orion capsule is about to go through an intense re-entry procedure and then land on Earth. This offers space enthusiasts worldwide a…
NEW DELHI: El Nino – a climatic phenomenon associated with weak monsoon in India – may pose a risk for farming operations this year, but what provides hope is that the country could effectively manage its impact in 2023 when India reported ‘below normal’ rainfall due to strong El Nino. The year 2015, which saw…
File Pic: Harbhajan Singh during the Eden Gardens Test in 2001. The other day I was having a chat with Matthew Hayden in Goa. I asked him, “Why did you play that shot in the first innings at Eden Gardens?” It was in the second session on Day 1, he was batting on 97, and…
NTA glitch reportedly allots Abu Dhabi exam centre to Nagpur NEET re-test candidate NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has come under fresh scrutiny ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, after reports claimed that a candidate from Nagpur was allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi because of an alleged technical…
For decades, scientists have debated a simple question with a surprisingly complicated answer: could Australia’s extinct giant kangaroos actually hop like the ones alive today? Modern kangaroos are built for efficient movement, using powerful hind legs and spring-like tendons to travel long distances. But when ancient species grew to enormous sizes, some weighing up to…
A home vineyard, and in turn, a home grape farm, proves to be one of the most gratifying gardening adventures you can ever embark on, especially if you get to witness firsthand your very own grapes developing in the first harvest right from your own planted vineyard! Whether you wish to grow sweet dessert grapes,…
Steven Smith (Photo by Daniel Carson/Getty Images) Australian cricket captain Steve Smith faced an injury scare during net practice ahead of the first Ashes Test in Perth but appears to have avoided serious damage to his wrist. After requiring assistance from the team physio and undergoing medical assessment, Smith returned to the field and was…
The rupee fell 49 paise to hit a record low of 92.89 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, amid sustained pressure from a strong dollar and global market volatility.As the currency weakened, the Reserve Bank of India has significantly increased its market intervention using forward contracts, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with…
BENGALURU: For a brief moment Saturday, around 100 employees at BMTC’s Yeshwanthpur depot-26 may have felt that long-promised rewards had finally arrived in full. Then came the phone calls.In what the corporation described as a “technical error”, a billing clerk accidentally credited the entire 26 months’ salary revision arrears to about 100 staff members instead…
IGNOU TEE June 2026 registration begins for E-Vidyabharti students The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started the registration process for the Term-End Examination (TEE) June 2026 for e-VidyaBharti students. Eligible candidates can now submit their examination forms, project reports and applications for practical examinations through the university’s student portal.Students can complete the registration…
Celebrity trainer turned actor Mustafa Ahmed got a lot of love for his role in ‘Dhurandhar 2’. He played Rizwan, Hamza’s trusted aide in the film. But his journey to the spotlight has been anything but easy. Years ago, he was earning just Rs 10,000 a month as a gym trainer in Delhi’s Janakpuri. Nearly…
NEW DELHI: In what may be bad news for India’s farm sector and rural economy, IMD on Monday predicted a ‘below normal’ southwest monsoon (June-Sept) in the country amid growing risk of El Nino, which is linked to depressed summer rainfall over India. “Quantitatively, the seasonal rainfall over the country is likely to be 92%…
Today might feel slow, but that does not mean something is wrong. You may feel tired, but this is not a signal to give up or change direction. It is a sign to pause. Your thoughts may seem unclear, and your energy could feel scattered. Instead of rushing into decisions or trying to force motivation,…
Twitch streamer TheBurntPeanut is facing growing scrutiny online after a sudden and massive jump in viewership raised questions across social media. Over the past few months, the streamer has averaged more than 55,000 viewers per broadcast, with some streams peaking close to 90,000 viewers. The numbers have drawn attention not just because of their size,…
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has directed that all police verification reports for passport applications must be completed and submitted within four weeks. Disposing of a writ petition, a division bench comprising Justices Ajit Kumar and Swarupama Chaturvedi observed on Oct 10 that delay in this essential exercise creates a hurdle in realisation of the…
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The increasing adoption of E20 petrol in India has raised concerns on its impact on insurance claims. The discussion gained momentum after a post from insurer ICICI Lombard suggested that using fuel not recommended for a vehicle could potentially be viewed as negligence, leading many to believe that insurance claims related to E20 fuel usage…
Education has traversed an incredible path, from the storytelling of ancient civilizations to the philosophical debates of Greek scholars. The notion of organized schooling, especially universal education, took off in the 19th century. Fast forward to today, and we’re witnessing a tech-driven revolution in learning, but the essence of inspiring inquisitive minds remains timeless. Every…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday showcased India’s technological transformation and innovation ecosystem at VivaTech 2026 in Paris, positioning the country as a global hub for artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and technology-driven growth.Addressing Europe’s largest technology event, PM Modi highlighted India’s rapid digital progress, growing startup ecosystem and expanding partnerships with Europe, while inviting…
NEW DELHI: In a move that resolves a long-standing regulatory impasse, the National Medical Commission has granted recognition to the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC), effectively validating the degrees of around 1,700 doctors who completed the course between 2006 and 2013. The programme, run by Indira Gandhi National Open University, was effectively shut…
