After years of extensive biological research, scientists identified at least 11 species new to science occupying the ruggedly divided limestone formations of the Battambang and Stung Treng regions in Cambodia. The researchers describe these remote, isolated outcroppings of limestone as ‘evolutionary laboratories,’ where organisms have evolved for millions of years independently of each other. Among…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a major reduction in the size of his official convoy while also pushing for greater use of electric vehicles as part of a broader austerity and fuel-saving initiative, PTI reported. The Prime Minister’s convoy strength was reduced by nearly 50 per cent during his recent visits to Gujarat and…
India does not expect the ongoing Middle East conflict to significantly disrupt its ability to meet peak summer electricity demand, with the government banking on coal, renewables and battery storage to offset any stress from gas supply disruptions.Speaking on the sidelines of the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026, power secretary Pankaj Agarwal said the country’s electricity…
A devastating fire has cast a shadow over a Lucknow building’s past. Documents reveal a 2016 demolition order for unauthorized construction was controversially revoked within two months LUCKNOW: The devastating fire has brought renewed scrutiny to the history of the building where the tragedy occurred.Sources said documents related to the building have revealed that Lucknow…
NEW DELHI: A day after peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey broke down, the Taliban on Saturday accused “elements within the Pakistani military” of pursuing “anti-Afghanistan policies for years.”Also Read | ‘No willingness to take responsibility’: Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks fail again; what next? “Unfortunately, certain military elements in Pakistan appear to view a…
Leadership expert Robin Sharma is best-known for his book ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari’. Here we list some of his profound quotes on life: Source link
Veteran actress Sigourney Weaver, 76, addressed concerns regarding her on-screen romance with Jack Champion, 21, in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’. Weaver emphasized the team’s careful approach to scenes involving her character Kiri and Champion’s Spider, especially a kiss scene. She revealed that age-appropriate actors were used for Champion’s real-life age during filming, ensuring a delicate…
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has extended the registration deadline for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026. Candidates who wish to take admission to engineering and diploma courses in Gujarat now have more time to apply. As per the latest official update, students can register for GUJCET 2026 till January…
More than oil though, it is the disruptions in LPG imports from West Asia that are having an immediate impact. (AI image) Oil, LPG, and LNG – the backbone of a growing Indian economy – have seen their supplies being hit due to the Middle East tensions and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz…
Purnima is the most significant day in Hinduism and the day is considered extremely sacred day. This day is also known as Full Moon day. Adhik Maas Purnima is a highly sacred full moon day that occurs during Adhik Maas or extra luunar month according to Hindu calendar. This is the month of Jyeshtha and…
Clavicular’s new rhinoplasty recovery photos spark leg lengthening surgery speculation (Image via Getty) Social media personality Clavicular is getting a lot of attention after new recovery photos from his recent rhinoplasty surgery surfaced online. The images were shared by X account Views CEO, which regularly posts clips and updates about online creators. While the post…
Three days in and David Dhawan’s multi-starrer romantic comedy ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ has already made its case as the commercial entertainers of the season. After a Rs 24 crore domestic net opening weekend, held by a Rs 9 crore Sunday and a worldwide gross of Rs 37.30 crore, the Varun Dhawan, Mrunal…
Former VP Hamid Ansari (ANI image) NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday strongly criticised former Vice President Hamid Ansari over his remarks describing Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire Mahmud of Ghazni as an Indian. The party accused him of distorting history and attempting to “whitewash” the brutal invasions of India.Ansari, who served…
Steve Smith of Australia (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images) Australia’s stand-in Test captain Steve Smith delivered a scathing and unexpected response to Monty Panesar after the former England spinner urged Ben Stokes and the English media to target him over the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal during the upcoming Ashes series.Smith, who confirmed Australia’s XI for the…
AI-generated image used for representational purpose. LUCKNOW: A 35-year-old engineer was murdered allegedly by his 46-year-old live-in partner and her two daughters—aged 17 and 14—in Lucknow’s Green City area under BBD police station limits. The accused woman, along with her two daughters, allegedly slit the throat of her partner, following a heated argument over his…
MUMBAI: It has been nearly three months since the new GST rates have kicked in but the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is yet to see the full impact of the benefits of the tax cuts that drove down prices of a host of essentials.Consumers first rushed to buy durables and cars, where the cuts…
A fresh assessment by the Pentagon’s intelligence wing has found that Iran continues to retain its “key military capabilities”, contradicting earlier claims by top US officials that Tehran’s forces had been significantly degraded.According to an NBC News report, the findings challenge statements made by US President Donald Trump and US secretary of war Pete Hegseth,…
With electric scooters becoming a go-to choice for daily commutes and sales gradually picking up, there are several popular models available in the market presently offering a decent mix of range and affordability. Now, in case you are looking to purchase an electric scooter, here are some popular models that you can consider for your…
NEW DELHI: Veteran hockey coach Baldev Singh will be honoured with the prestigious Padma Shri award by Droupadi Murmu on May 25 for his massive contribution to Indian hockey. Singh is widely known for transforming the small Haryana town of Shahabad Markanda into a major hub for producing top hockey players.The 75-year-old first arrived in…
Shobhaa De has never been one to mince words, and at the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 press conference, she didn’t disappoint the audience. The author and columnist spoke about the true feminism and the need for better gender equality , especially at the workplace. Cut straight to the heart of modern feminism. Forget hashtags or…
