The researchers also checked whether the brain changes benefitted cognitively, and guess what- It did. At the beginning and end of the study, all the children completed a digit span test (a standard assessment of working memory commonly used in children’s intelligence evaluations). By the end of year, those who received music lessons showed significantly…
Bharat currently stands at a crossroads when it comes to producing jet engines, confronted with a few demanding questions. For most civilians, when one hears about fighter jets, the most appealing aspects hinge on four elements. Speed. Stealth. Roar. Agility. However, that’s not all. The heart of a jet is its engine. But alas, engines…
Abu Dhabi driver jailed, fined Dh70,000 after dangerous road swerving caught on camera / Image – file An Abu Dhabi court has handed down a tough sentence to a driver whose dangerous behaviour on a public road put other motorists’ lives at risk. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court sentenced the man to six months in…
Muslim leader writes letter in blood to PM Modi NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party leader Zeeshan Ansari on Monday wrote a letter in his own blood to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the Centre to declare the cow as the country’s “Rashtra Mata” (national mother).Ansari wrote the letter outside district magistrate’s office in Varanasi before submitting…
India suffered a shocking 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, marking the first time they have lost a bilateral T20I series against the Irish side. After dominating the IPL on batting-friendly surfaces, India’s young batting unit struggled to adapt to the seamer-friendly conditions in Ireland as the hosts outplayed them in both matches. The result…
Less than 24 hours after guiding Ireland to a 2-0 T20I series win over India, head coach Heinrich Malan stepped down from his role with immediate effect.Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland’s first-ever series win over India in any format. They…
Many consumers are choosing to cash in on their holdings and lock in gains instead. (AI image) Gold selling spree! Fearing that gold prices have peaked out, Indian households are rushing to sell their old gold to cash out before prices fall too much from record highs seen earlier this year. Indian households are increasingly…
Mridupani Nambi (Taken from her Instagram handle) One mark separated Mridupani Nambi from her goal in 2020. After months of preparation, she missed qualifying the preliminary stage of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination (ESE), also known as the Indian Engineering Services (IES), by a single mark. The result left her disappointed,…
Gangs of Youth announce homecoming tour in Sydney after 3 years Gang of Youths, one of the most revered bands in Australia, is making their big comeback! The band has been in the headlines for months over speculation about their return to the music scene in Sydney. The group has now confirmed they will be…
Sometimes, life doesn’t feel difficult. It just feels… distant. You answer messages, finish work, meet people, and carry on with your routine, yet there’s an uncomfortable feeling that you’re only getting through the days instead of really living them. If you’ve been feeling that way lately, you don’t necessarily need a new city, a new…
India’s Gen Z has mastered accountmaxxing — stacking SIPs, buying mutual funds and chasing financial freedom. SIPs? Locked in. Mutual funds? Loading. But when it comes to insurance, many are still depending on their parents to handle it. According to a Bajaj Capital report, 51% of Gen Z respondents actively invest through mutual funds and…
In 1988, the Soviet Union launched two of its most ambitious spacecraft ever built not toward Mars itself, but toward one of its moons, a tiny, oddly shaped rock called Phobos. The mission was unlike anything that had been attempted before. One of the probes was carrying a hopping robot literally designed to jump across…
ENG vs NZ, Third Test Live: Archer, Stokes keep England alive with the ball England’s bowlers never allowed New Zealand to score freely despite the visitors beginning the day in a strong position. Jofra Archer struck early by removing Tom Blundell and later claimed his fourth wicket when Nathan Smith edged a short ball through…
West Indies are two-time Men’s T20 World Cup champions with their last triumph in 2016. New Delhi: Two-time Men’s T20 World Cup champions West Indies could miss cricket’s return to the Olympics in 2028 after the qualification process was revealed on Monday (June 29). Six teams each will play in the men’s and women’s T20…
Suriya’s upcoming film ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ has been creating strong buzz ever since it was announced. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film marks the actor’s latest collaboration with one of Telugu cinema’s most successful young filmmakers. Mamitha Baiju stars opposite Suriya, and the announcement glimpse already impressed fans with the lead pair’s refreshing chemistry. National…
When people think of adorable animals, fish are usually the last creatures that come to mind. But the ocean is home to some surprisingly charming species, with tiny smiling faces, bright colours and quirky features that make them stand out. Some have even become favourites among divers and underwater photographers simply because they look too…
An advanced futuristic KF-51 tank developed by Germany’s Rheinmetall. (Image credit: Rheinmetall) India is preparing for a generational leap in armoured warfare with its Future Ready Combat Vehicle (FRCV) program, intended to replace the ageing T‑72 fleet. The vision is not just a new tank but a multiple‑weapon platform designed for highly network‑centric operations along…
Andy Burnham’s decade-long blueprint promises sweeping devolution, regional investment, housing reforms / Image – file Andy Burnham has unveiled what he calls a 10-year mission to rebuild Britain’s economy, arguing that the country’s biggest challenge is not simply who governs from Westminster but how Britain is governed altogether. In his first major policy speech since…
NEW DELHI: India on Monday distanced itself from reports of a Track 2 dialogue involving India and Pakistan, with foreign secretary Vikram Misri clarifying that the meetings are private initiatives with no official participation or backing from the Government of India.Responding to questions on reports of the dialogue, Misri said such interactions are neither new…
SS Rajamouli is currently on a cinema tour across Europe, where some of his biggest films are being screened for international audiences. As part of the special event, ‘RRR’, ‘Eega’ and the ‘Baahubali’ saga are being shown. ‘Eega’ iconic scene gets huge response from French audience SS Rajamouli’s team recently shared a video from the…
