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…
Gujarat’s Takshvi Vaghani, an 8-year-old prodigy, has achieved two Guinness World Records in limbo skating, gliding under a bar just 16 centimeters high. Her passion for the sport ignited during the COVID-19 lockdown, with her parents’ unwavering support and her own dedication fueling her success. Despite the sport’s obscurity in her region, Takshvi’s relentless practice…
ITANAGAR: Heavy monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc across Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, triggering floods and landslides that damaged roads, bridges and houses, disrupted connectivity across at least 12 districts, and claimed lives, officials said.In Lower Siang district, a massive landslide at Siji blocked the flow of the Siji River near the Likabali checkpost between…
Search operations for MH-370 have been extended by one year to ensure that next of kin get some closure. (Image source: Reuters) Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the transport ministry said on Monday.The Boeing 777 aircraft was carrying…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed for New Delhi after concluding a three-day state visit to Seychelles, during which India and the island nation signed nine agreements, including an extradition treaty, rolled out the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), and announced a Rs 1,250 crore line of credit for priority development projects.Modi, who…
Jaafar Jackson celebrates ‘Michael’ success at the BETS Awards 2026. As Jaafar Jackson’s ‘Michael’ neared USD 1 billion globally, the stars attended the 2026 BET Awards in style to celebrate the film’s success. While Jaafar Jackson took the stage with his co-star Nia Long, the duo celebrated the historical achievements the biopic made and thanked…
Walk into most kitchens today and butter is one of the first things to go into the refrigerator. Leave it outside for too long, and it quickly turns soft, loses its freshness or spoils. But in a quiet town in Tamil Nadu, people have been making butter for generations that challenges this modern assumption. There…
Under-construction retaining wall collapses near Amer JAIPUR: At least three people died and several were feared trapped after an under-construction retaining wall collapsed near the Amer area on the outskirts of Jaipur on Monday, triggering a major rescue operation.Emergency teams rushed to the spot amid fears that several labourers may be trapped under the debris,…
