With a brilliant mix of comedy and chess, Samay Raina has carved out a prominent niche in India’s digital entertainment landscape. Since winning ‘Comicstaan,’ his financial success has been remarkable, with estimates of his net worth sitting between USD 16.5 and 23.1 million, and annual revenues reaching about USD 4.1 million. Samay Raina turned his…
China has banned civil aviation from a large airspace off Shanghai for 40 days without specifying a reason, according to a notice to aviators (NOTAM) published by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The restriction will remain in force until May 6. The notice announcing the same was posted online on March 27 at 1150 GMT…
The Little Albert experiment studied whether human fear responses could be learned through classical conditioning/ Image: Screengrab Youtube At a time when psychology was trying to establish itself as a rigorous science, researchers were increasingly drawn to experiments that could demonstrate clear, observable laws of behaviour. One of the most influential ideas came from Ivan…
India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance (Photo by BFI) NEW DELHI: India’s women’s boxing team delivered a standout performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing at the top of the medal table with 10 medals, including four golds. It was a dominant showing, with every member of the squad returning home with…
US inflation rose in line with expectations in February, with further upside risks emerging from the Iran war, a trend that could delay interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, Reuters reported.The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index –the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge– increased 0.4% in February after a 0.3% rise in January, data from…
US launches FY2026 school grants with focus on jobs, literacy The United States Departments of Education and Labor have jointly unveiled the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 grant competitions for two key K-12 programmes—the Teacher and School Leader Incentive (TSL) and the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL)—signalling a significant policy shift toward aligning education with workforce…
Amidst all the success and box office numbers, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ has found itself in trouble, as Trimurti Films filed a legal case against Aditya Dhar’s production house “Rang De Lal (Oye Oye). The Delhi High Court heard this copyright dispute on Thursday and has ordered for a mediation. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said that the…
Israeli ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Thursday expressed distrust in Pakistan, calling it a country that “sponsors terrorism” ahead of the US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad.“We don’t trust Pakistan as it sponsors terrorism; relying on our American friends to address situation,” he said.Pakistan is set to host crucial in-person talks between the United States…
The Church of England is set to issue a formal apology for its role in historical forced adoptions, where thousands of babies were taken from unmarried mothers in the decades following World War II. The church operated around 100 mother and baby homes across England, where unmarried pregnant women were sent to give birth in…
Laura Cardoso (Photo from @lalavillass/Instagram) NEW DELHI: Brazil’s Laura Cardoso, aged 21, made history with an extraordinary bowling performance, becoming the first player in men’s or women’s T20I cricket to take nine wickets in a single innings. Playing against Lesotho, she produced a stunning spell of 9/4 in just three overs, completely dismantling the opposition…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (l) and Abhishek Sharma, Tavis Head Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are turning into one of the most destructive and fastest-scoring opening pairs in the IPL. Their explosive opening stands for the Rajasthan Royals have already lit up IPL 2026.The duo have been in sensational touch this season and have fired…
NCET city intimation slip 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam city intimation slips for the National Common Entrance Test (NCET) 2026. The examination, which serves as the gateway to the 4-year Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP), is scheduled to be conducted on April 17, 2026. The exam city slip is not…
Former Bollywood actor Somy Ali has alleged that she was sidelined by the Hindi film industry after she spoke publicly about being in an abusive relationship with a powerful actor. Though she did not name him outright, Somy was previously in a long-term relationship with Salman Khan and had earlier also posted about it on…
Army Chief at Ran Samwad 2026 in Bengaluru BENGALURU: Lessons from Operation Sindoor, particularly the battle against disinformation, are now shaping how the Indian Army prepares for future wars, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi said on Thursday, framing them as central to the shift towards multi-domain operations (MDO).Speaking at Ran Samvad 2026 in…
People thought the images were AI, but RSPCA confirmed they were real and from UK rescue. More than 250 poodle-cross dogs were discovered at a property in the UK earlier this year in conditions so overcrowded that many people online believed images of the scene were fake.The RSPCA has now clarified that the photos are…
Iran rejects ceasefire: Iran rejected Donald Trump’s proposal, citing pre-negotiation violations and asserting its right to uranium enrichment. Turnout strong across states: As of 5 pm, voter turnout stands at 84.42% in Assam, 75.01% in Kerala, and 86.92% in Puducherry, indicating strong participation in the Assembly elections. Congress quits Baramati: The Congress exited the race…
Equity benchmark indices closed lower on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling 931 points after the previous session’s sharp rally, as renewed tensions in West Asia dented ceasefire-led optimism.The truce appeared at risk after Iran again shut the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, while rising crude prices, weak global cues and continued foreign…
There’s just something about a cold night, a pitch-black room, and the right horror movie that sticks with you. Lately, with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, watching scary movies feels different. You don’t have to wait for a midnight TV airing or pay for a theater ticket anymore. Now, the worst nightmares and the most…
Hanging a wet towel in front of a fan or window offers a simple, science-based cooling method. Evaporation draws heat from the air, providing a slight temperature reduction. Image Credit: Google Gemini There will be some days when the weather is too hot to turn on the air conditioner, but the AC needs to be…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sharply criticised the Mamta Banerjee-led TMC government, alleging that it had “turned making crude bombs into a cottage industry”.Addressing an election rally in West Bengal’s Birbhum, the Prime Minister said that TMC had normalised violence in the state and promised strict action if the BJP came to…
