His mother replaced strictness with activities, conversations and time together For one IIT Bombay graduate, his mother’s biggest parenting achievement did not come when he eventually made it to the prestigious institute. He says it happened much earlier, when she realised that the way she was trying to teach him was not working.In a video…
In 2015, millions of black plastic balls rolled across the surface of a reservoir in Los Angeles, creating an image that quickly travelled far beyond California. The 96 million shade balls were placed on the water during a severe drought, with a practical purpose: reducing evaporation while also helping protect drinking water from sunlight-related chemical…
Case relates to Daiichi Sankyo’s efforts to enforce its arbitral award against the erstwhile promoters of Fortis Healthcare (file photo) In another twist to the protracted battle against Fortis Healthcare and Japan’s Daiichi Sankyo, the former has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court against a recent Delhi high court order requiring a forensic audit…
Telugu actor Sampoornesh Babu, known for his work in spoof comedies, is set to explore a completely different side of his acting with Nani’s upcoming film ‘The Paradise’. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film features Sampoornesh in the role of Biryani, Nani’s best friend.Speaking about his experience working on the film, Sampoornesh revealed that he…
Researchers at the University of Florida are deploying high-tech rabbit decoys across the Everglades, designed to mimic the signals Burmese pythons associate with prey. The fake rabbits can produce movement, scent, vibrations, and heat, all cues that pythons use while hunting for food. The goal is simple, lure the invasive snakes out of hiding so…
Viral Bangladesh street food video sparks reactions Some street food combinations are familiar, while others make people stop scrolling for a second. A food video from Bangladesh has caught online attention for showing a version of jhalmuri that differs significantly from the usual preparation. Shared on Instagram by a food blogger, the clip has crossed…
IPS officer Sanjukta Parashar, widely known as the Iron Lady of Assam, has made history by becoming the first woman Inspector General to head the Central Reserve Police Force‘s elite Commando Battalion for Resolute Action, better known as CoBRA. The appointment order was passed by CRPF headquarters on September 10, 2026, and Parashar has since…
On September 17, 2026, past experiences regarding confidence may resurface for many individuals. Old insecurities and disappointments might reappear, prompting a re-evaluation of personal responses. This astrological event encourages recognizing how past hurts influence present actions and choices. Aries energy shifts focus to personal identity and the power of present decisions. Acknowledging past wounds allows…
Beijing has repeatedly opposed unilateral sanctions and has continued economic ties with countries targeted by US sanctions, including Iran. China on Thursday rejected US efforts to pressure countries buying Russian oil and gas, saying its normal trade with other countries should not be subject to interference or coercion by third parties.The response came after the…
Steve Smith (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Steve Smith admitted that memories of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal still return to him at times, but the Australia batter is not worried about facing a hostile reception when he returns to South Africa for a Test series.Smith was one of the central figures in the controversy during…
Representative Image of African Wild Dogs (Image Credit: Canva) Three African wild dog brothers have turned an already extraordinary journey into a record-breaking one, travelling 4,126 kilometres across Zambia after leaving their pack in search of new territory. The three males departed from the Mayukuyuku Pack in Kafue National Park in July 2025 and were…
The biggest impact is likely to be on employees whose PF wages fall between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 per month. For many employees, provident fund (PF) is a deduction they notice on their salary slip every month but rarely think about until they change jobs, need funds for an emergency or start planning for…
