A bird in hand is worth more than a hundred flying around Imagine being offered $1,000 today or a chance to win $10,000 next month. Many people would be tempted by the larger reward. Yet history, economics and human experience suggest there is wisdom in choosing the certainty of what you already have.That idea lies…
SRS 2024: 3.5% of people were “widowed, divorced or separated”, with 5.5% women and 1.6% men NEW DELHI: Data from the latest Sample Registration System Statistical Report brings into focus that in 2024, 3.5% people were either ‘widowed, divorced or separated’ and that more women figured in this category with the difference in percentage notably…
Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon of South Africa celebrate victory (Getty Images) Marizanne Kapp produced a match-winning all-round performance as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in their Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash on Sunday.Kapp starred with both bat and ball, first returning figures of 2/27 before unleashing an unbeaten 81 off…
The Re-NEET UG 2026 examination has been conducted successfully across thousands of centres in India and abroad. With the test now over, candidates are eagerly awaiting the release of answer keys to estimate their scores and assess their admission prospects. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted the re-NEET exam on June 21, 2026. The…
CBSE declared over 87% reval results amid requests by students The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday announced the release of the first phase of Class 12 verification and re-evaluation results, declaring outcomes for more than 87 per cent of applications received from students seeking a review of their board exam marks, amid…
How China is using maritime tactics and propaganda to squeeze Taiwan China is increasingly relying on “hybrid warfare” and other grey-zone tactics to intensify pressure on Taiwan, moving away from direct military confrontation and instead using coast guard deployments, research vessels and legal claims to advance its objectives, a senior Taiwanese security official has said.According…
Quote of the day by Rosalind Franklin (Image source: Britannica) Many people think of science as something distant and a little intimidating. A world of labs, equations and experts that has nothing to do with ordinary life. Rosalind Franklin, one of the most important scientists of the twentieth century, firmly disagreed. To her, science was…
Kieron Pollard surpasses Chris Gayle’s T20 record (Image Credit: Sportzpics) Kieron Pollard etched his name deeper into cricket folklore by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket history, surpassing fellow West Indies legend Chris Gayle during a remarkable innings for MI New York in the 2026 Major League Cricket season.The former West Indies captain achieved…
Teenage boy discovers mom’s dead body in grisly murder scene A teenage boy made a horrifying discovery when he found his mother dead with her throat slit inside their Brooklyn home.Maria Santos Flores, 36, was found with a deep cut to her neck at her residence on 85th Street near 4th Avenue in Bay Ridge.Her…
The Karnataka Examinations Authority has started the first round of UGCET 2026 counselling, allowing eligible candidates to fill their course and college preferences. With option entry open until June 30 and seat allotment scheduled for July, students must carefully review the seat matrix, fee details and counselling guidelines before finalising their choices. The Karnataka Examinations…
India’s digital connectivity industry is expected to remain a major growth engine, but companies operating in the sector will have to navigate intensifying competition, evolving regulations, cybersecurity threats and rapid technological change, India’s digital connectivity industry is expected to remain a major growth engine, but companies operating in the sector will have to navigate intensifying…
US President Donald Trump threatens Iran to ‘hit harder’ US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran “harder”, accusing Tehran of causing trouble in Lebanon through “high-paid proxies.” Indicating the US strikes in Iran last week, he said Iran could face similar but stronger attacks. The message comes as US and Iran delegations meet in…
