Microsoft's top executive Yusuf Mehdi is leaving after 35 years; says in memo: I have decided the time is…

Microsoft’s top executive Yusuf Mehdi is leaving after 35 years; says in memo: I have decided the time is…

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s consumer chief marketing officer and one of its longest-serving executives, is leaving the company after 35 years. He announced the decision in an internal memo to staff on Thursday, first reported by Business Insider. Mehdi isn’t walking out the door immediately. He plans to work through the next fiscal year—which at Microsoft…

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The science of the sniff test: Why your towels stay musty and how to break the cycle

The science of the sniff test: Why your towels stay musty and how to break the cycle |

Unpleasant towel odours stem from bacteria surviving washes and spreading between items, with specific species like Moraxella osloensis identified as culprits. Overusing detergent also leaves residues, creating a breeding ground for microbes and potentially irritating skin. There is nothing worse than emerging from a shower after washing yourself clean and reaching for a freshly laundered…

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In 1883, Hawaii introduced mongooses to control rats in sugarcane fields. They soon became a far bigger threat to native wildlife

In 1883, Hawaii introduced mongooses to control rats in sugarcane fields. They soon became a far bigger threat to native wildlife | World News

Back in the late 1800s, Hawaii’s booming sugarcane industry had a serious rat problem. Rats were tearing through the cane fields, cutting into profits, and plantation owners wanted a quick fix. Their answer was to bring in the small Indian mongoose, a fast, sharp-toothed little predator known for hunting rats and snakes back in its…

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Historic India debut! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Sachin Tendulkar's 36-year-old record | IND vs ENG 2nd T20I

Historic India debut! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s 36-year-old record | IND vs ENG 2nd T20I | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Saturday by becoming the youngest player ever to represent India.The 15-year-old received his maiden India cap from Tilak Verma ahead of the second T20I against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in…

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IPL 2026: Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was called 'unprofessional'? Jitesh Sharma reveals truth | Cricket News

IPL 2026: Why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was called ‘unprofessional’? Jitesh Sharma reveals truth | Cricket News

Jitesh Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Agency Image) Royal Challengers Bengaluru wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma has explained the intent behind his comment describing Rajasthan Royals teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as “unprofessional”, a line that had led to discussion on social media. The remark originally came during a chat with AB de Villiers on his YouTube channel, where Jitesh…

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Italy’s electoral rules may change before polls: Why Meloni’s proposal has triggered row

Giorgia Meloni: Italy’s electoral rules may change before polls: Why Meloni’s proposal has triggered row

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pushing ahead with a sweeping overhaul of the country’s electoral system, a move that opposition parties have condemned as an “authoritarian” attempt to tilt next year’s general election in her favour, the Financial Times reported.The proposed legislation, due for parliamentary debate on Friday, would introduce a proportional representation system…

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30 convicted in Genoa bridge collapse after eight years

30 convicted in Genoa bridge collapse after eight years

Visual of collapsed Morandi Bridge in Genoa (Source: Reuters) An Italian court on Thursday convicted the former CEO of Italy’s main highway operator and 29 others in the 2018 Genoa highway bridge collapse that killed 43 people, a disaster that exposed serious lapses in the maintenance of Italian infrastructure.The former chief executive of highway operator…

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India should resist EU, US pressure on data exclusivity in farm-chemicals: GTRI flags

India should resist EU, US pressure on data exclusivity in farm-chemicals: GTRI flags

The European Union and United States are urging India to accept “data exclusivity” provisions in free trade agreements, but a GTRI report has warned otherwise. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has cautioned that such commitments could damage its agrochemical industry, increase dependence on imports and raise costs for farmers. Furthermore, it could also…

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UPESSC BEd registration window 2026 opens at upessc.up.gov.in for over 100 vacancies: Direct link to download here

UPESSC BEd registration window 2026 opens at upessc.up.gov.in for over 100 vacancies: Direct link to download here

UPESSC BEd registrations: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has issued a latest recruitment notice for over 107 Assistant Professor (B.Ed) posts. The application window opened on April 28 and will remain active until May 27, 2026. Candidates will be allowed to make corrections in their submitted forms until May 30. The written…

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