The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture,…
FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its business end, with all 16 teams confirmed for the Round of 16 following a dramatic Round of 32 that saw heavyweights like Germany and the Netherlands crash out. Defending champions Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde,…
HPSOS March 2026 exam results declared HPSOS March 2026 results: The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has announced that the results of the Himachal Pradesh State Open School (HPSOS) examinations held in March 2026 have been declared on May 25, 2026, Board Chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma said. He confirmed that the declaration covers…
Please select responses for all the questions and submit again. 1.Which team will win the IPL? 2.Which team will be the runners-up? 3.Who is the most promising talent of IPL 2026? 4.Do you think too much technology is disrupting the game’s momentum? 5.Do you think IPL has become too batting friendly and should become more…
Michelangelo believed sculptures existed within marble blocks before carving began. He removed excess material to reveal the complete form already present. This concept offers a life lesson about discovering one’s true self. Modern life’s noise often obscures our inner strengths and values. Clearing distractions allows our authentic shape to emerge and be seen. Michelangelo has…
Top stocks to buy for the week starting August 10, 2026. Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Wealth Management Research Desk has identified Happy Forgings and Siemens Energy as the top stocks to buy for the week starting August 10, 2026. Let’s take a look: Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) Happy Forgings 1895 2095…
It’s an unpleasant experience for parents to see their toddlers hit them or others. Such behavior is hurtful, sometimes embarrassing, and for many parents, concerning. Parents start questioning themselves: “Why is my child being aggressive? Am I doing something wrong?” The truth is, toddlers being aggressive is far more common, and almost always, there are…
Court life in 17th-century France under royal authority. Imagine a world where the most powerful people in the country are quietly terrified of their dinner plates. Where a wealthy nobleman dies suddenly and nobody quite believes it was natural causes. Where the woman who sells perfume on the corner might also be selling something far…
Ajit Agarkar and Rishabh Pant (ANI Photo) MUMBAI: This is perhaps the toughest phase of Rishabh Pant’s international career. On Tuesday, his recent setbacks acquired an official colour. From being removed from the Test vice-captaincy to giving way to the in-form Ishan Kishan in ODIs, little seems to be going right for the 28-year-old Pant.Once…
Today may appear to be your best day ever, yet it comes with its own challenges. People will respect and recognize you while on the other hand you may feel uncertain of the next steps you need to take. That’s Saturn for you, giving results, then asking you to grow up again.Business people get more…
India head coach Craig Fulton BENGALURU: Being the coach of an Indian hockey team at the moment is hardly an enviable job. With the FIH World Cup followed immediately by the Asian Games, Craig Fulton’s side has a packed calendar to negotiate. Add to that the controversy over the change in the team’s jersey colour,…
Benjamin Franklin (Image: Wikipedia) Two people can spend a lifetime accumulating whatever they consider valuable and end up with completely different kinds of wealth to show for it. One collects money, property, and possessions, each one clearly priced, each one able to be counted. The other spends that same effort building something that resists being…
