In a hands-on classroom in rural Virginia, students are doing far more than learning how engines work. At Louisa County High School in Mineral, teenagers in the automotive technology programme spend their days repairing donated vehicles that would otherwise be scrapped. Once restored to safe, road-ready condition, these cars are given away to single mothers…
Today, a weight is lifted and you’ll be able to feel it in your lungs. The Moon is your ruler. It has a peaceful angle with Jupiter which means that worries lose their grip. Troubles won’t go away with a magic touch and your brain stops repeating them in a loop.You’ll have fun with friends…
Quote of the day by Benjamin Franklin (Image source: Wikipedia) Little things that matter make up human relationships. People from different cultures and times have tried to figure out how people should treat each other in everyday life. Benjamin Franklin’s quote of the day, “The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to…
The journey to space rarely follows a predictable route, and for Anil Menon, it has unfolded across hospitals, disaster zones, military operations, and advanced space programmes. As NASA astronaut Anil Menon prepares for his first mission to the International Space Station in 2026, his story is drawing growing attention. It is not built on a…
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are preparing for an unusual global spotlight this weekend. Two underwater world record attempts are planned at Swaraj Dweep, also known as Havelock Island. One involves a massive Indian flag being unfurled beneath the sea. The other focuses on forming a human stack underwater, reaching a notable height. The events…
May 2026 bank holidays: May 2026 brings a packed holiday calendar for banks, with several state-specific closures to affect branch operations across India. While banks will not shut nationwide on every listed date, customers may need to track local holidays before planning cheque deposits, document work, cash transactions or in-person banking visits.Apart from weekly offs…
China has transformed vertical transportation with the unveiling of the world’s longest outdoor escalator. Stretching an impressive 905 meters, this engineering marvel resides in Wushan County, Chongqing Municipality. Shaped like a dragon, it helps visitors ascend what would be an 80-story climb in just 20 minutes. This innovation replaces what used to be a tiring…
The JEE Advanced 2026 registration window is nearing closure, requiring eligible JEE Main qualifiers to complete applications before the deadline. The exam, to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee on May 17, will follow strict eligibility norms, with admit cards scheduled for release on May 11 and fee payment allowed until May…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and KL Rahul (Agency Image) Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul has heaped praise on Rajasthan Royals’ teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling his rise a sign of how T20 cricket is rapidly evolving with fearless young talent. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘Superstars’, Rahul reflected on the impact Sooryavanshi has already made at just 15 years of…
Step outside into 45-47°C heat and it is not just uncomfortable. It is immediate and overwhelming. The sun beats down relentlessly as the air feels heavy and unbearably still, hitting your face like a wave from an open furnace and clinging to the skin even as you step into shade. Within minutes, the body begins…
Summer heatwaves often feel intolerable, not only to human beings but also to our furry friends. Since they can’t sweat through the skin like us, they pant to cool off, but panting isn’t always enough. With furry family members counting on us, it’s heart-wrenching to think of them suffering from scorching temperatures, burnt paws, or…
Cricket Canada has ushered in a new era, appointing Monty Desai as the head coach of the men’s national team, with the board calling it a “pivotal moment” for the country’s cricketing future.Desai, a seasoned coach with over two decades of international experience, brings with him a proven track record in Associate cricket. One of…
