In 1916, German chemists searching for a wartime substitute for soap stumbled upon something far more useful, a synthetic cleaning agent that worked even in hard water. World War I had cut off the animal fats and vegetable oils that soapmakers relied on, forcing scientists to experiment with petroleum-derived chemicals instead. The result was an…
Honda Cars India has released the first official teaser of the updated Honda City ahead of its India launch on May 22, 2026. The teaser image shows the sedan covered under a cover, with only the slim LED DRLs visible. The updated City is expected to receive cosmetic revisions, feature additions and cabin updates while…
Sourav Ganguly (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has approached the police after receiving several threatening letters over the past few months, including one that allegedly threatened to kill him and his wife, Dona Ganguly, news agency PTI reported.Ganguly, who is currently the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB),…
The Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) has declared the results of the Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test can now check and download their rank cards by visiting the official website, astu.ac.in.The Assam CEE is conducted for admission to Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programmes offered by engineering…
Think of August as a garden path after a shower. Some patches are slippery, yet the way ahead remains open. As August begins, you will earn name and fame in your social life. You may become more influential and it is for sure that in the opening days itself the news of your promotion and…
When most people hear the word philanthropy, they picture the very wealthy writing enormous cheques. It can feel like something reserved for billionaires, far removed from ordinary life. Oprah Winfrey, who has given away vast sums herself, offers a much more down to earth way in. Anyone interested in charity or giving, she says, should…
Sunrisers Hyderabad come into this match with confidence after having beaten Rajasthan Royals earlier in the season. That win on April 13 is still part of the narrative around this fixture. SRH had dominated that game across departments and will now look to repeat a similar performance, even in an away setting at Jaipur. SRH…
A birthday is usually measured in balloons, cakes and gifts. But one little boy reminded the internet that it can also be measured in kindness. Three-year-old Davi marked his special day in a way that was both simple and unforgettable: by sharing breakfast with the garbage collectors who work on his street. The gesture was…
Benchmark equity indices rallied sharply on Wednesday as a steep fall in crude oil prices and optimism around a possible US-Iran agreement boosted investor sentiment, PTI reported.The 30-share BSE Sensex surged 940.73 points, or 1.22 per cent, to close at 77,958.52. During the session, it climbed as much as 1,004.99 points to hit an intraday…
The week opens on a lighter note, Gemini, and you’ll feel it almost at once. A pressure that has been sitting on your chest begins to lift, especially around work and family responsibilities. If the past few days felt like walking through sticky heat, this week starts with a cooler breeze. Working conditions improve early,…
Inclusive English learning programme aims to improve education and workplace access for Deaf learners. (AI Image) NEW DELHI: A new English learning initiative tailored for Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners seeks to address longstanding barriers to literacy, education and employment by introducing accessible, visual-first teaching methods supported by Indian Sign Language (ISL). The programme…
Cape Verde’s Sidny Lopes Cabral (13) reacts to a loss during the World Cup round of 32 football match between Argentina and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo/Agencies) Argentina survived one of the biggest scares of the FIFA World Cup to beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time on Friday and book a place…
