The Centre is considering a unified national entrance examination for engineering and medical admissions, a proposal that could eventually replace separate tests such as the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) according to media reports.The proposal was discussed before a parliamentary standing committee on Thursday, where senior officials informed…
NEW DELHI: The tradition of exit polls is not new to election seasons, and once again it came into sharp focus this time when five legislative assemblies went to the polls in April, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry. Based on surveys, sampling and field assessments, pollsters attempted…
Devotees of Lord Shiva consider Sawan to be a sacred period. It is the time of Somwar vrat, Jalabhishek, Shivling puja, mantra chanting and temple going. Before Sawan ends, many devotees take short spiritual journeys, especially to renowned Shiva temples and Jyotirlingas.When choosing the temple for your Sawan 2026 visit, keep these factors in mind:…
KOLKATA/NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress lurched towards its biggest rupture in 28 years Monday after rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar claimed support of 20 MPs and wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition as a separate parliamentary bloc that would back BJP-led NDA.If the numbers hold, rebels would clear the two-thirds threshold needed to…
West Bengal signs MoU with Centre to implement PM-SHRI Schools scheme After years of resistance under the Trinamool Congress government, West Bengal has finally signed up for the Centre’s PM SHRI schools scheme following the BJP’s victory in the state.The earlier Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government had refused to join the scheme, arguing that education was…
Bodie is often known as America’s most famous ghost town. It used to be a thriving gold-mining settlement in California’s Sierra Nevada and in the late 1870s, the town was home to over 10,000 residents. It’s hard to believe but once it was a happy town brimming with hotels, churches and schools. But as soon…
Rahul Gandhi and Nirmala Sitharaman (R) NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday mounted a strong defence of the Modi government’s record while taking aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of “undermining” India’s achievements in an attempt to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Centre.Addressing BJP workers at the Viksit Bharat…
For many Italian families, dinner is rarely just about eating. It is where stories are shared, disagreements are settled, jokes are told, and children quietly learn how to listen, wait, and belong. In Italy, this tradition has a name that captures its essence: conviviality, the joy of sharing a meal together. Interestingly, child psychologists say…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar, left, celebrates the wicket of Delhi Capitals’ Tristan Stubbs, right, during the IPL match between DC and RCB in Delhi, Monday, April 27, 2026. (AP) Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel had few answers after his team suffered two heavy defeats in less than 48 hours in IPL 2026.After failing to…
Kyle Jamieson punished after send-off to Vaibhav Kyle Jamieson, representing the Delhi Capitals, has been handed a demerit point and an official warning for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during Match No. 43 against the Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.The New Zealand fast bowler was found guilty of a Level 1 offence under…
Snakes are scary slithering creatures, and spotting one often sends chills down a person’s spine, but some of these reptiles are also admired for their beautiful colours and unusual patterns. Grey snakes have a unique beauty that quietly stands out in the wild. Their soft silver, ash, or smoky tones help them blend perfectly into…
If you thought only booking private jets and yachts were possible, you need to read this. Because you can actually book an entire train for your group travel! Thanks to Indian Railways own version of luxury group travel which has been around for years but not many are well aware of this service. Through the…
