KANPUR: A candidate who was denied admission to BTech in cyber security at IIT Kanpur claimed to have hacked the institute’s website seeking a “fair chance”, which he managed to get.“The site is hacked, and all I need is a fair chance,” the candidate said in a message posted on a social media platform. He…
Virgo, the week begins with authority figures looking at you kindly. That’s not a small thing. Early in the week, your efforts receive support from seniors or established people, and this helps you stand a little taller. If you’ve been waiting for approval, a better work setup, or a chance to speak with someone influential,…
New Delhi: Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing the earlier code. The new standards will serve more as guidelines, with this being done following directives from Deregulation Cell under Cabinet Secretariat.TOI has learnt that one of the main reasons for replacing NBC with NBCS was…
The Death Card Energy in Tarot today can sound scary, but it doesn’t always mean physical death. Most often, the Death card signifies an ending, a letting go, a transformation, and a rebirth. It is symbolic of the end of one stage of life and the beginning of another.If the Scorpio Moon amplifies this energy,…
‘When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion’ A spider’s web is one of nature’s most fragile creations. A careless swipe of a hand can destroy it in seconds. A lion, on the other hand, is the very image of power—muscular, fearless, and dominant. Yet an old Ethiopian proverb dares to imagine the…
Hockey India (HI) president Dilip Tirkey on Tuesday called for an emergency Executive Board meeting following several cases of sexual harassment, misconduct, ethical violations and disciplinary failures against coaches and officials within the organisation.“These incidents are seriously harming the reputation of HI, Indian hockey, our sponsors and Hockey India League franchises,” the president wrote in…
Donald Trump, left, and Kevin Warsh US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would be disappointed if his nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, does not cut interest rates right away after taking office if confirmed by the Senate. Trump, during an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” also said “we have to find…
Switching from capturing carbon to utilising it is a pivotal paradigm shift in the fight against climate change. Recently, scientists introduced a new catalytic system that can turn atmospheric carbon dioxide and hydrogen into high-quality liquid fuel, producing up to 110 pounds each day. This isn’t just another lab experiment; it’s proof that synthetic fuels…
IT stocks crash (AI image) Globally technology sector stocks are leading stock market rallies. In India, the picture is the opposite. The Nifty IT index has dropped around 23% since the start of the year, sharply underperforming the broader market decline of around 10%. In fact, IT has been the worst-performing major sector in the…
In Vedic Astrology, a severe phase is when there is a major retrograde movement of Shani or Saturn. Saturn represents karma, discipline, delay, duty, patience, hard work, justice, and life lessons. Saturn retrograde has more intense and internal consequences. Saturn goes retrograde on July 29, 2026, in the sign of Pisces.This is a time for…
Representational AI image Government jobs continue to draw lakhs of applicants across India. To secure a government job, it is important for candidates to regularly track official recruitment notifications.Several notifications have already been released with application deadlines extending into May. Candidates can apply for these exams by checking the links below, which include key details…
Eid-ul-Adha is more than just a festival marked by prayers, family gatherings, and meals shared. For many, it is also about reaching out – sending a message to relatives living abroad, wishing friends from different backgrounds well, or simply posting a thoughtful greeting online.And while “Eid Mubarak” remains the most widely used greeting, people across…
