After two UPSC interview setbacks, Deepak Baghel secured AIR 602 and continues chasing IAS. (Photo: X Post) Every year, thousands of UPSC aspirants reach the interview stage believing they are just one step away from becoming civil servants. But for many, that final hurdle proves to be the toughest.Deepak Baghel knows that feeling better than…
A nesting olive ridley sea turtle on Playa Pejeperro in Costa Rica with a common remora attached to its shell (Credit: Megan Bullock) A mother sea turtle crawled onto a Costa Rican beach to lay her eggs, carrying an unexpected passenger that refused to let go even after leaving the ocean.Gripping tightly to the turtle’s…
Two solar farms in Minnesota have reportedly helped restore local ecosystems. According to a study by researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, the solar farms have restored native wildflowers and grasses while increasing populations of beneficial insects. The findings add what scientists describe as evidence that solar farms can contribute to habitat restoration and pollinator conservation…
Kenzo or Padamchal , the Himalayan Diamond Have you ever seen a flower that can grow taller than a human? If not, you need to see the incredible Himalayan Diamond that grows at more than 4,000 metres above sea level in the icy terrains of the Himalayas. Guided by icy winds and nourished by freezing…
Italy’s new coach Roberto Mancini pose during a news conference on July 29, 2026, in Rome. (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has apologised for the way he left Italy three years ago after officially returning as head coach of the crisis-hit national team, admitting his departure was “completely my fault” and promising to restore the Azzurri…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 30, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
The Centre has strengthened its anti-paper leak framework through the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, passed by the Lok Sabha. The legislation introduces dedicated fast-track courts, stricter penalties, fixed timelines for investigations and tougher action against organised rackets, aiming to curb examination fraud and reinforce the integrity of public recruitment and…
File photo: JKNC President Farooq Abdullah SRINAGAR: Two days after J&K LG Manoj Sinha hailed hotels in the valley as “stakeholders in peace… even though 90% of 5,000 hotels constructed between 2021 and 2024 flouted regulations”, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the hotels allowed people to create self-employment.“I have seen the time…
There are certain words we use so often that we never stop to question them. Zebra crossing is one of them. Every day, millions of people walk across those bold white stripes without wondering why a road marking is named after an African animal. It’s such a common phrase that it feels completely natural. But…
Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and an aerospace company, once shared his vision for the future of travel and said, “We need to take all heavy industry, all polluting industry, and move it into space. And keep Earth as this beautiful gem of a planet that it is.”…
FIFA charges Argentina stars over World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentina players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the heated aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final,…
The first place people consider when thinking about the source of the oxygen that humans breathe is usually the big rainforest areas like the Amazon. Although forests play a very important role in storing carbon and conserving biodiversity and climate, the oceans provide a greater share of the oxygen in the atmosphere than forests. Almost…
