FIFA World Cup trophy (Photo by Getty Images) NEW DELHI: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered its business end, with all 16 teams confirmed for the Round of 16 following a dramatic Round of 32 that saw heavyweights like Germany and the Netherlands crash out. Defending champions Argentina survived a scare against Cape Verde,…
It is common to have a few leftover chapatis after a meal. They are usually wrapped, placed in the refrigerator, and quietly forgotten sometimes. By the following day, those soft rotis feel dry and slightly firm. Many people assume they are no longer worth eating and throw them away without a second thought. But stale…
Not on a movie set. Not at some big, flashy Bollywood party. Their story actually kicked off in London at an awards event where both of them were being recognised – Parineeti for her work in films, and Raghav for his work in public service. Now here’s the funny part – it wasn’t even some…
IAS officer Pari Bishnoi shares the mindset UPSC aspirants need to succeed For UPSC aspirants, the pressure can begin well before they enter the examination hall. The constant talk around competition, preparation, and success can make candidates question whether they are doing enough. An IAS officer has now shared a perspective that puts the focus…
The spotlight falls on your public life today. Seniors, superiors, or those in charge will be more inclined to support you and will make your day more secure. Jupiter is a blessing to your reputation while the Moon is focused on work and the visible outcomes. If you’ve been sincere, it shows now.There is also…
Deep in the jungles of central Vietnam, hidden behind dense forest and roaring underground rivers, lies a cave so enormous that a Boeing 747 could fly through its largest chamber without touching a wall. Son Doong, officially the world’s largest known cave passage, stretches 5.6 miles in length and rises as high as 65 stories…
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday called for aligning standards, customs procedures and business practices between India and African nations to accelerate bilateral trade and deepen economic partnerships, PTI reported.Addressing a curtain raiser event for the upcoming India-Africa Business Dialogue (IABD) and Exhibition, Goyal said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), valued…
Neeraj Chopra, Tharanga Pathirage and Arshad Nadeem Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, along with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, qualified for the men’s javelin throw final after finishing among the top 12 in the qualification round at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday.Chopra, who won the Commonwealth Games title in 2018, finished fifth with…
NEW DELHI: Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday tendered his resignation from the council of ministers amid the ongoing protests over the NEET paper leak.In a letter addressed to his “young friends,” Pradhan said that he has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, considering the situation that has developed at Jantar Mantar…
New Delhi: A total of 26 candidates secured a perfect 100 NTA score in JEE (Main) 2026, even as 2,50,182 candidates qualified for JEE (Advanced), the gateway to the IITs. The number of perfect scorers has risen from 24 last year, underlining intensifying competition at the top end. Among the 26 perfect scorers, one candidate…
Mahesh Navami is going to fall on Navami tithi (ninth day of the bright fortnight) of Shukla Paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. This time, it will take place on June 23, 2026. The festival is dedicated to worship Lord Shiva and people worship Mahesh (Mahadev) form of Lord Shiva. The day is observed with…
A California-based startup, JetZero, is all set to move closer to a real-world test of a ‘manta ray’ aircraft that could change the future of the airline industry forever. According to the startup, its planned Z4 will carry about 250 passengers, fly roughly 5,750 miles and use 30% to 50% less fuel than the aircraft…
