Football fever extended beyond the stadium as Kerala, Meghalaya and Manipur declared a holiday for educational institutions on Monday ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina. The move allowed students to watch the late-night match without worrying about attending school the next morning, while also celebrating the sport’s popularity. As…
The sea anemone Nematostella vectensis. In the enlarged section, the nematosomes—which are key to the immune system of these invertebrates—are highlighted. (Credit: HHU/Nida Kaya) A simple sea anemone (a small plant with white, red, blue or purple flowers that are shaped like cups and have dark centres) can distinguish helpful bacteria from harmful invaders despite…
NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi shared an emotional message after Argentina’s 0-1 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday. While admitting that the loss was painful, the 39-year-old said he was proud of what Argentina had achieved during their title defence.Spain ended Argentina’s hopes…
MUMBAI: Building for startups as employees can come with their own competitive advantage—young ventures being set up by such tech professionals are finding favour with venture capital (VC) investors who are infusing funds into their companies even though the broader flow of investments continues to be selective.VCs are betting on experience here. The number of…
Peacocks are often admired for their dazzling feathers and graceful appearance, but there is much more to these iconic birds than their colourful displays. Found across forests, farmlands, and even city parks in many parts of the world, peafowl have evolved some surprising traits that help them survive in the wild.From their unusual family life…
Best K-dramas to watch on date night(Image Credit: Instagram) The right K-drama on date night does not just fill the silence; it creates the kind of atmosphere where two people lean a little closer, laugh at the same moments, and end up talking long after the episode ends. Here are eight of the newest and…
AI-generated representational image Sometimes, the biggest career moves don’t begin with a promotion. They begin with the courage to walk away. Just a few months ago, 26-year-old Zoe De La Paz was working as a drafter at an engineering construction company in Chicago. Today, she spends her days repairing uniforms in Yellowstone National Park, surrounded…
Albert Einstein (Image: Wikipedia) Some people move through the world treating almost everything as ordinary. Others notice something remarkable in the same ordinary details. A line widely credited to Albert Einstein names that exact split. “There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as…
President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Spain’s Lamine Yamal at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) United States President Donald Trump reportedly delivered the same congratulatory message to every Spain and Argentina player…
MUMBAI: An arm of NSE, the largest stock exchange in India by turnover, has launched an index constituting stocks of companies from among Nifty 500 companies that do not intentionally harm animals while carrying out their regular business. Named Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index, the gauge is aligned with principles of non-violence, the exchange said through…