People often use the words meteor and meteorite interchangeably, usually when describing a bright streak of light crossing the night sky. The distinction is simple, though the objects involved are often the same piece of cosmic debris at different stages of its journey. Every day, Earth encounters material left behind by comets, broken asteroids and…
Manika Batra (Image credit: PTI) MUMBAI: India’s most recognisable table tennis player, Manika Batra, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Asian Games after failing to meet the selection criteria laid down by the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).In Manika’s absence, India’s women’s team will be led by Sreeja Akula and…
Net direct tax collections rose 14.64% to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore as of June 17 in the current financial year, driven by robust advance tax payments from companies and higher securities transaction tax (STT) collections, according to government data released on Thursday, as reported PTI.The growth keeps the Centre on track to meet its…
The reality: “Emotions naturally fluctuate, and that’s normal.” Chasing non-stop romantic euphoria is an absolute recipe for heartbreak. That initial, stomach-flipping spark of a brand-new relationship is highly addictive, but it is biologically unsustainable. Eventually, it naturally settles into a deeper, much quieter, and more stable kind of partnership. If you freak out the second…
Ali Fazal, who is currently receiving praise for his performance in Raakh, has shared his thoughts on producer Aamir Khan‘s upcoming wedding with girlfriend Gauri Spratt. Ali will next be seen in Batwara 1947, which is being produced by Aamir Khan.In a recent interview with NDTV, Ali was asked whether he would be attending Aamir…
In Taare Zameen Par, there is a well-known song sequence that captures the world of the “ideal” student — disciplined, focused, always moving towards success with structure and routine. That image fits perfectly with Yohaan Nandkishore Awasthi, Ishaan’s elder brother in the film — the bright, organised, high-achieving child who stands in contrast to Ishaan’s…
Wilhelm Wundt (Image: Wikipedia) Most people use words like trust, honour, fairness, and respect without thinking too much about what they actually look like in physical form. In daily life, these ideas guide decisions constantly. People stay in jobs because they feel respected. They continue friendships because they trust someone’s intentions. They leave situations when…
NEW DELHI: One of the most recognisable faces of DR Congo football was missing from the stands when the African nation held Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening World Cup match on Wednesday.Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, could not attend the match in Houston because he is currently…
Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth outlook. Accenture’s shares tumbled more than 14% on Thursday after the IT consulting giant flagged the impact of the Iran war on its business, cut its annual growth…
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking (Image Credit: Wikipedia) Few individuals have inspired the world quite like Stephen Hawking. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to cosmology and theoretical physics, Hawking demonstrated that intellectual curiosity and determination can overcome even the most difficult circumstances. He was a symbol of brilliance, resilience and the human will…