The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH)-Delhi, has extended the application deadline for its Master of Public Health (Health Science & Technology) programme. Candidates can now apply till 21 June 2026, for the academic session beginning July 2026.The two-year full-time postgraduate programme is offered through…
A glance at the evening sky this month reveals an unusual amount of activity packed into a relatively short stretch of time. Bright planets are gathering low in the west after sunset, the moon is moving through several eye-catching encounters, and the June solstice is approaching. For anyone who enjoys stepping outside after dark, the…
NEW DELHI: Cricket fans are used to seeing the famous ‘Snicko’ technology helping umpires determine whether a batter has edged the ball. But on Monday, a similar piece of technology made an appearance during a FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Sweden and Tunisia at the Stadio Monterrey.While Sweden’s dominant 5-1 victory grabbed headlines, it…
The rupee rose against the US dollar for a second straight session on Monday, helped by a sharp decline in crude oil prices after a preliminary US-Iran agreement to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Reuters reported.The currency also extended gains seen after the Reserve Bank of India’s June 5 measures to…
Maruti Suzuki has announced the prices of the WagonR Flex Fuel in India, making it the country’s first mass-market passenger vehicle capable of running on higher ethanol blends. The hatchback has been priced at Rs 7.24 lakh, ex-showroom, and was recently showcased in production-ready form before its price announcement.Based on the top-spec WagonR ZXi+ variant,…
China has taken one of the toughest approaches to children’s digital use. Authorities introduced restrictions on screen time, gaming hours and online content for minors. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has also asked technology firms to enforce a stringent Minor Mode. When the Feature is on, these operating systems and apps automatically enforce daily…
Rainn Wilson says ‘The Office’ is politically incorrect and that it would not bode well with today’s audience. Rainn Wilson, who is best known for leading one of the most beloved sitcoms, The Office’, recently weighed in on the themes of the show. During one of his latest appearances, the actor admitted that he believes…
The Maharashtra CET Cell has announced the MHT CET 2026 PCM results for engineering aspirants, enabling candidates to access their scorecards online. The results include percentile scores and key exam details required for admissions. With this declaration, the focus now shifts to the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), which will guide engineering seat allotment across participating…
Quote of the day by Richard P. Feynman One of the more unusual qualities of Richard Feynman was that he did not seem particularly interested in being the smartest person in the room.That may sound odd for a physicist who won the Nobel Prize and became one of the most recognisable scientific figures of the…
India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is set to return to competitive action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19, marking his first appearance of the 2026 athletics season.The official entry list for the prestigious one-day meet has confirmed Chopra’s participation. The Indian star…