Kolkata: Bengal presents a starkly divided picture of development, showcasing strides in farming and public health while displaying a collapse in environmental management and infrastructure, a study revealed.The study report titled ‘State of India’s Environment 2026: In Figures’ , released by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), ranked all 28 states and eight Union Territories…
Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, a yearly astronomical event known as aphelion. At around 152.1 million kilometres from the Sun, the planet will be about 5 million kilometres farther away than it is in early January. Yet, despite this greater distance, the Northern Hemisphere will remain firmly in…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited online applications for 244 vacancies under its ISRO Centralised Recruitment Board (ICRB). The recruitment drive is being conducted for the posts of Assistant, Junior Personal Assistant (JPA), Upper Division Clerk (UDC) and Stenographer at various ISRO centres, Department of Space (DOS) units and autonomous bodies.The online application…
The Arunachal Pradesh Staff Selection Board (APSSB) has announced the admit card release date for the Stenography Proficiency Test under the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2026.Candidates who have registered for the test will be able to download their admit cards from June 22, 2026, through the official website, apssb.nic.in. The download facility will remain…
Representational photo of Voyager When NASA launched Voyager 1 in September 1977, it was expected to explore the outer planets before continuing its journey into deep space. Nearly 49 years later, the spacecraft is still continues to send information back to Earth from about 25 billion kilometres away, making it the most distant human-made object…
The stock market is heading into a crucial week, with investors focused on the start of the June-quarter earnings season, trends in crude oil prices and global developments for fresh cues. IT major TCS will be the first to report its June-quarter results on July 9, with its earnings and management commentary expected to be…
Welcome to our Gold Rate Today live blog, where we bring you the latest updates on gold and silver prices from India and global markets throughout the day. Gold is trading cautiously after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran reignited inflation concerns and increased expectations that the US Federal Reserve could keep…
Image: Instagram/@alysaxliu When Alysa Liu stood on the Olympic podium, the world saw a champion figure skater, a comeback story, and a young athlete who had returned to the sport on her own terms. But away from the medals and headlines, another part of her story quietly began resonating with families around the world.Alysa Liu…
Spotting an octopus underwater isn’t always easy. Keeping your eyes on one thing is even harder. Within seconds, it can change the colour of its skin to match rocks, coral, or sand. But that’s only part of the illusion. It can also change the texture of its skin, creating bumps, ridges, or smooth patches that…
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet has cleared fresh investment commitment of Rs 30,000 crore towards new funds being set up by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) as it seeks to leverage the additional resources to raise money from other investors. NIIF intends to set up a second infrastructure focused fund and will also support…