Retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose to 3.93% in May 2026 from 3.48% in April, according to data released by the government on Friday.Food inflation also increased during the month, with the Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI)-based inflation rate rising to 4.78% from 4.20% in April, the government data showed.The CPI…
NEW DELHI: A satellite-based study covering 25 years of data across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Himalayan region, and North-East India has found that overall particulate matter (PM) pollution increased by more than 20% in a single decade (during 2010–2019 compared to the 2000–2009 baseline) with Bihar and West Bengal being the worst-affected zones. It also…
NEW DELHI: An unusual scene unfolded during the fourth match of the Tri-Nation A Series in Dambulla on Monday when Sri Lanka A’s scoreboard already showed 10/0 before their openers had even taken guard and before the first ball of the chase was bowled.India A, powered by half-centuries from Suryansh Shedge and Vipraj Nigam, posted…
Jewish proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Some proverbs explain themselves immediately. Then some make a person stop and think. This Jewish saying belongs to the second kind.“It is better to be the tail of the lion than the head of the fox.”At first, it sounds backwards. Most people would rather be…
Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Known for his unique blend of satire, humour, science fiction and social commentary, Vonnegut authored several acclaimed novels, including Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle and Breakfast of Champions. His writing often explored the complexities of human nature, the absurdities of modern society and…
Elon Musk’s mother, Maye, reveals his immense wealth stems not from a desire for riches, but from a mission to “save the planet” and explore other worlds. This ambition, she explains, necessitated the billions. Close associates echo this sentiment, noting Musk’s focus on humanity’s future over personal gain, even leading him to forgo possessions. Elon…
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…
Love has inspired poetry, fuelled wars, launched lifelong partnerships and broken countless hearts. It can feel overwhelming, irrational and impossible to explain. Yet some of the most important clues about why humans fall in love did not emerge from studies of couples, philosophers or poets. Instead, they came from a small brown rodent scurrying through…
Share a win with a one-upper, and they’ll immediately hit you with a bigger, better version of their own.If you ran a 5k, they just finished a marathon; if you had a rough day, theirs was an absolute disaster.Instead of celebrating your milestones, they instantly snatch the spotlight back to feed their own ego, leaving…
African proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Not every proverb is meant to sound solemn or wise at first hearing. Some survive because they make people smile before they make them think. This African saying belongs to that category.“It is difficult for two long-nosed lovers to kiss.”The image is amusing. Two people…