Sir William Osler (Image: Wikipedia) History is full of people who thought of something brilliant first and got none of the credit for it. Someone else came along later, explained the idea more clearly, pushed it harder, and won the fame. It feels unfair, and in a way it is. But it is also how…
For decades, flying has been associated with speed, comfort and class while trains have been seen as the slower alternative. But do you know what modern transport psychology says? When it comes to the overall travel experience, it is so much more than reaching a destination quickly. Increasingly, researchers are finding that the way we…
India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe with a 35-run win in the third and final T20I in Harare on Sunday, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 81 and a disciplined bowling effort led by Mayank Yadav.The series victory also marked a turnaround for India after losing their previous two T20I series against England (0-4) and…
Remember refusing to wear a sweater on a winter morning because you thought you knew better? Or complaining about the food your mother cooked, only to discover there was no alternative waiting for you? For many Indians, childhood was filled with small moments like these. The lesson rarely came through long lectures. Instead, it arrived…
School dropout rates decline significantly in UDISE+ 2025-26 as secondary enrolment and teacher numbers reach new milestones NEW DELHI: The student dropout rate in schools witnessed a sharp and consistent decline across critical learning stages, according to the USIDE 2025-26 report released by the Ministry of Education, even as the student retention rate declined marginally…
National Vanilla Ice Cream Day National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is celebrated every year on July 23 and marks the most favourite day for ice cream enthusiasts who get an opportunity to indulge in this yummy frozen delight. While flavours like chocolate, strawberry, and many more innovative ones tend to attract a lot of attention,…
Quote of the day by Marie Curie (AI-generated image) Marie Curie is widely quoted as saying, “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.” It remains one of her most repeated lines, often shared as a reminder to spend less time on gossip and comparison and more time on genuine learning. Curie said…
University of Delhi has announced 1,370 undergraduate seats under the extra-curricular activities (ECA) quota for the 2026-27 academic session, even as registrations under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS-UG) are already in progress.According to the university’s ECA seat matrix, admissions will be offered across 14 categories. Theatre has one of the highest numbers of seats…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…
Jannik Sinner of Italy (AP/PTI) Jannik Sinner produced a commanding performance to defeat seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and book his place in the Wimbledon men’s singles final. The world No. 1 avenged his Australian Open semifinal loss to Djokovic and showed he has fully recovered from the disappointment of his French…