Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy Leo Tolstoy was not merely one of the greatest novelists the world has produced; he was also a man who spent his life wrestling with some of the most difficult questions of human existenc, love, marriage, death, faith, morality, wealth, war, family and the search for meaning. His…
Salman Khan cancels his Mumbai event and flies to Pune following Nana Patekar’s death: ‘Rest in peace, Bhau’ Salman Khan has called off a high-profile Mumbai event following the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar. The event was cancelled on Thursday as a mark of respect for the late star, who died at the age…
In 2010, conservationists began releasing captive-bred wētāpunga after the species survived naturally on one island; 15 years and 11,000 releases later, four generations are established on two islands/Image: Getty Images A giant insect that can grow to nearly 10cm and weigh as much as a mouse is showing signs of recovery after decades of decline.The…
Photo credit: X/@mohunbagansg Mohun Bagan beat arch-rivals East Bengal 1-0 to win the IFA Shield final at Kolkata’s iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, with Bosnian midfielder Samir Zeljkovic scoring the decisive goal just before half-time.At the stroke of half-time, Abdul Sahal Samad sent a lofted ball into the box for Zeljkovic. The…
Vaishnaw said the government had reached a stage where India needed a regulatory framework for AI, but stressed that legislation alone would not be enough. Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said that government is working on bringing AI regulations starting with releasing a Consultation paper next month.The paper will focus on AI safety, harms…
We live in an age where health can sometimes feel like a shopping list. There is a supplement for sleep, another for energy, one for the gut, another for the heart and yet another promising to slow aging. It is tempting to believe that better health is something we can simply buy. But in my…
‘Ranabaali’ trailer out: Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s period drama tells the story of a British-made famine; makers say, ‘A story that deserves to be told right’ The trailer of ‘Ranabaali’, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, was released on Thursday evening. Directed by Rahul Sankrityan, the 3-minute-56-second glimpse follows a village struggling through a…
Burmese python coiled in the grass in the Everglades. Image Credit: Wikipedia Burmese python males in South Florida undergo a marked seasonal change in testosterone as the breeding period approaches, while another hormone linked to stress and energy use follows a less predictable pattern. A study published in General and Comparative Endocrinology tracked testosterone and…
High drama unfolded on Thursday at the send-off ceremony for the Indian contingent headed to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games, with several para-shooters protesting outside the venue and alleging corruption and manipulation in the selection process.The protesters were met by senior Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) officials, including president Devendra Jhajharia, who tried to persuade…
What are the key reforms that have been announced and what do they mean? Let’s take a look: The 57th GST Council meeting saw the announcement of sweeping reforms aimed at ease of doing business, especially for small businesses. The changes recommended by the Council will take effect from April 1, 2027.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…