The wedding ring is one of the most recognisable symbols in many cultures and, it is often worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. The tradition feels so natural today that it can seem like it has always been this way. In fact, the custom has a long and layered history shaped by…
(From left) Tapan Mohanty, Rakesh Patra and Tapeshwarnath Das in Glasgow As the Indian gymnasts begin their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Friday, two young athletes from Puri, Odisha, will be looking to make their mark on one of the biggest stages of their careers.Tapan Mohanty and Tapeshwarnath Das both took up gymnastics at…
NEW DELHI: With the situation in West Asia improving and oil prices falling, govt expects a pick-up in the economy, amid economic indicators pointing to a strong momentum in first quarter.“The economic indicators released by the govt continue to underline resilience of Indian economy despite global uncertainties. Strong GDP growth, expanding manufacturing and services activity,…
The long choked Strait of Hormuz is finally seeing business with supplies from Qatar entering the market for the first time since the war broke out. After being mostly quiet during the conflict, oil flows are picking up again as Gulf countries restart crude exports. This comes as regional activity improves and talks between the…
Shafali Verma (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma continued her red-hot run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, striking a fluent 53 off 34 balls against Bangladesh to not only guide India to a five-wicket win but also cement her place among the country’s most decorated performers in tournament history.With her match-winning…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as Lionel Messi…
Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking (Image Credit: Wikipedia) Few individuals have inspired the world quite like Stephen Hawking. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to cosmology and theoretical physics, Hawking demonstrated that intellectual curiosity and determination can overcome even the most difficult circumstances. He was a symbol of brilliance, resilience and the human will…
ICSSR invites Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 applications for eligible Indian PhD scholars ICSSR Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026: The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is accepting online applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship and Senior Fellowship schemes for the financial year 2026–2027. Registrations for both fellowships opened on June 22, 2026, and will remain open until July…
Some schools are remembered for their results, while others are known for the people who once sat in their classrooms. Across India, a few institutions have built a strong reputation over decades because many of their former students went on to become Prime Ministers, billionaires, CEOs, actors, writers and members of royal families. Here are…
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026 Round 1 final seat allotment result for admission to undergraduate courses today, July 15. Candidates who participated in the first round of the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) counselling can now check their allotment status on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.To access…