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Caption: Illustration showing the new porous material switching between magnetic states when exposed to light, heat or pressure, with a visible colour change. | Credit: IISc BENGALURU: IISc scientists have developed a new class of “smart” materials that can change their magnetic properties when exposed to light, heat or pressure, a breakthrough that could help…
Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Ltd on Monday approved their proposed merger. Under the approved scheme, REC shareholders will receive 88 equity shares of PFC for every 100 equity shares of REC held. The boards of state-run Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Ltd on Monday approved their proposed merger, paving the way for…
The transformation of Uttar Pradesh over the past nine years has been driven not only by state-level economic growth but also by the emergence of districts as self-sustaining growth centres. Through ODOP, infrastructure expansion, MSME promotion, tourism development, industrial investment, and digital governance, districts have become the foundation of the state’s economic strategy.While comprehensive district-wise…
Concerns over the country’s fiscal outlook intensified after crude oil prices surged amid the conflict in the Middle East. (AI image) US-Iran war impact: India is well positioned to absorb a fiscal deficit that may be more than the current projections this year without putting its investment-grade sovereign rating at risk, according to Moody’s Ratings,…
Brendon Mccullum & Ben Stokes (Photo AP) England head coach Brendon McCullum paid tribute to Ben Stokes after the England captain announced his retirement from Test cricket, praising his immense contribution to the game and the unforgettable performances he produced throughout his international career.The 35-year-old all-rounder caught the cricketing world by surprise with his announcement,…
Ireland’s Jai Moondra (center), celebrates with team-mates after bowling out India’s Sanju Samson during the first T20I test match at Stormont, Belfast, Northern Ireland. (AP) NEW DELHI: For a week before the two-match T20I series against India, Jai Moondra spent hours chalking out plans to counter the teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Before the series, the…
When Viral Sharma reached the UPSC Civil Services interview, he came close to achieving his dream. But he missed the final selection list. A similar disappointment followed when he reached the UPPCS interview but could not make the final list. For many aspirants, such setbacks could have ended the journey. Viral chose a different path….
Picture Credit: Instagram Kannada actor and filmmaker Sharmiela Mandre has entered a new phase of her life as she got engaged to producer Sudhan Sundaram. The couple’s engagement ceremony was held in a private event in Bengaluru on June 25. Sharmiela Mandre and Sudhan Sundaram begins a new journey The couple shared pictures from their…
A productive day starts with planning. In order to be productive, you shouldn’t immediately start answering emails or surfing the Internet. Instead, you should take several minutes to prioritise the three or four main things you want to do. Prioritising necessary work prevents you from being distracted by other small activities. According to numerous productivity…
America, one of the most economically strong nations of the planet, is also well-known for its biodiversity. Particularly, it’s the national parks which are a total of 63 in number. Exploring all the national parks in itself is a journey that many visiting or living in the country take on.While many adults have set a…
