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Representative image: AI generated LONDON: Climate change experts urged the UK to set maximum temperature rules for workplaces and adapt hospitals and schools to a warming planet in a report published Wednesday.The report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which advises the government on adapting to global warming, said Britain should set “measurable” targets to…

CBSE acknowledges technical glitches in Class XII answer sheet application portal NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Tuesday acknowledged technical problems affecting its online application portal for obtaining scanned copies of Class 12 answer books.In an official circular issued on May 20, 2026, the board informed stakeholders that the online application…

A video of actor Govinda apparently pacifying a paparazzo after a scuffle with his security guard went viral on Tuesday, with many believing he had personally apologised to the photographer. Now, the actor’s manager, Shashi Sinha, has pushed back on that narrative, saying Govinda had nothing to apologise for and that the security team was…

The term ‘water manifestation’ is now a popular wellness trend for people who want to grow in positivity, emotional healing and mental clarity. The theory behind this practice is that words and intentions have energy and it consists of speaking affirmations to the water before you drink it. Followers say this conscious act helps to…

Diabetes Monitoring (File photo) HYDERABAD: Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus have developed a miniature plug-and-play sensor capable of simultaneously monitoring insulin and dopamine levels in real time, marking a significant step forward in diabetes management and personalised healthcare.The innovation comes amid growing concerns over diabetes, with India reporting more than 101 million confirmed cases,…

Kangana Ranaut’s viral marriage advice, sparked by a dowry death case, urges women to prioritize independence before tying the knot. Her message, ‘No one is coming to save you,’ resonates deeply, highlighting societal pressures and the need for self-reliance. The discussion underscores evolving relationship expectations and the importance of emotional security over traditional milestones. Kangana…

Science is a dream that takes more than just your time to become a reality. From years of learning the basics to years of figuring out something that no one knows, it takes endless grit and sheer belief to pursue this dream. In India, many are born with a curiosity for science, but some have…

Yáng Shuāng-zǐ’s “Taiwan Travelogue” has won the 2026 International Booker Prize, marking the first Mandarin Chinese novel to receive the award. The book, a fictional travel memoir set in 1930s Taiwan, explores a complex romance and postcolonial themes. Author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King are the first Taiwanese and Taiwanese-American winners of the prestigious…

A former beauty pageant winner, Twisha Sharma, was found dead at her marital home in Bhopal, exactly one year after her engagement. NOIDA: For Navnidhi Sharma, May 12 will forever remain the date that changed his family’s life twice, once with hope, and then with unimaginable grief. Exactly a year after meeting Bhopal-based lawyer Samarth…

Gold prices fell by more than 1% on a firmer US dollar and as persistent inflation fears kept interest rate hike expectations and US treasury yields high. Spot gold was down 1.4% at $4,504 per ounce. Prices fell to their lowest level since March 30 earlier in the session. US gold futures for June delivery…