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Indian women’s team after winning the Asian Games gold medal. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s continental dominance in women’s cricket remained unchallenged as the side delivered the country’s first gold medal of the ongoing Asian Games, while the men’s badminton team produced a stunning performance against Japan to assure itself of a podium finish on…
Scientists have built a 3D-printed robotic rattlesnake and used it to study how animals respond to the snake’s distinctive warning display. Researchers at El Paso Zoo tested the robot on 38 species, comparing reactions when the model was silent with responses when its rattle was activated. The study found that animals showed stronger fear responses…
Rani Mukerji‘s mother Krishna Mukerji, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75. The actress shared a close bond with her mother, who often spoke about Rani’s career and achievements, including her National Award win for ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’.Last year, during Durga Puja, Krishna had spoken about Rani’s National Award and expressed…
An unusual education initiative in Kodaikanal’s Kombai-Perungadu tribal settlement is changing how children and families think about schooling. Instead of beginning with textbooks, teachers first arrived with nail cutters, hygiene lessons and conversations with parents. The initiative, called “School on Wheels”, was started in 2024 by My School Satya Surabhi to reach children who had…
Five schoolgirls from Kent, aged between 14 and 15, have built a robot with five-metre folding arms to help fight wildfires. Their work has earned them the chance to represent Great Britain at an international robotics competition in South Korea. The team from The Folkestone School for Girls, known as Team Meglabyte, designed the robot…
As the Autumn Equinox arrives, it brings a spirit of harmony and fresh starts. Numerology’s number five emphasizes the importance of flexibility and embracing change. Each individual can seek direction from their birth number to navigate this transformative time. By fostering adaptability and mindful choices, this celestial event paves the way for personal evolution and…
Preeti announced that she had resigned from her job and was planning to return to India An Indian-origin woman has decided to leave her high-paying job at Deloitte in Canada and return to India after six years, saying her ageing parents and her own health are behind the decision.Preeti Bisnik, who worked as a senior…
A price board at a petrol station in Paris, France (Picture credit: Reuters) Diesel prices have surged to record levels in Europe and the United States as wars in Iran and Ukraine disrupt supplies from major producers and damage refineries, leaving limited options to prevent further gains.European diesel futures closed at an all-time high last…
Trump-Xi summit puts tariffs, AI, rare earths and Taiwan in focus Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington on September 23 for a three-day state visit. When US President Donald Trump welcomes Xi to the White House, the two leaders will have plenty to talk about: tariffs, artificial intelligence, rare earths, Taiwan and Iran.India will…
India survived a scare against Japan on Tuesday, edging the hosts by two runs in a rain-hit one-off T20 International that was reduced to five overs per side at the Sano International Cricket Stadium.Japan needed six runs from the last four balls while chasing India’s 32 for 4. But the match took another turn when…
