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Why only Kohinoor, take our heatwave too Colonial hangover or plain bloody-mindedness. Britain’s heatwave is a global obsession, but no May Day distress call over our mercury normally rising over 40 degrees in the shade (that’s if you can find it). Perversely, I landed in London’s oven just as Mumbai finally felt like the fridge….
Spanish endurance athlete and mountaineer Beatriz Flamini spent 500 days alone inside a cave 230 feet beneath the Earth’s surface without sunlight, clocks or direct human contact, all in the name of science. The unprecedented experiment was designed to understand how prolonged isolation affects the human brain, body and perception of time. Cut off from…
NEW DELHI: NEET UG results will be declared by July 20, a senior official at the National Testing Agency told news agency ANI on Thursday.While the official did not provide an exact detail but confirmed that the agency is working on a war footing to release the results soon. He, however, assured that the academic…
The RBI’s revised NBFC rules have effectively blocked Tata Sons’ bid to exit regulatory oversight by expanding the definition of public funds and tightening overseas investment norms, leaving a mandatory public listing as its most likely option. MUMBAI: An update to RBI’s master directions as of July 1, 2026 has tightened rules for non-banking financial…
Launching a ballistic missile from a submarine is among the most complex and dangerous operations in naval warfare. If a missile’s powerful rocket engine were to ignite inside the launch tube, the extreme heat and pressure could severely damage or even destroy the submarine carrying it.To eliminate this risk, the world’s leading naval powers, including…
The EPF Scheme, 2026 replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. (AI image) For millions of salaried employees in India, the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) remains one of the most important financial safety nets. It helps build retirement savings, provides support during emergencies and serves as a long-term social security benefit that continues throughout an…
Yashasvi Jaiswal at the New York New Jersey Stadium NEW DELHI: Amid the rising football fever during the ongoing FIFA season, India cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal was spotted enjoying the France vs Sweden Round of 32 match at the New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford.The Instagram reel was captioned “Bucket List”, highlighting the cricketer’s…
England’s Harry Kane (9) celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal against Congo in Atlanta. (AP/PTI Photo) England captain Harry Kane reignited the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race with a sensational late brace against Congo DR, moving level with Erling Haaland in second place and closing the gap on joint leaders Lionel Messi…
Mount Everest is widely recognised as Earth’s highest mountain, standing as the ultimate symbol of altitude and exploration. According to NASA, beyond our planet lies a volcanic giant that dwarfs every mountain on Earth. Olympus Mons, an enormous shield volcano on Mars, rises to a height of around 27 kilometres, nearly three times taller than…
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has made the 2026 LDC and Junior Assistant admit cards available online for candidates appearing in the July 5 recruitment examination. Applicants can download their hall tickets through the recruitment portal or SSO platform using their login details. They are advised to verify all information and resolve any discrepancies before…
