Quote of the day by Robert A. Heinlein: “Everything is theoretically impossible, until…” – why the word “impossible” has such a poor track record |

Robert A. Heinlein (Image: Wikipedia) History is full of confident predictions that turned out to be spectacularly wrong. Flight was impossible, right up until two bicycle makers got a machine off the ground. Reaching the moon was a fantasy, right up until a man stepped onto it. The science fiction writer Robert A. Heinlein captured…

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Who was Chanchal Bharti? NEET aspirant, 19, dies by suicide after re-exam; police recover handwritten note

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide in Jalaun district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Tuesday. The deceased, Chanchal Bharti, was a resident of Chaupariya Kanchanpura village.According to her family, Chanchal had been upset since appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) retake on June 21. Police said she was under stress following…

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Madonna says years of dancing left her with ‘no cartilage’ in her knee: ‘Up until a year ago, I was jumping on trampolines’ |

​Madonna revealed that years of performing in high heels and intense training have left her with severe knee damage and no cartilage in one knee.image credit: (Madonna Instagram) Madonna has admitted that her iconic high-heeled career has caused her physical problems. The 67-year-old icon recently discussed her fitness regimen and the adjustments she’s been forced…

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India’s growth story needs a regional reset

India is building cities at speed—but planning them in isolation. That mismatch is quietly becoming one of the biggest constraints on the country’s growth story. For decades, urban policy has treated cities as standalone units—each with its own master plan, infrastructure pipeline, and governance structure. But the economy has moved on, unmindful of city boundaries,…

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Meet the six women who made history by winning the ‘Green Oscars’ for environmental activism |

Image: Goldman Environmental Foundation For more than three decades, the Goldman Environmental Prize has honoured ordinary people taking extraordinary action to protect the planet. Often referred to as the “Green Oscar” or the “Green Nobel”, the award recognises grassroots environmental leaders whose campaigns have changed laws, protected ecosystems and defended vulnerable communities. In 2026, the…

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