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CHENNAI: When Chennai Super Kings shelled out a staggering ?14.2 crore each for fresh faces Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma at last Dec’s IPL mini auction, it turned heads. The two even became the joint-most-expensive uncapped Indian players ever signed at an IPL auction.For a franchise known for the ‘dad’s army’ tag and stability, there’s…
Scientists discovered a 46-million-year-old mosquito fossil in Montana. This ancient insect was perfectly preserved in shale, not amber. Its abdomen held its last meal, confirmed by chemical tests. Image Credits: Hemoglobin-derived porphyrins preserved in a Middle Eocene blood-engorged mosquito study by PNAS Fig 1 For decades, the notion of a prehistoric mosquito entombed in a…
UPSSSC PET result 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced the results of the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Forest Guard, Wildlife Guard, and Enforcement Constable posts. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check their qualifying status through the official website, upsssc.gov.in. The commission has published the result in…
Directed by Savin SA, ‘Vaazha 2’ marked his debut in filmmaking and it gained attention for its relatable story and also for it’s stunning performances and music‘Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros’ is now set for its digital debut. The film hit the big screens on April 2 this year. ‘Vaazha 2’ streaming platform…
Prince William and Kate just introduced the world to their latest family member. Meet Otto, an English cocker spaniel who turned one year old on May 1st. The couple shared the news on social media with a simple, heartwarming caption: “Welcome to the family, Otto! 1 today.“The photo shows a fluffy, adorable pup looking straight…
Elon Musk has responded to a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that highlighted comments by Google CEO Sundar Pichai on the future of data centres. The post, shared by Peter H. Diamandis, executive chairman at XPRIZE, claimed that data centres in space could become “the new normal” within a decade — a view…
Roommates described Chandu as an introvert who rarely spoke about his personal life. VIJAYAWADA: A 26-year-old Indian-origin student from Andhra Pradesh, studying in Chicago, allegedly died by suicide on Thursday, police said.The deceased, identified as Chandu Iraganaboyina from Kurnool district, is suspected to have shot himself. Police are investigating how he was able to procure…
The day has a strong, bright pull for you. You may receive honour and respect in society, or at least a clear sign that people value your reliability and quiet discipline. Still, your mind feels split. The day brings some happiness and some confusion because Saturn makes you question yourself even when things go right….
Commercial LPG price has been hiked before, in fact, during the Hormuz crisis. But yesterday’s increase captures the true extent of supply disruption. A 48% increase – from Rs 2,078.5 to Rs 3,071.5 – is unprecedented. Obviously, there are limits to the cushion govt can provide. When war broke out on Feb 28, many tankers…
A small plane carrying pickleball players crashed into trees near Wimberley late Thursday night, killing all five people on board, authorities said.The aircraft, a Cessna 421C, had departed from Amarillo and was headed to New Braunfels National Airport. The crash happened around 11 pm in Wimberley, about 40 miles southwest of Austin, according to the…
