Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh a nearly 20-year-old photograph (IANS Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the final day of his Australia trip, where he highlighted the strong sporting ties between the two countries.During the visit, Modi…
Few natural experiences are as universally loved as the earthy scent that rises after the first drops of rain hit dry ground. Petrichor, what most people describe as the smell of fresh rain, but the rain itself has almost no scent. Instead, what your nose detects is a remarkable chemical called geosmin, produced by soil-dwelling…
BJP questions Rahul Gandhi’s absence from rallies NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the cancellation of his scheduled student outreach programmes, alleging he was “vacationing abroad” and accusing him of exploiting students for political purposes.BJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha questioned Gandhi’s whereabouts, claiming he had been absent from public…
Petroleum ministry clarifies ethanol programme amid debate NEW DELHI: Petroleum and natural gas ministry on Friday said that E20 petrol is currently costlier to produce than pure petrol at prevailing global crude oil prices, but maintained that the ethanol blending programme has helped protect Indian consumers from volatile international oil prices while improving the country’s…
BRISTOL, ENGLAND – JULY 09: Captains Shreyas Iyer of India and Harry Brook of England shake hands . (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) England captain Harry Brook has set his sights on finishing the T20I series against India in style, with a series whitewash and the No. 1 spot in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings…
Meet the UPSC aspirant who failed Prelims three times, Mains once, took a year-long break—and returned with AIR 199 For every UPSC success story that makes headlines, there are years of unseen struggles behind the final result. Multiple failures, self-doubt, changing strategies and starting over are often part of the journey. IAS officer Tripti Kalhan’s…
Before you stop your child from playing in the mud, here’s what a pediatrician wants every parent to know Every parent wants their child to maintain distance from mud. “Come and wash your hands now!” These warnings come from a place of concern- after all, who wouldn’t want to protect their child from germs? Some…
Shani Vakra begins on Monday, 27th July 2026 at 01:25 AM. Saturn will retrograde for 138 days, after which it enters the progressive phase on Friday, December 11, 2026. In Vedic astrology, Saturn represents karma, discipline, hard work, delay, justice, responsibility, career, pressure, patience and long-term results. Retrograde motion amplifies Saturn’s energy. It does not…
Rajpal Yadav has been in the midst of a legal trouble since the last few months. After he got bail and was released from Tihar jail in Rs 9 crore debt case, the actor was given time to repay the loan but he continued to violate the orders of the court. For those not in…
India’s new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has come under increasing scrutiny after suffering defeats in his first two series in charge. Appointed skipper ahead of the tours of Ireland and England, Iyer is still searching for his first victory as captain, with India’s back-to-back series losses raising questions over his tactics and on-field decision-making.Former India…
