PUNE: India’s summer heatwaves – the humid, suffocating kind that impact more than dry heat – are not just getting more frequent, but also more intense through a now-identified specific atmospheric chain reaction. A Jan 2026 study by scientists from IMD and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune, published in the Journal of the…
As the Middle East crisis escalates, concerns have grown over a possible rise in petrol and diesel prices. However, despite a sharp increase in global crude oil prices, fuel rates in major Indian cities have remained unchanged. Consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as retail petrol and diesel prices in the country are not…
Middle East travel crisis: UAE activates emergency air routes for 48 flights an hour amid Iran-US-Israel war In a decisive move to stabilise regional aviation amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates has opened “safe air corridors” allowing airlines to operate up to 48 flights per hour, according to Economy…
CUET PG exam day guidelines The postgraduate admission season for central and participating universities is set to begin as the Common University Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (CUET PG) 2026 starts on Thursday, March 6, 2026. Conducted by the National Testing Agency, the nationwide examination will run until March 27 in computer-based mode at designated…
The ‘Harry Potter’ reunion we didn’t know we needed happened backstage at Daniel Radcliffe‘s show. Tom Felton, who played the role of Draco Malfoy opposite Radcliffe’s Harry Potter, turned up to support his former co-star, who returned to Broadway for his latest stage production ‘Every Brilliant Thing’. Tom Felton reunites with Daniel Radcliffe Felton, took…
Picture this: You’re in your 20s, powering through endless work nights on just five hours of sleep, hunched over a laptop on your bed, fueled by instant noodles because deadlines don’t care about dinner. A twinge in your back? Shake it off—it’ll pass. Who needs a trainer when YouTube workouts feel free and easy? It…
Anticipate a day filled with spiritual reflection and joyful family moments, as laughter echoes around you. Heartfelt expressions of love deepen relationships, while new partnerships in business ignite fresh opportunities. Your career is on an upward trajectory, paving the way for achievement. Finances are on solid ground, creating peace of mind for the future. The…
File photo: Nishant Kumar NEW DELHI: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar is a rare regional heavyweight who has been vocal in his disdain of dynastic politics and made it a point to keep his family members, including his only son Nishant, out of any limelight. As politics would have it, Nishant is now being seen by…
Gold prices showed mixed movement in futures trade on Thursday, while retail bullion rates across major Indian cities witnessed a mild correction amid recent volatility in global markets.As of 14:59, gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) remained largely steady across contracts. The April 2026 contract was trading at Rs 1,61,600 per 10 grams,…
India’s Sanju Samson (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Sanju Samson delivered a sensational performance in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi final against England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, producing one of the finest knocks by an Indian batter in a knockout match of the tournament.The right hander smashed a brilliant 89 off just 42 balls,…
