Mohammed Shami and his estranged wife Hasin Jahan NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been cleared by the Alipore Court in a cheque bounce case filed by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. The case was related to a Rs 1 lakh cheque that Jahan claimed had bounced after being deposited in a bank.The matter…
Aloe vera likes bright, indirect sunlight. For this, it is often advisable to use a south- or west-facing window, which works well. It can handle some direct sun, but too much harsh light may stress and wilt the leaves if exposed for a long duration with proper hydration. If the plant looks pale, it may…
CBSE’s new three-language framework places students at the crossroads of choice, compulsion and India’s unresolved language politics. A circular arrived in mid-May. With a quiet administrative confidence that is the hallmark of a policy that believes it is on the right side of history, the Central Board of Secondary Education informed schools across the country…
US stocks moved higher on Wednesday and edged toward their first gain in four sessions as easing pressure in the bond market and stronger-than-expected corporate earnings supported investor sentiment.The S&P 500 rose 0.3 per cent in early trade, moving closer to the record high reached last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 62 points,…
Have you ever looked at an image and noticed that what you see first feels almost automatic—like your mind didn’t even have time to “think” about it? That’s exactly what happens with this optical illusion featuring either two faces or a candlestick, depending on how your eyes and brain interpret the lines.More than a visual…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday announced a $5 billion USD/INR buy-sell swap auction scheduled for May 26 as part of efforts to inject long-term liquidity into the banking system, PTI reported. The move also comes at a time when the rupee has weakened sharply against the US dollar amid continued global uncertainties….
Brendon McCullum (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England pacer Darren Gough has questioned why Brendon McCullum continues as England head coach after the team’s disappointing Ashes defeat in Australia. England lost the 2025/26 Ashes series 4-1, but both McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have kept their positions ahead of the upcoming home series against New…
IIT Kanpur director Manindra Agrawal has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honours. The recognition places him among an elite group of scientists whose work has shaped modern knowledge, including figures such as Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein. Agrawal received the honour for his pioneering contributions…
As students across India grapple with board pressure and competitive exams, Shiv Nadar School student Kashika Dhingra’s journey offers a refreshing perspective on success. After scoring 97.2% in the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 examinations, she speaks candidly about burnout, balancing extracurricular activities and why emotional well-being matters as much as academic preparation….
India’s automobile market continued to post strong numbers in FY2025-26, with total vehicle sales across segments touching nearly 2.83 crore units during the financial year. According to the latest SIAM data, this means India bought close to 54 vehicles every minute on average throughout FY26. Here’s a quick look at the detailed stats.Two-wheelers remained the…