In the hills of Himachal Pradesh, wine takes on a very different meaning. Rather than vineyards filled with classic wine grapes, districts like Solan, Shimla, Mandi and Palampur have built a quieter wine culture around apples, plums, peaches, apricots and cherries. The cooler Himalayan climate and orchard economy have helped create what is now one…
Representative image (Pic credit: ICC) The International Cricket Council has announced an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, marking the third consecutive edition of the tournament to feature only women officials.The marquee tournament, scheduled to begin in England and Wales from June 12, will see 14 umpires and…
London Spirit have unveiled a striking new blue kit for the upcoming edition of The Hundred, with the franchise incorporating the iconic “egg and bacon” colours associated with the historic Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) into the design as a tribute to Lord’s heritage.The famous yellow-and-red striped pattern has long been linked to MCC members, whose…
As per current official data, India is home to 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which is a prestigious number globally. From the forts of Rajasthan to the ancient caves of Ajanta and Ellora and Agra’s very famous Taj Mahal, the list is too good. But beyond the famous sites lies another India, which is dotted…
A video of students defending the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) new On-Screen Marking (OSM) system have sparked another round of controversy online, with social media users questioning why toppers from an earlier batch were appearing in promotional-style clips. The video featured students from Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Imphal speaking positively about the newly…
Let’s be real: usually, it’s not one massive, catastrophic screw-up that tanks our progress. It’s the tiny, sneaky habits we repeat daily without even thinking. The worst part? Society actually loves some of these. We praise burnout, glorify perfectionism, and act like being constantly available is a virtue. But underneath the hype, these patterns just…
British Council opens Reading Challenge 2026 registrations for young readers in Delhi NEW DELHI: British Council has announced the launch of Reading Challenge 2026, a four-week reading programme for children aged between 5 and 12 years at the British Council Library in Delhi. The initiative will run from June 1 to June 28 and is…
The ability to make good decisions builds confidence, independence, and emotional intelligence. Children who are encouraged to make age-appropriate choices often grow into adults who can think critically, solve problems calmly and handle pressure more effectively.However, decision-making isn’t taught through a single big lesson. It is built slowly through everyday moments and proper guidance. Here…
Kurmanchal Bank Clerk exam scheduled for June 7; admit cards released for 60 Uttarakhand vacancies Kurmanchal Nagar Sahkari Bank Limited has announced the exam date for the Assistant Grade-II Clerk/Cashier recruitment examination. The online written examination will be conducted on June 7, 2026, for 60 vacancies across branches in Uttarakhand. The examination process will be…
Pat Cummins (R) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: For nearly half of IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad looked far from a championship contender. They won just one of their first four league matches and appeared headed for another inconsistent campaign.But what followed was one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the season.SRH transformed into…