NEW DELHI: A satellite-based study covering 25 years of data across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Himalayan region, and North-East India has found that overall particulate matter (PM) pollution increased by more than 20% in a single decade (during 2010–2019 compared to the 2000–2009 baseline) with Bihar and West Bengal being the worst-affected zones. It also…
There is a strange pressure attached to changing one’s life. It often arrives with a new year, a birthday, or after watching someone else seem to have everything figured out. Suddenly, transformation feels urgent – wake up earlier, become fitter, earn more, heal faster, be more productive. But real change rarely arrives dramatically. More often,…
HPSOS March 2026 exam results declared HPSOS March 2026 results: The Himachal Pradesh School Education Board (HPBOSE), Dharamshala, has announced that the results of the Himachal Pradesh State Open School (HPSOS) examinations held in March 2026 have been declared on May 25, 2026, Board Chairman Dr Rajesh Sharma said. He confirmed that the declaration covers…
Rajat Patidar (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The winner of Qualifier 1 – be it defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Gujarat Titans – will directly book a place in the IPL 2026 final. The summit clash will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. During the pre-Qualifier 1 press conference, RCB captain…
As one of the world’s most recognizable public figures, privacy was clearly an important factor in the design of Xanadu 2.0. Gates reportedly acquired neighboring plots over time to create natural buffers using trees, lawns, and private driveways that shield the estate from public view. At the same time, several architectural reports describe parts of…
Mother Parveen Rani and son Tushar Kumar become mayors in UK as Indian-origin family makes history (Photo courtesy: LinkedIn) When Sunil Dahiya packed up his life in Rohtak and flew to the UK with his wife Parveen and two young sons in 2013, there was no grand plan. “We had not come with any specific…
Stephen Hawking was one of the world’s most brilliant scientists and inspirational thinkers. Born in 1942 in England, Hawking became famous for his groundbreaking work in physics, cosmology, and the study of black holes. Despite being diagnosed at a young age with a rare motor neuron disease often associated with ALS which gradually affected his…
Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the biggest clash of the Indian Premier League 2026 playoffs as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Tuesday. The winner will seal a direct berth in the final,…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar said opener Phil Salt is fit ahead of their IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 clash against Gujarat Titans in Dharamshala on Tuesday, but added that the team management is yet to decide whether he will be part of the playing XI.Salt had missed the latter part of…
Shetphal, a village in Maharashtra, is known as India’s Snake Village due to its unique coexistence with cobras. Residents have integrated snakes into their daily lives, providing them with special resting places in their homes. This practice stems from religious beliefs and a long-standing tradition of respecting these reptiles. India is a multifaceted land that…