Divya Deshmukh stuns world champion, Magnus Carlsen loses his game (Photo by Michal Walusza/Norway Chess) NEW DELHI: On her debut at Norway Chess on Monday, Divya Deshmukh made it clear she was eager to leave her mark. Somewhere in the middle of holding women’s world chess champion Ju Wenjun to a draw in her classical…
Plastic has a habit of staying around long after its useful life has ended. Some materials can be collected and recycled with relative ease, while others prove far more stubborn. Polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC, sits firmly in the latter category. Used in products ranging from pipes and electrical cables to flooring and medical…
Sanjiv Goenka wins hert with humble gesture (Image: X/Screengrab) Sanjiv Goenka won praise on social media for his humble gesture after Lucknow Super Giants’s victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday.Lucknow Super Giants defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by nine runs via the DLS method in a rain-hit IPL 2026 thriller at the Ekana Stadium, keeping…
A school science project has turned into an award-winning innovation for 17-year-old Edward Kang, a student from New Jersey who developed an artificial intelligence tool capable of screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by analysing retinal images. Called RetinaMind, the experimental AI examines photographs of the back of the eye to…
Students looking to build a career in healthcare and allied medical sciences now have more options at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU). The university has introduced seven new paramedical and healthcare programmes for the 2026 academic session and has started the online admission process for the same.The newly launched courses focus on areas that…
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor across the country. Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej, which is celebrated by Hindus and Jains. Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated on Tritiya tithi of Shukla Pakha in the month of Vaishakha. On this sacred day,…
India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 6.6 per cent in 2027, according to a United Nations report, indicating the country’s continued position as a key driver of growth in the Asia-Pacific region.The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), in its latest Economic…
Suhas starrer ‘Hey Balwanth’, a directorial debut by Gopi Atchara, is set for its digital premiere on ZEE5 on March 31st. The film, lauded for its blend of comedy and emotion, delves into a son’s discovery of his father’s unconventional family business. ‘Hey Balwanth’ hit theatres on February 20 and received positive reviews from audiences….
Cities in the Netherlands are experimenting with a greener approach to urban surfaces by using grass-filled permeable paving blocks in places where conventional sealed concrete or asphalt might otherwise be used. These specially designed blocks contain open spaces where grass can grow, while gaps in the surface allow rainwater to pass through rather than immediately…
The Gujarat Board Class 10 (SSC) result for 2026 has been declared with an overall pass percentage of 83.86%, showing a stable and slightly improved performance compared to last year. This continues a broader recovery trend that began after the post-pandemic years, when results had seen noticeable fluctuations. In 2022, the pass percentage stood at…