African proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs do not sound dramatic when you first read them. They do not arrive with grand images or complicated ideas. They simply describe something ordinary and let the meaning unfold slowly. This African proverb, “Once you carry your own water, you will learn the value of every…
India’s manufacturing activity showed a mild recovery in April, with growth in new orders and output improving sequentially, though the pace remained among the slowest in nearly four years, PTI reported.The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 54.7 in April from 53.9 in March, signalling continued expansion but marking the…
Brain-to-Brain communication between humans. Image Credit: PASIEKA/Science Photo Library/Corbis Scientists have demonstrated direct brain-to-brain communication using a system that transmitted information between people without speech, typing or physical gestures. The research led to ‘BrainNet,’ a system that connected three people and allowed them to collaborate on a task using brain signals. Electrical activity was recorded…
A chance discovery by Greek sponge fishermen in 1900 off Antikythera revealed a remarkable ancient astronomical calculator. This “Antikythera Mechanism,” a complex device with intricate gears, predates similar technology by fifteen centuries. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons The Aegean is unpredictable yet beautiful. In the spring of 1900, a group of Greek sponge fishermen sailed…
If many bats are sending out similar sound waves at the same time, their signals can overlap. (National geographic photo) Bats rely on echolocation to move through the dark and hunt insects. They send out high-pitched sound waves that bounce off nearby objects and return as echoes which helps them judge where things are.But when…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wait for an India debut continued during the two-match T20I series against Ireland, where India suffered a surprise 2-0 whitewash under new captain Shreyas Iyer.The teenage batting sensation was widely expected to get his first international cap, with fans and experts repeatedly calling for his inclusion. However,…
The government remains confident about India’s growth outlook despite rising fuel and fertiliser import costs triggered by the Middle East crisis, with official sources saying GDP momentum remains intact, domestic consumption is holding up and there is no immediate need for additional borrowing.Sources told news agency PTI the FY27 Budget had already factored in global…
NTA NIFTEE 2026 exam city intimation slip: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the NIFTEE 2026 Stage 2 exam city intimation slip. Candidates who have qualified for Stage 2 can now download the city slip from the official website exams.nta.nic.in/niftee.According to the official notice, the NIFTEE 2026 Stage 2 exam will be conducted on…
A 52-year-old Indian mom, Ranjana Pradhan, has captivated millions online with a viral video showcasing a simple outfit change. Her ‘expectation vs reality’ clip, featuring a shift from modest attire to a chic mini dress and boots, challenges age-related fashion norms. The video celebrates the freedom to dress authentically, resonating with viewers who praise her…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla has defended the selection process after teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his India debut, saying the board gives opportunities purely on merit.Shukla dismissed social media claims that Sooryavanshi was being unfairly overlooked and said he had always believed…