Laser technology has revealed a hidden world of sophisticated urban centers and extensive networks within the Amazon rainforest, challenging the long-held perception of it as an untouched wilderness. For years now, Amazon has been depicted as the “ultimate green hell.” The favourite explorer stories and textbooks always described it as an endless wilderness, which had…
Run clubs have quickly grown from small local fitness groups into a global lifestyle trend. What once attracted only serious runners has now become a social movement that includes beginners, fitness enthusiasts, and even people who usually avoid structured workouts. But what exactly are run clubs, and why are they suddenly everywhere? Image credit :…
MUMBAI: The depreciation of the rupee has pushed up the cost of funding overseas education for middle class Indian households, nudging many students to defer their higher education plans by a couple of years or opt for shorter duration courses; some students looking for undergraduate courses are also actively evaluating the prospect of getting enrolled…
Experiencing Bhasma Aarti in person is a manifestation of every Shiva devotee. For spiritual travellers, it’s a bucket-list attraction. It is a surreal atmosphere, filled with mantras, damru beats, sacred ash and fire in the presence of Shiva. Many describe it as an unforgettable view. Those heading to Ujjain in 2026, attending the Bhasma Aarti…
UPSSSC recruitment 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) will soon close the registration process for recruitment to the posts of Assistant Statistical Officer (ASO) and Assistant Research Officer (ARO). Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website at upsssc.gov.in.According to the official notification, the last date to submit the…
Dr. Shrikant Jichkar is remembered as one of the most extraordinary educated figures in modern Indian history. He is widely described as the “most qualified person in India” and is also recognised for this by the Limca Book of Records for his exceptional academic range. His life was not defined by a single profession but…
The Telangana Residential Educational Institutions (TREI) Society has started the admission process for the 2026–27 academic year. Entry will be through the TSRJC Common Entrance Test (CET), scheduled for May 3, 2026. For many students, this is a direct route to free, structured, and high-quality education. TREI Society runs 35 residential junior colleges across the…
Ayush Shetty (BWF/Badminton Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s march into the semifinals of the Thomas Cup has been powered not just by performance but by growing belief, with young shuttler Ayush Shetty declaring that the team – champion in 2022 – is confident of going the distance and reclaiming the title.Having sealed India’s emphatic 3-0 quarterfinal…
Banks will be allowed to extend relief measures to borrowers in calamity-hit areas without waiting for individual requests, under revised Reserve Bank of India guidelines that will come into force from July 1, 2026.The RBI on Wednesday issued fresh directions after considering stakeholder feedback on draft norms covering relief measures in areas affected by natural…
Courage surges through you today like wind filling a kite. You might decide to do something extraordinary today, such as planning quick journeys for short visits, sudden errands or quick jaunts across town.Still, don’t confuse courage with carelessness. Mars pushes you to act first, think later. Keep your thinking cap on, especially around family matters…