KEA extends document verification deadline The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the document verification deadline for candidates appearing in the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) 2026, also known as the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET) 2026.According to the official notification, candidates whose “Claims Certificate” status is showing as “Not Verified” must complete the document…
Haven or trap? Study finds sinkholes protect endangered tree at evolutionary cost China’s huge sinkholes, known as tiankengs (“heavenly pits” in Chinese), are both helping and harming one of the region’s most endangered plants at the same time. They protect the rare Magnolia aromatica tree from climate change, but they also keep its populations isolated,…
Tired of clumpy salt? A simple, time-tested kitchen hack is making a comeback: adding raw rice grains to your salt shaker. This natural desiccant effectively absorbs moisture, preventing salt from hardening. The frustration begins when you walk into the kitchen one rainy day to find the same frustrating dilemma – the salt shaker that refuses…
Actor Anupam Kher has responded to a viral remark about his bald head made by West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya during a recent press interaction. The comment, which came in the aftermath of the BJP’s victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, quickly gained traction online—thanks in part to Kher’s witty comeback.The actor…
As ice melts, the liquid water collects in depressions on the surface and deepens them, forming these melt ponds in the Arctic | Wikimedia Commons Climate change is often discussed in terms of global averages, but new research suggests that where warming or cooling occurs may be just as important as how much occurs. Using…
Matt Hollard celebrates after taking the wicket of Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit: Cricket Ireland) NEW DELHI: India’s reign as T20 World Cup champions began in the worst possible fashion on Friday as Ireland scripted a stunning 34-run victory in Belfast, extending one of international cricket’s most bizarre trends.The defeat meant India became the latest men’s…
Shreyas Iyer‘s luck at the toss continues to shine even as his wait for a maiden victory as India’s full-time T20I captain goes on. The 31-year-old won his fifth consecutive toss in T20Is after electing to field against England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. In doing so, Iyer joined an elite…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta has criticised the speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma‘s future during India’s ODI series against England, saying the retirement rumours should never have gained traction while the team was still competing.The debate erupted after Rohit’s early dismissal in the second ODI at Cardiff, with reports claiming the…
The skull and brain case of a newfound ancient snake species were still intact. Image Credit: Agustin Martinelli/ScienceNews Snakes represent one of the most successful groups of vertebrates on Earth, with over 4,200 living species accounting for one-third of all scaled reptiles. Despite a long history going back to at least the Middle Jurassic, the…
Actor-producer Bimal Oberoi, who plays the pivotal role of Shirani in Dhurandhar, recently opened up about landing the part and the transformation he underwent for it. The film is helmed by Aditya Dhar. Bimal also had high praise for co-star Ranveer Singh, who plays Hamza in the film. According to him, Ranveer’s involvement went far…