US stocks hovered near record levels on Thursday even as oil prices climbed again amid renewed tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with strong corporate earnings continuing to support investor sentiment.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent from its record high reached a day earlier, reported AP. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 219 points,…
NEET PG application window 2026 NEET PG exam registration window 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to open the registration window for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Postgraduate (PG), 2026. The registrations will start on the official website, nta.nic.in. According to the tentative schedule, the exam is…
There are times when being the “soft” parent feels anything but easy. But, does hitting a child ever lead to a solution? In this highly debated discussion, author Durjoy Datta recently added an introspective take on everyday choices parents make.The ‘Wish I Could Tell You’ author reflected on such choices, as he traced his own…
Bajaj Auto has quietly launched the 2026 Avenger Street 220 in India. The updated cruiser motorcycle has now been listed on the company’s official website with a price tag of Rs 1.30 lakh, ex-showroom. Recently, Bajaj had also discontinued the smaller Avenger Street 160 from the Indian market. This means the Avenger lineup now consists…
Every time a traffic camera catches a speeding vehicle or a hit-and-run witness scribbles down a registration number, it is relying on a system that dates back over 130 years, one that was invented not because of GPS or digital databases, but because early automobiles were causing chaos on streets still dominated by horse-drawn carriages,…
If someone told you your future could be predicted today, would you believe them? Would it reveal whether you’ll become successful, live to 100, or stay healthy?For centuries, humans searched for answers in astrology, palmistry and fortune tellers. Now, science offers its own version of a crystal ball: your genes.But before you imagine your DNA…
It was a Saturday afternoon in Texas when something big happened. A loud boom was heard over the Houston area. People around saw a fireball going across the sky. One woman said something crazier happened to her. She claimed a piece of space rock went through her roof. This story got a lot of attention….
Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have endured a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign. The five-time champions, who won all their titles under former skipper Rohit Sharma, are already out of the playoff race after managing just four wins in 12 matches while suffering eight defeats.One of the major talking…
“Aunt Jennifer’s tigers prance across a screen/Bright topaz denizens of a world of green.”Every time Class 12 student Tashvi Berry opened her English literature book to study American poet Adrienne Rich’s 12-line metaphor-drenched rage against patriarchy, these famous opening lines made absolutely no sense.For the 17-year-old with learning disabilities, who had the poem for her…
As the stars align in a way that casts a shadow on our day, feelings of anxiety and financial strain may seep into our lives. This alignment could test our relationships and career aspirations. However, by embracing mindfulness and opening lines of communication, we can steer ourselves towards tranquility. Some days feel like the sky…