We’ve all been there—meeting someone new and feeling that immediate connection. Science suggests we form an opinion about someone in roughly seven seconds.That is barely enough time to get a full sentence out, but it’s plenty of time for your shoes, your scent, and your body language to tell a whole story before you even…
Erik Erikson (Image: Wikipedia) Hope is one of those things people rarely notice when life feels stable. It quietly sits in the background while plans move normally, relationships feel secure, and the future appears manageable. Most people do not wake up every morning consciously thinking about hope. They simply assume tomorrow will arrive and life…
NEW DELHI: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday said the central bank is considering a proposal to introduce polymer currency notes in India, though the idea remains at a preliminary stage and no final decision has been taken yet.Addressing the media after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Malhotra said, “Polymer note…
The Pantheon in Rome is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient Roman concrete, standing strong for nearly 2,000 years. For centuries, engineers and historians have puzzled over one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world. Why have Roman buildings survived earthquakes, storms and nearly two millennia of wear while many modern concrete structures…
MUMBAI: Mumbai on Friday recorded its fifth highest Air Quality Index (AQI) of February at 130, categorised as ‘moderate’ by the Central Pollution Control Board’s SAMEER app.This was recorded in the evening based on data collected from various monitoring stations across the city, the CPCB-run official AQI monitoring application showed.Earlier this month, AQI had touched…
Lucknow University UG Odd Semester result 2026: Lucknow University has announced the results for the undergraduate (UG) odd semester examinations for the 2026 academic cycle. The results cover key courses such as the Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Science (BSc). Students can visit the official website to download the results, lkouniv.ac.in. The…
Dogs are amazing companions who love us unconditionally, but there’s one thing they can’t do—they can’t tell us when they’re hurting. Unlike humans, who can say “I’m in pain,” dogs instinctively hide their discomfort, which makes it challenging for pet parents to even identify when something is wrong. This is why understanding the signs of…
India’s Washington Sundar. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: The men’s senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, starting August 15 in Galle. Informal discussions took place on the sidelines of the white-ball tour in England, and a formal meeting will convene…
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians players after the match at Wankhede stadium. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their dominant run in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, dismantling Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to climb to the top of the points table on Thursday. The victory ensured Punjab remain the only unbeaten side…
Concrete is the most widely used manufactured material on Earth, yet most people only ever encounter it once it has already hardened into a wall, a road or a slab. Science communicator Derek Muller set out to understand what the material actually does while it is still wet, by climbing into a tank of fresh…