India end England’s 12-year old streak (Image: BCCI) India brought an end to England’s remarkable 12-year unbeaten run in Men’s ODIs at Edgbaston with a convincing six-wicket victory on 1st ODI. India entered the ODI series on the back of a disappointing 4-0 T20I series defeat and were determined to bounce back. The visitors responded…
Quote of the day by Edwin Powell Hubble (Image source: Wikipedia) In a world where new things are found all the time and technology is always getting better, it’s easy to think that science knows everything. Modern science has helped people understand things in ways that were impossible a hundred years ago. For example, it…
For months, the forest around Changi was being watched after dark. More than 50 volunteers, working with conservation groups and Singapore’s National Parks Board, set up cameras, collected evidence and searched for signs of one of the country’s most elusive wild cats. What they found was more significant than a handful of fleeting sightings. By…
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Friday conducted a hybrid outreach programme in the national capital to familiarise stakeholders with the Duty Deferment Scheme for Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI), a key trade facilitation measure announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.The session, organised in New Delhi, brought together senior officials and industry…
It is a known fact that humans have evolved from their ape ancestors. From crawling to walking we have come a long way and it seems that they are following suit, delving into the world of AI. In an experiment conducted in a Costa Rica forest reserve, capuchin monkeys learned to use an AI touchscreen…
You may feel slightly depressed, and the day can start with a dull mind. The Moon’s pressure on your inner world makes you sensitive to delays, so even small hurdles feel bigger than they are. There will be hurdles in your work today. Don’t label it as failure. Think of it as traffic on the…
AFCAT 02/2026 registration AFCAT 02/2026 registration: The Indian Air Force will begin the registration process for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 02/2026 from May 20, 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official AFCAT portal, afcat.edcil.co.in.The recruitment drive is being conducted for courses starting in July 2027. The notification includes recruitment through AFCAT…
Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings (ANI Photo) DHARAMSHALA: Two weeks ago, Punjab Kings looked like the team nobody wanted to face. Six wins in seven matches – the only blemish a washout – had them perched atop the points table, a net run-rate to envy and a swagger that suggested the Playoffs were just a…
Pope Leo XIV has become an internet style sensation after a documentary clip showed him wearing crisp white Nike trainers with his papal cassock. This unexpected fashion choice, dubbed “Holy Drip,” has sparked widespread online discussion and praise for its modern, approachable image, contrasting with traditional papal attire. When people think of papal fashion, they…
Brazil is developing lab-grown donkey collagen to counter a global decline in donkey populations driven by rising demand for China’s traditional anti-ageing medicine, ejiao. Through the effort, scientists are aiming to deliver a scalable alternative by 2027 that could reduce slaughter and stabilise the species.At the centre of this effort is Carla Molento, a veterinarian…