Nomination determines the individual entitled to receive statutory dues and benefits in the event of unforeseen circumstances. (AI image) As India moves towards implementing the four labour codes, pursuant to the notification of the final central rules on 8 May 2026, much of the attention has been on wages, working hours and social security. However,…
Justin Bieber is stepping back from the spotlight for a moment of simple family time. The 32-year-old singer recently shared photos from a fishing outing with his 1-year-old son, Jack Blues Bieber, offering fans a rare glimpse into their life together away from the stage. The post has quickly captured the attention of fans, who…
Superworms, the larvae of Zophobas morio, are often used as animal feed Scientists tested pet-store ‘superworms’ on animal specimens and found the beetle larvae can clean skeletons for museums without harsh chemicals or bone damage.A common insect larva found in local pet shops is offering museums a safe, cheap, and gentle way to clean animal…
Renault appears to be moving closer to launching a new compact SUV for the Indian market. The French carmaker has filed a design patent for the upcoming Bridger SUV in India,but there’s a catch! Now before we talk about it, this new model will rival the likes of Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, and Tata…
Shubman Gill and Manav Suthar (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Shubman Gill described his side’s comprehensive victory over Afghanistan as a near-perfect performance, saying the team had “ticked all the boxes” in a dominant display in the one-off Test.After leading India to 564 for 8 declared and then watching his bowlers dismiss Afghanistan twice,…
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Tilak Varma (Agency Image) India may have to make changes to their ODI squad for the upcoming Afghanistan series if the fitness concerns surrounding Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not resolved in time.Kohli is likely to miss the three-match ODI series due to a hamstring injury as reported by…
Patna: A monumental banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) located on the Indian Tobacco Company (ITC) campus in Munger has been identified as one of the world’s oldest scientifically dated living trees with its age estimated at around 700 years through radiocarbon dating.The discovery followed a survey conducted by the Bihar Biodiversity Board in 2022, which examined…
The Uttarakhand Board has announced the Class 12 results, recording an overall pass percentage of 85.11%. Girls once again outperformed boys, with a pass percentage of 88.09% compared to 81.93% among boys.Last year, girls achieved a pass percentage of 86.2%, compared to 80% among boys. In 2024, the pass percentage of boys stood at 78.97…
The report points out that India has consistently demonstrated notable strength during periods of global volatility. (AI image) Amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, a recent report by Moody’s Ratings says that recent global shocks have shown India’s resilience among emerging economies to withstand pressures. The report credits the resilience to timely policy measures and…
A commuter steps off a bus in midday heat, phone already at 12 percent, and no wall socket in sight. The scene is familiar in dense cities where charging infrastructure hasn’t kept up with device dependence. In that gap between mobility and power demand sits an idea that feels almost obvious once you see it:…