Have you ever thought why bananas are called berries from a botanical point of view, whereas strawberries aren’t? This question might seem funny, but there is a scientific explanation behind it. While in popular terminology, fruits are categorised according to their flavour and looks, scientists categorise fruits depending on how they grow from the flowers….
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday delivered a sharp critique of the government in the Lok Sabha during a debate on the women’s reservation law and the delimitation bill, warning that the proposed changes represent an “open attack” on democracy.Participating in a debate on three bills related to…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Lalit Modi NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made a bold prediction about young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying he could become the face of Indian cricket in the future. Known for spotting talent early, Modi recalled being completely stunned the first time he saw the teenager bat during the IPL.Speaking…
Wall Street hovered near record levels on Thursday as investors paused after a sharp rally, weighing rising oil prices and uncertainty around the Iran conflict before making fresh bets.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, a day after hitting a new all-time high– its 10th gain in 11 sessions–while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 66 points…
Akshay Kumar marks a strong comeback with the horror‑comedy Bhoot Bangla, rolling out paid previews on April 16 and a full release on April 17. Set in a haunted mansion, the film mixes laughs, scares and family chaos, positioned as a light‑hearted masala entertainer rather than pure horror, with strong early advance‑booking figures signalling a…
NEW DELHI: The build-up to Mumbai Indians’ clash against Punjab Kings was dominated by one question: would Rohit Sharma play?A day before the match, uncertainty hung thick. MI’s team management stayed tight-lipped, with their media manager confirming that the decision rested with the medical staff. Rohit, who had suffered a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath drew parallels between the current situation in Bengal and the condition of Uttar Pradesh nine years ago, focusing on issues of law and order.Addressing a rally in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, he said, “The anarchy you see here, the atmosphere of fear, the riots, the reign of…
We’ve all been there: You’re sitting at your desk with 20 tabs open, three half-written emails in your drafts, and a phone that won’t stop showing “urgent” WhatsApp notifications. In our digital and fast-paced world, we’ve been conditioned to believe that if we aren’t doing everything, all at once, then we aren’t doing enough. We…
Wipro on Thursday approved a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, its largest so far, even as the IT major’s offer remains smaller than recent repurchases by peers Infosys and TCS, PTI reported.The company’s latest buyback surpasses its Rs 12,000 crore programme in 2023, but trails Infosys’ Rs 18,000 crore offer –the largest by any Indian…