NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election is, on the surface, unfolding along familiar lines. Mamata Banerjee is once again at the centre of a fiercely polarised contest, taking on the BJP, which is determined to convert its 2021 surge into power. The themes are well-rehearsed: welfare versus governance, regional identity versus national leadership, Banerjee…
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday claimed that the Narendra Modi-led government’s proposed move to amend the women’s reservation law and expand the number of parliamentary seats could violate the Model Code of Conduct and have “grave consequences”. He also asserted that the opposition will move unitedly on this.Addressing a meeting of the…
Sara Tendulkar (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Gujarat Titans (GT) in Lucknow, Sara Tendulkar grabbed attention with her reaction to a simple question. While walking at the airport with her sister-in-law Saaniya, she was asked by a paparazzo which team she would support. Despite repeated prompts,…
A remarkable find in an active underground stream has recently been made deep beneath the rolling hills of the Edwards Plateau. During a snorkelling excursion through the low ceilings and dark passages of Bender’s Cave in Comal County, Texas, researchers discovered an enormous ‘lag assemblage’ of Pleistocene megafauna. It is also uniquely important, as it…
This article is authored by Rajeev YSR Director of ThunderPlus.The shift towards electric cars has frequently been presented as the ultimate fix for the problems of modern urban transportation. Improved air quality, emission reductions, and less reliance on non-renewable energy resources can be seen as valid and essential improvements in such cases, especially for cities…
The Indian Army showcased cutting-edge combat prowess at the Pokhran Field Firing Range during Exercise Brahmastra, headlined by the first-ever firepower display of its AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.The Army received the first of its six Apache helicopters in July 2025. During the exercise, the helicopters demonstrated their ability to operate in close coordination with ground…
“My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas.” Growing up, many of us memorised the planets through playful mnemonics. Over time, however, a revised version emerged: “My Very Educated Mother Just Sent Us Nuts,” reflecting a significant change in our solar system. The poem this time ended on Neptune.Pluto, once considered the ninth planet,…
As women continue to expand their presence in the corporate workforce, their role in managing money is evolving alongside it. In a space traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly stepping in—investing, evaluating options and engaging with financial advice. Financial decision-making, once seen through a gendered lens, is now emerging as a practical necessity rather…
When Meghan launched her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, she introduced it with a video featuring her “As Ever” raspberry spread. The aesthetic—relaxed, beige‑toned, and gently curated— was dismissed by many online commenters as “tacky,” “lazy,” and “a dumb aesthetic.” Some compared the visuals to a low‑quality Pinterest post, suggesting that the effort didn’t match…
Equity mutual funds saw net inflows surge 56% to Rs 40,450 crore in March, reflecting strong investor participation despite market volatility and geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.The inflow was the highest since July 2025, when equity-oriented funds had attracted Rs 42,702 crore.According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), this also marked…