IRONMAN triathlete Renee Noronha and ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi. (Pics: Special arrangement) Walk into any major road race in India today and one thing stands out almost immediately. The runners waiting behind the start line are younger, the conversations are different and the field is far more diverse than it was even a few years ago.Some…
Houseplants are not just a decorative element anymore. From tiny apartments to spacious homes, people are filling their houses with greenery, thinking that plants make their homes more comfortable and pleasant. It turns out that there might be something true about this popular trend. As psychologists say, the happiness of plant owners has nothing to…
In the early years of the 20th century, conservation in the United States was still taking shape as a profession rather than a philosophy. Forests were being mapped, species counted, land divided into managed zones with a confidence that nature could be organised if only enough data were gathered. Among the young men entering that…
The fourth of July for 2026 falls on a Saturday, marking the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The annual holiday recognises the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. The Trump administration has some big plans to celebrate the nation’s big day, as do…
For most space missions, the launch is the headline moment. For BepiColombo, the real milestone arrives years later. After spending nearly eight years weaving through the inner Solar System, the European-Japanese spacecraft is now approaching the point it was designed to reach from the very beginning. As reported by ESA, in November 2026, Mercury is…
ICAI releases CA Foundation May 2026 merit list and toppers details NEW DELHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the results of the CA Foundation Examination held in May 2026. Along with the result, the Institute has released the examination statistics, including the overall pass percentage, gender-wise performance and details of…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stay bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case.During the hearing, the apex court noted that Sonam had already been released from jail and was currently in Shillong in compliance with the bail conditions imposed by the trial court.The Meghalaya government had moved…
US officials suspected that Israel intended to kill Iran’s top negotiators and sent a warning to Tehran to take precautions. Senior US officials privately warned Iran that Israel could attempt to assassinate two of Tehran’s top negotiators during efforts to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The…
Gold continues to exhibit a constructive technical structure as higher highs and higher lows remain intact. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: In today’s session, gold is exhibiting a bullish bias, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities, recommending a buy on dips strategy.MCX Gold August futures continue to trade…
Outrage over Bengaluru daycare abuse fuels reform demands. BENGALURU: The disturbing videos, purportedly showing toddlers being abused inside a daycare centre functioning out of a Bengaluru technology campus, have understandably triggered nationwide outrage. The allegations themselves are shocking enough: caregivers locked kids in bathrooms, put them in a front-loading washing machine, sprayed water into their…