A century ago, in a quiet cabbage patch in Auburn, Massachusetts, something happened. Dr Robert H. Goddard, a Clark University Physics professor, fired up a rocket powered by liquid fuel. It flew for a mere 2.5 seconds and landed in a cabbage patch 184 feet (56 meters) as reported by NASA. This little test, on…
Actor John Vijay has strongly condemned the intense public and media focus on actor Vijay and Trisha Krishnan’s personal lives, deeming it “shameful.” He urged for respect for privacy, emphasizing that public figures should be judged by their societal contributions and professional achievements, not their private relationships. This defense comes after their joint appearance at…
Does your kid fall sick every now and then, and each time you take them to the doctor, their illness has no medical explanation? Well, believe it or not, but there are times when kids attract negativity and fall prey to the evil eye (nazar dosha), which affects their health, growth and progress. This usually…
CBSE warns teachers against sharing misleading evaluation information online as disciplinary actions loom NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday issued a strict advisory to teachers involved in the evaluation of Class X and Class XII answer scripts. The warning comes after reports that some evaluators were posting opinions and experiences…
In a recent update coming from the United Arab Emirates, air traffic operations across the UAE have returned to normal after a temporary shutdown by authorities amid escalating regional tensions. The update was confirmed by UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on their X handle. It reads, “Air traffic operations return to normal across UAE…
The Centre has eased localisation requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, offering relief to makers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. The move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components, reported PTI. In…
KKR training session (Swapan Mahapatra by PTI) NEW DELHI: James Foster, who previously served as both a fielding and assistant coach for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) between 2020 and 2023, has been appointed as the new fielding coach of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. The former England wicketkeeper-batter joins…
NEW DELHI: The Left front on Monday released its first list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections, fielding leaders like outgoing Rajya Sabha MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya and CPI(M) central committee member Minakshi Mukherjee .Out of 192 seats, CPI(M) will contest 142, the Forward Bloc (21), RSP (13), CPI (14), RCPI (1) and MCP…
Drone incident near DXB sparks fuel tank fire; Dubai Police shut 4 roads / Image: file Dubai authorities shut down four major roads including Airport Road and Casablanca Street early Monday after a drone struck a fuel storage tank near Dubai International Airport (DXB), sparking a large fire and briefly disrupted flights at one of…
Gold started the week on a shaky note, slipping Rs 2,225 to hit Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams in Monday’s futures trade, dragged down by a firm US dollar and weak overseas markets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold contracts fell 1.4% to Rs 1,56,241 on a turnover of 7,881 lots. “Rising energy…