Justin Sato (Credits: LinkedIn) A LinkedIn post by Stanford University student Justin Sato has drawn attention for an unusual comparison. Sato revealed that he scored just 53 out of 360, or around 15%, in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), despite securing admission to three of the world’s most selective universities: Stanford University, Princeton University and…
Maharashtra is a fascinating state dotted with some incredible historic forts. There are forts standing proudly on hilltops, and then there are forts in Maharashtra that make you wait for the mighty sea to allow you permission to explore. This is my experience visiting one of the lesser-known gems in Alibag named Kolaba Fort which…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sachin Tendulkar (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The wait is finally over. Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history on Saturday by becoming the youngest player ever to represent India.The 15-year-old received his maiden India cap from Tilak Verma ahead of the second T20I against England at the Old Trafford Stadium in…
The proverb reminds us that friendships and relationships are built on trust, which once broken, is never quite the same. (AI-generated representative image) The words of the 16th-century poet Abdul Rahim Khan-i-Khana continue to resonate centuries after they were written. His famous doha reminds us that trust and affection are among the most delicate things…
Keir Starmer opens up on ‘intensely personal’ decision to quit as UK PM Outgoing UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his decision to resign as Labour Party leader and prime minister was an ‘intensely personal’ one, taken with his wife and children during a family weekend away at Chequers, the official country residence…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Before a baby’s first breath, life depends on an extraordinary organ that most people rarely think about – the placenta.Acting as the baby’s first life-support system, the placenta delivers oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products, protects the developing fetus and produces hormones essential for sustaining pregnancy.Yet, despite its…
Sonam Kapoor shared glimpses from cousin Anshula Kapoor’s mehendi ceremony, featuring Janhvi Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, and vibrant floral décor. Anshula’s pre-wedding festivities with fiancé Rohan Thakkar began with a Mata Ki Chowki; the couple made their relationship official via a ‘Goddhana’ ceremony in October. Sonam recently became a mother again. Ahead of her highly anticipated…
The week opens with a mixed sky for Leo. On one hand, a long-pending matter can finally move, especially something linked with blocked money or delayed support. That will lift your spirits. On the other hand, your mind may still feel touchy, as if one small cloud is enough to cover a bright afternoon. Early…
J&K education minister Sakina Itoo The viral video of a 12-year-old boy questioning the delay in announcing summer vacations for schools in Kashmir has now reached the Child Welfare Committee, drawn comments from Kashmir’s chief cleric, and reignited questions over children’s presence on social media.The video, which has been widely shared online over the past…
Monsoon is considered one of the best seasons to explore India by train. With rains, the countryside gets covered in green, rivers swell and waterfalls come back to life. Imagine enjoying the beauty of monsoons without worrying about traffic jams, slippery roads or long drives; all because you are inside Vande Bharat trains. Many travellers…