What discovery led to penicillin and modern antibiotics. Image credit – Wikimedia One of the most significant discoveries in the field of medicine was achieved in 1928 by Alexander Fleming. It was not the result of an intentionally conducted experiment but happened accidentally during Fleming’s work in his laboratory in St. Mary’s Hospital, London.Fleming noticed…
The copyright dispute between Trimurti Films and the makers of Dhurandhar 2 over the song ‘Rang De Lal (Oye Oye)’ has taken a new turn.The Delhi High Court was informed that mediation between both sides has failed. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela has now listed the matter for hearing on May 8, as reported by Bar…
Today you may feel drawn toward something sacred – even if that means visiting a temple on your commute to work or volunteering at a community kitchen. The Moon’s influence in your ninth house makes faith accessible rather than preachy. It steadies your nerves and softens your impatience.Children become your brightest spark. Their support and…
The Jharkhand Academic Council has released the result of 2026 Intermediate results, recodring an overall 96.14 pass percentage. Students can now check the result on the official website. Rashida Naaz from Dhanbad topped the Arts stream and emerged as the overall state topper with 489 marks. Overall too, female students outperformed male students, with an…
William Wrigley Jr. began selling soap in Chicago with free baking soda samples. Customers preferred the gum he later included. Wrigley shifted focus to gum, creating iconic brands like Juicy Fruit and Spearmint. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Think of walking into a shop to purchase something as straightforward as a canister of baking soda…
Yuzvendra Chahal’s reaction to dropped catches (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had a frustrating outing against Sunrisers Hyderabad after his teammates repeatedly dropped catches off his bowling. SRH batters made full use of those missed chances and piled up a huge total of 235 on a batting-friendly Hyderabad pitch.The dropped catches became…
NEW DELHI: Road deaths due to negligence — rash, careless, or irresponsible driving — claimed 495 lives daily in 2024, as per the latest report of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). It said that nearly 1.81 lakh lives were lost in such accidents, an increase of nearly 4.4% over the previous year.The number of fatalities…
A high-stakes legal battle involving JPMorgan and a sex scandal has taken a fresh turn, with new details revealing a huge gap between settlements sought and offered before a controversial sexual harassment lawsuit became public.Former JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana allegedly demanded more than $20 million from the bank before filing his lawsuit accusing senior executive…
Bengaluru: Tier-2 cities and rising demand for white spirits such as vodka and gin are emerging as key growth drivers for India’s alco-beverage industry, according to Radico Khaitan managing director Abhishek Khaitan, as changing consumer preferences reshape drinking patterns beyond metros.The maker of Magic Moments vodka and Rampur Indian single malt reported its highest-ever annual…
The hidden reason rulers leave a small space before the zero mark. Image credit – Gemini It seems that one of the most obvious instruments of everyday life is a ruler. However, many people have already noticed the presence of an intriguing feature in rulers. This gap before the zero mark is not just a…
