In the Indian state of Rajasthan, authorities have excavated a 28km artificial lake to line it with plastic and separate it from sand. Behind this lies the mission to supply water to 5 million people living in the cities of Jaisalmer and Barmer in the state. A reservoir in the Thar Desert The Thar Desert…
Amitabh Bachchan shared a heartfelt Tumblr post on World Cup 2026, admitting the match timings disrupted his routine while reflecting on “unfair decisions” and unexpected upsets. He praised young players’ opportunities to represent their nations. Meanwhile, Argentina struggled past Switzerland, and FIFA may expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams. The 2026 FIFA Men’s…
Today is a day for patience, responsibility and a thoughtful approach. July 14, 2026, is the Ji Chou Day, or the Yin Earth Ox Day of the Chinese zodiac. This is a day of practical pressure, duty and steady thought. The daily Chinese horoscope advises prioritising stability over speed, especially in work, family, and finances….
Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 admit card out The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (Joint CSIR UGC NET) June 2026 examination. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the…
Pigeons appear to pose no threat until they start building a nest on a balcony. They create lots of mess with feathers, droppings, nesting material, and constant cooing. However, you need to consider using humane ways that will discourage pigeons from settling on your balcony without doing them any harm. Luckily, just a couple of…
Mercedes-Benz India has issued a clarification after a popular YouTuber claimed that his Mercedes GLC SUV suffered a massive drop in fuel efficiency after being refuelled with E20 petrol. The automaker said all its BS VI petrol models sold in India are compatible with E20 fuel and meet the required certification standards.The controversy began after…
India’s Kranti Gaud (second right) celebrates with her team mates after taking the wicket of England’s Tammy Beaumont, background right, during day one of the first Women’s Rothesay Test between India and England at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. (AP/PTI) India scripted history on Monday with a commanding 270-run victory over England on Day 4…
Fresh military action in Yemen and Iran has heightened regional tensions, with strikes reported near Sanaa airport and in Iran’s Khuzestan province. Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of favouring a rival faction in the dispute over the ‘real’ Trinamool Congress. India is reportedly holding out for better terms in US trade talks, though…
Donald Trump (AP file photo) US President Donald Trump has long made political capital out of his rivals’ mistakes, however his recent mix-ups have now pointed his finger right back at him.He once screened a compilation of Joe Biden’s stumbles at a campaign rally. When Biden mixed up Trump and Kamala Harris during the 2024…
Retail inflation crosses RBI target, at 4.38% India’s retail inflation rose to 4.38 per cent in June, up from 3.93 per cent in May, as higher food prices pushed up the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI), according to provisional data released by the ministry of statistics and programme implementation (MoSPI) on Monday.Food inflation, measured by…