For most employees, the EPF Scheme, 2026 is not about starting afresh. Rather, it represents a transition to a modernised framework. (AI image) The Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 has generated significant interest among employees across India. While the new scheme replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and forms part of the social security…
Mangrove forests rank among the world’s most valuable coastal ecosystems, shielding communities from storms, storing vast amounts of carbon and providing nurseries for countless marine species. For decades, scientists warned that these unique forests were disappearing faster than many tropical rainforests because of coastal development, aquaculture and pollution. Now, new satellite observations from Nasa present…
Ahead of ‘Dhamaal 4’, Jaaved Jafferi says he’s never nervous before releases and reveals the original ‘Dhamaal’ wasn’t meant to be a franchise—it succeeded later as a cult film. He blames poor marketing for its muted debut, compares it to Star Wars, and calls Dhamaal India’s pioneering movie franchise. With ‘Dhamaal 4’ approaching its release,…
On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 06:44 PM, the Moon will transit Taurus. This period is marked by a growing desire to improve the quality of life, and an emphasis on money, beauty, comfort and tranquillity.Taurus is associated with the planet Venus, which is the planet of luxury, love, money, art and sensuality. As the…
He left home with Rs 1,000, worked as a security guard, and never went to college. Today, he’s a software engineer at the same company that first hired him. (Photo: LinkedIn) For millions of Indian students, the dream is simple: score well in Class 12, crack an entrance exam, earn a B.Tech degree and land…
Lions, who are often described as ‘the king of the jungle,’ have been painted as valiant beasts who rule other animals. Particularly in the storybooks learned from childhood, the large felines are written as the apex predators that other animals fear. However, that’s not the case in reality. The studies suggest that animals are more…
Volkswagen India has confirmed that it will expand the Tayron line-up with a new, lower-spec variant, scheduled to be launched tomorrow i.e, July 10, 2026. Positioned below the existing Tayron R-Line, the upcoming model is expected to offer a more accessible entry point into the three-row SUV range. While Volkswagen is yet to announce the…
Former England captain Ben Stokes has reignited speculation surrounding his retirement with a cryptic two-word social media post after reports emerged that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over footage of his retirement announcement.Stokes, who announced his decision to retire from international cricket during the Trent Bridge…
NEW DELHI: Large parts of India woke up to grey skies, waterlogged roads and traffic disruptions on Thursday as relentless overnight rain continued across several states, even as the southwest monsoon covered the entire country.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh red and orange alerts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and…
In the rugged mountain villages of central-eastern Sardinia, growing old is almost a way of life. What has fascinated scientists for decades, however, is not simply the number of people reaching 100, but the fact that men do so almost as often as women. In most developed countries, women vastly outnumber men among centenarians, yet…