New EPFO portal goes live!The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) completed the migration of all member records to a centralised database on Wednesday, restoring online services for members and employers.The large-scale database consolidation and software upgrade, shifts member records from a decentralised architecture to a centralised database. According to Union labour and employment minister Mansukh…

The Cambridge team behind the living algae-powered bio-battery: Lucia Giron, Dr Paolo Bombelli and Professor Chris Howe. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a living bio-battery that generates electricity continuously using photosynthetic algae, offering a potential alternative to millions of disposable batteries used in everyday electronics. Unlike conventional batteries that gradually run out…

Annu Kapoor opens up about how he selects his roles and how he is willing to work for less pay as well if he likes the project. (Instagram) Veteran star Annu Kapoor, best known for his roles in ‘Main Azaad Hoon’, ‘Mandi’, and ‘Jolly LLB 2’, is quite picky when it comes to the projects…

Do you know why people approach you often and get drawn to you? If you don’t know the exact quality that make you attractive then you must know it and here we are going to you that which quality of yours make you super attractive so that you can work on that particular quality and…

India has announced plans to establish an IIM Bangalore campus in Indonesia, extending the global reach of its premier management institutions. The initiative, unveiled during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, forms part of wider agreements on technology, innovation and space cooperation, and is expected to strengthen academic collaboration while benefiting students from Indonesia and the…

For devotees and spiritual travellers, visiting a Jyotirlinga is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism. Although the Jyotirlinga temples are located at various corners of India, some of them can be easily grouped in one trip considering their proximity to each other or because of convenient connectivity. Combining them not only helps…

Yamaha Motor India today finally launched the new Yamaha Aerox E electric scooter in the Indian market, priced at Rs 2.81 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the e-scooter online or by visiting their nearest dealership; deliveries are expected to begin soon. The Aerox E is the brand’s second electric scooter in India after the…

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as Lionel Messi…

NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut on Wednesday launched a sharp attack over the assault on women doctors and nurses at Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation Hospital and asked the chief minister to “worship” the home ministry portfolio he holds.In a post on X, Raut demanded strict punishment for the “Mindhe…

Rochdale grooming gang leader Shabir Ahmed Pakistan has told Britain it must hand over political dissidents living in the UK if it wants Islamabad to accept the deportation of convicted Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.A senior Pakistani government official told The Telegraph that the UK must “respect the issues that matter” to Pakistan instead…