When Chintoo sat at home on a rainy morning, his dil (heart) and dimaag (mind) gave him very different answers to the same question. His heart urged him to stay in and relish a plate of pakodas, while his mind reminded him that it was a school day. Which should Chintoo listen to? This seemingly…
A sequel to the popular film ‘3 Idiots’ is reportedly being made. The original film starred Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, and Kareena Kapoor. It was directed by Rajkumar Hirani and released in 2009. Now, after 16 years, work on the sequel has started. The makers have already cracked the main idea of the…
Ancient Bristlecone Pines in the Great Basin mountains exhibit remarkable longevity, surviving millennia in harsh conditions. These trees, immune to cellular ageing, possess dense, resinous wood and conserve energy through a unique strip-bark design and long-lasting needles. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons To be able to withstand the rigours of altitude and aridity in the mountains…
Actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza has responded to criticism surrounding her recent remarks linking patriarchy to climate change, asserting that her comments were misunderstood and reiterating that she stands by her views.The actor took to Instagram to share a detailed note explaining that she was referring to patriarchal systems and power structures rather than…
India’s Jhandu Kumar celebrates his bronze medal. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: When “Jhandu Kumar” echoed across the Commonwealth Games arena in Glasgow, it was no longer a name that invited ridicule. It was a name that had just delivered India’s first medal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.For years, Bihar’s para powerlifter had endured taunts over…
The MPSC Group B Preliminary Examination 2026 was conducted across Maharashtra on June 14 to fill 552 vacancies in key government departments. With the examination now over, candidates are reviewing released question papers and answer keys to estimate their scores. The recruitment process now moves into a critical phase as aspirants await further announcements from…
A photo published by The Irish Times triggered a fresh wave of attacks on Indians as a social media user pointed out that a man seen on the photo looked Indian. The Irish Times reported that University of Galway food bank turns away hundreds of students each week, as there is a huge demand for…
We live in a world that doesn’t believe in slow travels. We are breathing in a fast-paced universe, where we are often burdened with work schedules, commitments, and endless screen time. These things often keep families apart even while living under the same roof, which is so weird. But interestingly while technology has kind of…
A colossal sinkhole, Xiaozhai Tiankeng, discovered in Southern China, reveals a hidden forest ecosystem. This “heavenly pit,” deeper than skyscrapers, harbors over 1,200 plant species and adapted wildlife, including the endangered clouded leopard. Image Credits: Google Gemini Unique geographical features continue to attract global attention due to their remarkable characteristics. In southern China, the vast…
Iran celebrates the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham Iranian state media and regime supporters celebrated the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham on Sunday, with state television presenters smiling on air and hardline outlets mocking the deceased lawmaker, while US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned a close ally.“Graham dies, taking…