Paul Devlin responded to Harvard University’s rejection letter by rejecting its rejection (Letters of Note photo) In 1981, a student who was rejected by Harvard University decided he wasn’t going to let the letter have the final word. Instead, he wrote back to reject Harvard’s rejection.Paul Devlin wrote back to Harvard a humorous letter after…
Amara is a beautiful multicultural name associated with meanings such as “grace,” “eternal,” and “lovely” across different cultures. With its soft pronunciation and rich meaning, it has a timeless quality that suits every generation. A baby girl’s name is more than just a word – it becomes a part of her identity and story. Names…
NEW DELHI: Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist Asmita Dey is set for another major milestone in her career. The Uttar Pradesh Police is preparing to promote the Indian judoka, currently serving as a Sub-Inspector, to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).Asmita scripted history in Glasgow by becoming the first Indian judoka to win…
Astrobase unveils India’s first privately-built 800kN full-flow staged combustion rocket engine ‘Everest’, aiming for reusable launch systems and domestic launch infrastructure. BENGALURU: Space start-up Astrobase Space Technologies Friday unveiled what it described as India’s first privately built “800kN Full-Flow Staged Combustion (FFSC) liquid oxygen-methane rocket engine, named ‘Everest’”, as it seeks to develop reusable launch…
Toronto gets its pygmy hippo calf on Sunday, born to 20-year-old mother Kindia. Toronto got its own Moo Deng as the Toronto Zoo has announced the birth of a female pygmy hippo calf to 20-year-old Kindia. The birth took place on Sunday morning and the calf took her first steps within minutes of her birth….
According to draft directions issued by the central bank, NBFCs will be barred from offering revolving credit products and will be required to offer only credit facilities in the nature of term loans MUMBAI: RBI has proposed a sweeping overhaul of credit facility norms for non-banking financial companies, mandating a shift to term-loan structures while…
Milking a snake for the production of antivenom. Image Credit: Barry Rogge/Wikipedia Snakebite envenomation(condition where toxic venom is injected into a body via the bite, sting, or puncture of a venomous animal such as a snake, spider, scorpion, or insect), remains a global health issue, causing up to 100,000 deaths per year and affecting millions…
Dimple Kapadia became an overnight sensation at just 16 with her debut in Raj Kapoor’s 1973 blockbuster ‘Bobby‘, opposite Rishi Kapoor. At the time, her younger sister, Simple Kapadia, was studying at a boarding school and was stunned to discover through newspaper reports that Dimple had entered the film industry. However, Dimple’s flourishing career came…
In the realm of palmistry today, the color of your palms serves as a window into your emotional and energetic state. Soft pink hues are indicative of a harmonious spirit and robust health. Conversely, red reveals vibrancy but warns of possible impatience, while pale shades suggest a need for rest. Lastly, bluish or dulled palms…
NEET UG Counselling 2026 round 1 choice filling begins; submit preferences by August 13. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has commenced the round 1 choice filling process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) Counselling 2026. It is a crucial stage in the admission process for MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programmes. Candidates…
