Water Hyacinth was introduced as an ornamental plant, now it chokes rivers around the world The water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) was imported into several countries, including India as an ornamental aquatic species to beautify ponds and gardens. Years later, the aquatic weed grew rapidly and started invading natural water bodies, forming floating mats that are…
Momentum, confidence and qualification take centre stage as India begins Day 3 of the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow after a day that delivered both celebration and heartbreak. The biggest moment came through para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar, whose bronze medal in the men’s heavyweight event earned India its first medal of the Games. His achievement…
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: BJP leaders on Saturday paid tribute to Dharmendra Pradhan after he resigned as Union education minister amid nationwide student protests demanding his resignation over the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak and related controversies.Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju thanked Pradhan for his “relentless service” to the nation, describing his tenure…
For centuries, space has fascinated humans like no other. From the sun’s glare to the moon’s surface and even Saturn’s shimmering rings, we have wanted to go up close and see it all. Now, two ambitious NASA-backed projects aim to truly touch Saturn’s rings, venturing into what is known as one of the most dangerous…
The box office journey of Ajay Devgn and Arshad Warsi‘s comedy caper ‘Dhamaal 4’ continues to surprise trade experts. Even in its third week, the film is drawing families to cinema halls. People are loving the crazy jokes and slapstick humor of the favorite character gang. It proves that clean comedy still holds a very…
July 25, 2026, is Geng Zi Day or Yang Metal Rat Day in Chinese astrology. It breeds discipline, hidden fear, quick decisions and quick thinking. The Chinese daily horoscope suggests you try to be clear and precise in your speech and planning. How to Navigate Today’s Energy Check all documents, messages, payments and other commitments…
Meet the IIT-JEE topper who skipped IIT CS for Physics and discovered the Gopakumar-Vafa Duality. (Photo: LinkedIn) For most IIT aspirants, securing an All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the IIT-JEE is the ultimate dream. It is often seen as a passport to the country’s most sought-after engineering branches, lucrative careers, and global opportunities. But…
Director Christopher Nolan revealed he does not own a smartphone. He uses a flip phone for travel and avoids addiction risks. Nolan fears constant access would disrupt his creative thinking time. He manages large productions by relying on assistants for information. This habit highlights the importance of protecting attention and unstructured thought. Christopher Nolan’s The…
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill with coach Gautam Gambhir (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) MUMBAI: The India squad for next month’s two-Test tour of Sri Lanka will be announced by Tuesday (July 28).“Yes, the Indian team for the Sri Lanka Test tour will be picked in the next two days. By Tuesday, we will announce…
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Saturday hailed the youth protesters after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following massive student demonstrations demanding his resignation over the alleged NEET (UG) paper leak and other education-related issues.The resignation came ahead of the third round of talks between the government and the Cockroach Janta…
