Prabhsimran Singh and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings surged to the top of the IPL 2026 standings with a commanding seven-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, extending their winning streak while handing the hosts a fourth straight defeat at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Despite a superb century from Quinton…
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
Pune: Molecules has expanded its global footprint by establishing a presence in Tokyo, aiming to accelerate global collaborative research programs involving academia, industry and technology partners across Japan, India and other key innovation hubs. The move marks a strategic milestone in the company’s efforts to build an interconnected global research and innovation ecosystem, it said…
Most cultures believe making noise at the dinner table is impolite. However, in Japan, it is very important to slurp your noodles (such as soba noodles, udon noodles, ramen noodles, or other Japanese noodles). Slurping your noodles helps to mix air into the noodles when you suck them into your mouth, which helps to cool…
While Ganga water symbolizes purity, a unique taboo prevents taking it from Kashi. This holy city, a gateway to liberation, sees souls attain moksha. Removing its sacred waters is believed to disrupt departed souls’ journeys, carrying away ashes and spiritual energies. Devotees instead fetch Gangajal from Haridwar for rituals. The sacred river Ganga holds a…
Nearly a decade after her explosive appearance on Koffee With Karan, Kangana Ranaut has revisited the moment that stunned Karan Johar and went on to spark one of Bollywood’s most enduring debates. In a recent conversation, Kangana was asked whether her now-iconic remarks—including calling Karan the “flagbearer of nepotism”—were scripted or spontaneous. While her comments…
Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians players after the match at Wankhede stadium. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings continued their dominant run in the ongoing IPL 2026 season, dismantling Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to climb to the top of the points table on Thursday. The victory ensured Punjab remain the only unbeaten side…
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower in a volatile session on Thursday as profit-taking in banking and financial stocks erased early gains after a sharp rally in the previous session.The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 122.56 points, or 0.16 per cent, to close at 77,988.68, while the NSE Nifty declined 34.55 points, or 0.14 per…
SSC Junior Engineer Tier 2 answer key: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Tier 2 Answer Key 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Paper 2 examination can now check their tentative answer key, question paper, and response sheet through the official website, which is ssc.gov.in.According to the official notice,…
Proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) People often have to deal with things in their daily lives that test their patience, strength, and emotional stability. There are always problems in life, whether they are personal, relationship, or unexpected. When things are tough, having someone to talk to and support you can often…