BRIC-NIPGR Opens PhD Applications in Plant Biology, Deadline June 12 BRIC-NIPGR PhD Admission 2026: Aspiring researchers in plant science and biotechnology have a final opportunity to apply for the prestigious Ph.D. Programme at the BRIC–National Institute of Plant Genome Research (BRIC-NIPGR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The institute has…
Image credit: Wisden Cricket Lalit Modi’s name instantly brings the Indian Premier League (IPL), its glamour, money, bold ideas, and controversy to mind. He’s long been painted as the flamboyant businessman who changed Indian cricket and then vanished from the country amid scandals and legal troubles. But behind the headlines is a man who has…
Anushka Sharma has found herself at the centre of a social media debate after endorsing homeopathy and sharing a video featuring renowned homeopathic physician Rajan Sankaran in conversation with entrepreneur Namita Thapar.The post reignited discussions around the effectiveness of homeopathy, drawing both support from believers in the alternative medical system and criticism from those who…
Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is set to get in a huddle to discuss Suryakumar Yadav’s future in the T20I team. TOI understands that there’s a strong possibility that the current T20 captain, who led the team to successfully defend the T20 title in March, may not be…
The statistics ministry on Wednesday released a uniform framework for compiling district-level economic output estimates with the revised base year of 2022-23, a move aimed at improving consistency and comparability of economic data across states and Union Territories, PTI reported.The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) said the finalised Guideline for Compilation of District…
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the AFCAT 2 2025 merit list for courses scheduled to commence in June 2026 at the Air Force Academy (AFA).Candidates who completed the Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) process can now check their names and ranks in the merit list released by the IAF.According to the list, a…
The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most fascinating and mystical places on earth hiding many rare species, including snakes. The largest tropical rainforest on the planet, stretching across nine South American countries is a biodiversity hub where snakes are its most curious residents. Some of the species have evolved to thrive in the rainforest…
The legal proceedings in the alleged Rs 200-crore money laundering case involving actress Jacqueline Fernandez and alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar moved a step forward on Wednesday after a Delhi court formally framed charges against them and several other accused.Additional Sessions Judge Prashant Sharma framed charges against Chandrashekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, and 15 others in the Enforcement…
Spain have received a major boost ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with coach Luis de la Fuente expressing confidence that teenage star Lamine Yamal will be fit for the team’s opening match against Cape Verde on June 15.Yamal, who suffered a left hamstring injury while playing for Barcelona in April, will not feature in…
New Delhi: India’s target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030 could generate more than 44 lakh full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs, with rooftop solar emerging as the single largest employment generator, accounting for nearly 43% of the total, according to a new study.The findings are significant as rooftop solar gains momentum across…