Veteran singer Suresh Wadkar has addressed the long-standing rumour that he once rejected a marriage proposal from Madhuri Dixit because she was “too thin.” ‘Madhuri might pull out whatever hair I have left’ Speaking to Lallantop, Wadkar dismissed the claim and revealed that he never actually received any proposal from the actress’s family.“Hey Bhagwan, woh…
England’s captain Ben Stokes, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has acknowledged concerns surrounding the Lord’s pitch used for the opening Test between England and New Zealand, admitting that the surface did not meet the standards expected at the iconic venue.Following England’s 115-run victory on Sunday, the MCC released a statement…
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage in the United States eased last week after climbing to its highest level in nine months, offering some relief to prospective homebuyers navigating a challenging housing market.According to Freddie Mac, the US-government-sponsored mortgage finance corporation whose weekly survey is widely regarded as a key indicator of US…
Rohtak: A research project submitted by Prof. Vinita Hooda, Professor in the department of Botany at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), has been approved for financial assistance of ₹25 lakh by the Haryana State Council for Science, Innovation and Technology (HSCST), Panchkula.The three-year research project, titled Mycorrhiza–Microbiome Synergy as a Sustainable Soil Management Strategy for Reducing…
A child spends hours drawing, building things, collecting objects, making up stories, or exploring how things work. Adults may sometimes see these activities as “wasting time” compared to academics. But hobbies often reveal a child’s natural curiosity.When parents repeatedly dismiss hobbies as useless, children may start believing that only certain types of learning have value,…
Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has opened up about the legal troubles that landed him in jail for 70 days, the people who stood by him, and why he harbours no resentment towards mentor and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt for not publicly speaking in his defence.Vikram Bhatt was in jail for 70 days after being arrested in connection…
Manav Suthar (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Manav Suthar could hardly have asked for a better start to his Test career. The left-arm spinner marked his debut with three wickets on Day 2 against Afghanistan, earning praise from legendary India captain and batting great Sunil Gavaskar.Suthar struck in his very first over in Test cricket, dismissing…
The global airline industry is set for a sharp downturn in profitability in 2026, with earnings almost halved compared to earlier forecasts, as the ongoing Middle East conflict pushes up fuel prices, disrupts key flight routes and strains airline operations worldwide.The International Air Transport Association said on Sunday that it now expects the industry to…
Coal India Limited (CIL) will soon close the online application process for Management Trainee (MT) Recruitment 2026. Interested and eligible candidates who have not yet applied can submit their applications through the official website, coalindia.in, before the registration deadline on June 11, 2026.Through this recruitment drive, Coal India aims to fill a total of 660…
Common bean plants, a global food staple, possess a remarkable defense mechanism. When caterpillars chew their leaves, the plant releases a specific airborne signal, triggered by the insect’s saliva. This scent attracts parasitic wasps, which then eliminate the caterpillar threat, showcasing a silent, sophisticated natural defense system honed over millions of years. They don’t move….
