When people think about the natural beauty of India, they think about snow-clad mountains, dense forests, and golden beaches. However, the country’s extensive grasslands are just as stunning, playing a vital role in supporting wildlife, bird species, and entire ecosystems. Referred to as “forgotten ecosystems” of the country, the grasslands in India provide habitats to…
CHENNAI: Flagging that “free is the most expensive word in public policy”, chief economic adviser (CEA) Anantha Nageswaran said infrastructure built on the promise of free or below-cost services cannot attract patient capital. “What makes infrastructure worthy of patient capital? There are three conditions: quality infrastructure, contract certainty, and policy certainty. And the fourth, which…
Ask parents of teenagers or grown-up children what they wish they had done differently, and many of their answers sound surprisingly similar. They rarely talk about buying more toys or planning bigger birthday parties. Instead, they mention the conversations they postponed, the moments they rushed through and the simple habits they assumed there would always…
Re-NEET UG 2026: AIR 9 Gaurav Singh attributes success to consistency, discipline and regular revision The National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the NEET UG 2026 results on July 16, 2026, with more than 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying for the country’s largest medical entrance examination. As students across India checked their scorecards, one of the candidates…
Geopolitical developments, crude oil major driving factors for market movement this week After snapping a two-week winning run, Indian equities are likely to remain sensitive to geopolitical developments, with the Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran standoff and crude oil prices expected to influence trading activity this week.According to analysts, with the quarterly earnings season now behind…
Levin Paulose (PC: @ppv931680) When most people see a cardboard box, an old wire or a discarded battery, they see scrap or something to throw away. But 12-year-old Levin Paulose from Kerala sees something entirely different, he sees the raw materials for his next invention in these ordinary materials.Meet Levin PauloseLevin is a normal school…
The Income Tax Act, 2025 came into force from April 1, marking a major overhaul of India’s tax framework, with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) describing it as a step towards simplified compliance and a “new chapter” in tax administration, according to PTI.The new law replaces the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961, and…
India vs England 1st ODI Live Score: India will kick off their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup when they take on England in the first match of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. After a disappointing T20I campaign, the focus now shifts to the 50-over format, with the return of…
Indian oil refiners are modifying operations to handle a wider range of complex crude grades. (AI image) The Middle East conflict has complicated the refining calculations for Indian refiners – not just in terms of the amount of crude oil that is available, but also for the kind of crude that is available. Indian oil…
Gujarat’s Takshvi Vaghani, an 8-year-old prodigy, has achieved two Guinness World Records in limbo skating, gliding under a bar just 16 centimeters high. Her passion for the sport ignited during the COVID-19 lockdown, with her parents’ unwavering support and her own dedication fueling her success. Despite the sport’s obscurity in her region, Takshvi’s relentless practice…
