BENGALURU: At 12 pm on Friday, Raksha Bandhan shoppers on Instamart were ordering 857 rakhis every minute. One Bengaluru customer spent Rs 10,995 on five rakhis featuring 24-karat gold coins, while a shopper in Gurugram put together a Rs 14,630 basket containing rakhis, skincare products, chocolates and soft toys.These were among the festive snapshots shared…
The Bihar government has increased the number of music teacher vacancies under the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 after students raised concerns over the limited number of posts. The decision comes days after the Samrat-led government accepted several key demands of protesting aspirants, including conducting the recruitment examination in a single phase.Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari…
Couple recalls their near-death experience in Nepal floods (Image Credit: Instagram/ @cbsnews) Anjana Raja and Pattabiraman Venkatesan, a couple from the San Francisco Bay Area who were travelling on a pilgrimage to Tibet, described a terrifying escape after a huge mass of mud and debris suddenly rushed toward their tour bus near the Nepal-China border….
Aries Today, you are blessed by the auspicious Moon, which may make you feel happy. Chronic health-related issues are likely to be resolved now. It is a good time to initiate your postponed projects. Destiny may support you in terms of business gains. You may receive rewards for your hard work. Peaceful religious and work-related…
Emraan Hashmi announces postponement of Bengaluru gig (Image Credits IMDb) Emraan Hashmi has tested positive for swine flu (H1N1) after falling unwell following recent work-related travel, including a trip to Ranchi. The actor, who has been enjoying the success of ‘Awarapan 2’, reportedly underwent testing after feeling unwell for several days, with his results returning…
Argentina stun Netherlands to win third title. (Pic credit: FIH) Argentina women’s hockey team achieved a miracle on Saturday as they beat world No. 1 and three-time defending champions Netherlands in the World Cup final at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen to lift the title for the third time.Playing in front of a raucous crowd, the…
Jio IPO gets Sebi approval MUMBAI: Jio Platforms, the digital arm of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, has secured Sebi clearance for an initial public offering (IPO) expected to raise up to $4 billion, setting the stage for what could be India’s largest-ever stock market debut.In a stock exchange filing on Friday, RIL said Jio Platforms…
BITSAT 2026 Iteration 9 result out The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani has released the Iteration 9 seat allotment result for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026. The result is for candidates seeking admission to engineering and Master of Science (M.Sc.) courses.Candidates who took part in the…
Anima Anandkumar has spent much of her career trying to bring two worlds closer together: artificial intelligence and science.Now, that work has earned her a spot on TIME’s list of the 100 most influential people in AI. The Indian-born scientist has worked on using AI to tackle some seriously complex problems, from predicting the weather…
On August 29, 2026, Yi Hai Day encourages all zodiac signs to embrace patience while focusing on gentle growth. This Yin Wood Pig Day is perfect for meticulous planning and ensuring boundaries are respected. Those born under the Snake and Monkey signs should be particularly discerning in their choices. Conversely, Rabbits, Goats, and Tigers can…
