Meet Yasuyuki Aono: Japanese scientist who kept a 1,200-year cherry blossom record alive until his death |

Each spring in Kyoto arrives with a quiet anticipation. Buds swell, branches soften, and for a brief, luminous moment, cherry blossoms transform the landscape into something almost unreal. For Prof Yasuyuki Aono, this annual spectacle was not merely a cultural ritual but a lifelong pursuit of precision. A researcher at Osaka Metropolitan University, he spent…

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NEET UG 2026: NTA opens portal for PwBD candidates to submit scribe details; check deadline here

NEET UG 2026: NTA opens portal for PwBD candidates to submit scribe details NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the portal for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates appearing in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 to submit details of their own scribe.According to the official notice…

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Delhi government to launch high-tech labs in four ITIs soon: CM Rekha Gupta | India News

Delhi govt to launch high-tech labs in four ITIs soon: CM Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a comprehensive initiative to strengthen technical and vocational education in the capital’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). According to the Delhi chief minister’s office, under this initiative in the field of skill development,…

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US stock market today (April 16, 2026): Wall Street holds near record highs; oil surge, Iran war keep investors cautious

Wall Street hovered near record levels on Thursday as investors paused after a sharp rally, weighing rising oil prices and uncertainty around the Iran conflict before making fresh bets.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, a day after hitting a new all-time high– its 10th gain in 11 sessions–while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 66 points…

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IPL 2026: Why is Rohit Sharma not playing in MI vs PBKS match? | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The build-up to Mumbai Indians’ clash against Punjab Kings was dominated by one question: would Rohit Sharma play?A day before the match, uncertainty hung thick. MI’s team management stayed tight-lipped, with their media manager confirming that the decision rested with the medical staff. Rohit, who had suffered a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers…

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‘Vaibhav Sooryavanshi future face of Indian cricket’: Lalit Modi’s bold prediction for boy wonder | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Lalit Modi NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made a bold prediction about young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying he could become the face of Indian cricket in the future. Known for spotting talent early, Modi recalled being completely stunned the first time he saw the teenager bat during the IPL.Speaking…

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