According to top sources in govt, Foxconn executives have surveyed the plot of land near Sanand. GANDHINAGAR: Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group, better known as Foxconn, the world’s leading electronics contract manufacturer, is scouting for a land parcel of more than 200 acres to set up a technology park and high-end electronics manufacturing facility. Apart…
The Moon has been romanticised for centuries, but few people have ever tried to give someone a piece of it. In 2002, that idea became part of an extraordinary theft at Nasa’s Johnson Space Center, where an intern helped remove a safe containing Apollo lunar samples and other irreplaceable scientific material. The stolen collection included…
School holidays today, August 26, 2026: State-wise status across India Schools in several parts of India are closed today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, for Eid-e-Milad, also known as Milad-un-Nabi. However, the holiday is not a blanket school closure across the country. School schedules are determined by state holiday calendars, education departments, district orders and individual…
Nora Fatehi breaks down while recalling the trauma, isolation and professional setbacks she faced during the Sukesh Chandrasekhar controversy. Nora Fatehi has spoken about one of the most difficult chapters of her life, recalling the years she spent dealing with public scrutiny after being linked to jailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in connection with the Rs…
A day filled with challenges calls for unwavering patience and relentless effort to achieve visible outcomes. The encouragement from a younger sibling or akin companion serves as a vital boost. Relationships provide a robust foundation and the growth of children offers uplifting moments. Financial success directly aligns with discipline and a strong work ethic. Practicing…
India performed 11,558 livingdonor and 1,918 deceased-donor kidney transplants in 2024, while 61,668 patients remained on the waiting list as of Feb 9. NEW DELHI: India faces a widening gap between demand for kidney transplants and the availability of donor organs, with 61,668 patients on the waiting list, nearly five times the number of kidney…
Deep inside a crystal cooled to nearly -230°C, MIT physicists have caught something rarely seen in quantum materials: two populations of electrons rebuilding themselves into wave-like order after being scattered apart by laser light, and doing so in two completely different ways. Working with erbium tritelluride, a rare-earth material known for hosting a pair of…
UP government doubles MBBS, BDS intern stipend to Rs 25,000; 3,928 interns to benefit The Uttar Pradesh government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS and BDS graduates undergoing mandatory rotatory internship from Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000. The decision was approved by the state Cabinet on August 25, 2026, at a meeting chaired by…
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and the smug concierge in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York,” has sadly passed away. He was 80.Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him…
Today is ripe for productivity, as your mental clarity and emotional balance align harmoniously. Business professionals will thrive by making informed choices after thoughtful evaluation. Romantic partners will enjoy meaningful discussions and deepen their connections through small but sincere acts. Students and anyone handling finances should seize this moment of focus for optimal outcomes. A…
