India’s Devdutt Padikkal (ANI Photo) Devdutt Padikkal’s sensational innings came to an end in the opening Test against Sri Lanka as the India batter was dismissed for a magnificent 167 off 230 balls in Galle. Padikkal, who had struck his maiden Test century on Day 1, continued his remarkable run on the rain-affected second day…
The fossil of Arctobatrachus urdensis as documented in 1948 (A–C), its skull as it appears today (D), and a reconstructed illustration (E). Scale bar: 10 cm. Credit: Schoch et al., 2026. Nearly 80 years ago, a British expedition discovered the battered remains of a giant fossil on the peak of an Arctic island. Unable to…
OJEE NEET UG 2026 merit list released for Odisha MBBS and BDS admissions; check ranks and counselling schedule OJEE NEET rank list 2026: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee has released the provisional state-level merit list for NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Odisha for the 2026-27 academic…
The Grammy-nominated singer was brought back to her hometown in Swansea for her final rites from Faro, Portugal, where she passed away after complications from emergency surgery. Image credit (Bonnie Tyler Instagram) Veteran icon Bonnie Tyler, who was best known for her songs like ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and ‘Holding Out for a Hero,’…
A powerful Gajakesari Yoga forms on August 17, influencing relationships significantly. This astrological event brings wisdom and emotional strength, focusing on connections. Libra and Aries will feel the relationship shifts most personally and strongly. Gemini and Capricorn may experience romance and partnership developments. Aquarius can anticipate hope and long-distance connections during this period. A powerful…
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari slams Sonia Gandhi NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday slammed Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi over the controversy surrounding the recitation of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day, saying the ‘Entire Bengal fuming, Congress must apologise’.Adhikari also accused the Congress of…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its 15-member squads for the Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games, with Fatima Sana returning as captain after missing the recent Sri Lanka T20I series while playing in The Hundred, according to the ICC.She will lead both teams. Asia Cup Squad and…
The foxes reduced seabird populations, which meant less nutrient-rich guano reached the islands. Arctic foxes introduced to more than 400 Alaskan islands for fur changed far more than the local wildlife. According to a study published in journal Science, by preying on seabirds, they disrupted the flow of nutrients from the ocean to land and…
PNB LBO recruitment 2026: Application deadline today for 545 Local Bank Officer posts PNB LBO recruitment 2026: Punjab National Bank (PNB) is conducting recruitment for Local Bank Officer (LBO) posts in Junior Management Grade Scale-I (JMGS-I), with 545 vacancies available under the 2026-27 recruitment process. Candidates seeking to apply should note that the application deadline…
Nearly six years after the passing of legendary singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam (SPB), memories of his warmth, friendship and extraordinary musical journey continue to touch millions. Over the years, several people who worked closely with him have shared emotional stories, but music director Gangai Amaran has now revealed one of the most heartbreaking moments from the…
