Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final may have settled the destination of the trophy,…
Today, Mars is a cold, dry planet covered in dust, but scientists believe it looked very different billions of years ago, with a much thicker atmosphere, flowing rivers and lakes, and possibly even conditions that could have supported life. Over time, Mars lost most of that protective atmosphere, the planet cooled, and its water either…
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture,…
Suniel Shetty says he doesn’t discuss cricket with KL Rahul, recalls first meeting him as a fan and reveals why he skipped buying an IPL team Suniel Shetty has opened up about his bond with son-in-law and Indian cricketer KL Rahul, revealing that he first met the star batter as an admirer long before Rahul…
You may feel oddly mixed today, Virgo. One part of you wants to lie down and postpone everything, while another part stands straighter and says, get on with it. That split comes from Mercury sharpening your judgment while the Moon drains physical ease.Restlessness and laziness can come together. Annoying combination, I know. Still, your confidence…
Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days NEW DELHI: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday ended his 26-day hunger strike in the presence of Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, saying the decision followed prolonged negotiations and was taken to avoid any possibility of violence in the country. In a post on…
(From left) Tapan Mohanty, Rakesh Patra and Tapeshwarnath Das in Glasgow As the Indian gymnasts begin their Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Friday, two young athletes from Puri, Odisha, will be looking to make their mark on one of the biggest stages of their careers.Tapan Mohanty and Tapeshwarnath Das both took up gymnastics at…
Coffee is brewed billions of times every year, leaving behind mountains of damp grounds that are usually treated as little more than rubbish. Some find a second life in compost or gardening, but the overwhelming share is either burned or buried despite still containing a considerable amount of stored energy. The problem has never really…
Ludhiana, Jul 17 (ANI): Aryan Gupta with his parents celebrates after securing All India Rank (AIR) 1 in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, in Ludhiana on Thursday. (ANI Video Grab) When the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 examination was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak, All India Rank 1 (AIR 1)…
The wait for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana trailer is almost over. Ahead of its worldwide release on July 24, the film is all set to make a grand debut at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), where the makers will unveil the highly anticipated trailer to an international audience. Adding to the excitement, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash were…
