India’s indigenous B28 bullet train undergoes a key structural safety test at BEML’s Bengaluru facility ahead of planned trial runs in 2027. NEW DELHI: New Delhi: The country’s first indigenous high-speed train, B28, has undergone the vehicle body shell test, also known as the “squeeze test”, an important safety assessment to determine whether a train’s…
November 2026 brings multiple festival holidays for school students, including Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhaiya Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti. November 2026 is set to bring several festival-related holidays for school students across India. With Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhaiya Dooj, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti falling during the month, students can expect multiple…
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘King’ is yet to arrive in theatres, but it has already reportedly secured a record-breaking overseas distribution deal. According to a report, Phars Films has acquired the international theatrical rights of the Siddharth Anand directorial for a minimum guarantee of Rs 175 crore, making it the biggest overseas rights deal…
General:A slower, more low‑key rhythm might be more fitting for you than a schedule packed with exposure and nonstop interaction. With the Moon positioned in Cancer in your twelfth house, the day’s energy highlights concerns about spending, weariness, or a desire for solitude. Meanwhile, retrograde Saturn in Pisces occupying your eighth house signals Ashtama Shani,…
Widowed and divorced daughters returning to live with parents can now be added to their parents’ Central Govt Health Scheme (CGHS) cards, even after the death of the govt employee or pensioner in whose name the original card was issued. Health ministry has allowed eligible daughters to be added or reinstated in cards held by…
Centre raises export duties on diesel and ATF, while scrapping the levy on petrol exports for the next fortnight NEW DELHI: Govt Saturday increased the windfall gains tax on exports of diesel and jet fuel (ATF), while slashing the levy to zero on petrol for the fortnight beginning Oct 31.There is no change in excise…
R Praggnanandhaa at 2026 Chess Olympiad (Photo by Michal Walusza for FIDE) NEW DELHI: Indian Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa walked away with over Rs 1 crore in prize money after finishing runner-up at the Clutch Chess: Champions Showdown in Saint Louis, USA.However, despite the handsome reward, the young Indian chess star admitted that he was slightly…
Representative Image of genetically engineered tomato plants displaying red-purple hues in a field in response to nitrogen deficiency (AI-generated image) Cornell University scientists have developed genetically engineered tomato plants that turn red-purple when nitrogen becomes scarce, giving farmers a visible warning that crops may need fertiliser. Called RedAlert, the plants have moved beyond greenhouse experiments…
Rouble Nagi wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026; turns abandoned walls into classrooms for children An abandoned wall in a neighbourhood rarely attracts much attention. But for Indian artist and educator Rouble Nagi, it can become a classroom, a learning resource and a starting point for a child’s education. Over the past two decades,…
The Hindi film industry is mourning the loss of filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who died suddenly at his residence on Saturday after reportedly slipping and hitting his head. He was 59. Actor Hrithik Roshan, who collaborated with the director on the 2017 film ‘Kaabil’, has now shared an emotional tribute, remembering their time together and expressing…