In most traditional Indian households, it is an age-old ritual to light a diya under the Tulsi plant in the evening, but do you know why this tradition is so important in Hindu culture? Read on to know more…Why this Hindu tradition?Lighting a diya under Tulsi plant symbolizes devotion, purity, and divine protection. In most…
Image Credit: Restoring Upland Nature/Website Dame Judi Dench has joined the celebration of a major golden eagle recovery in southern Scotland after the population climbed above 50 individual birds. The actress named one of five fledglings produced this summer as GoldenEye, while fellow actor Sam Heughan named another as Sassy. The young birds are part…
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a fresh notice announcing changes to the Minimum Standards of Requirements for Post-Graduate Courses, 2023. The updated rules have come into effect immediately and all medical colleges must follow them.The notice was issued by the Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB), which works under the NMC and is responsible…
As AI tools become a go-to source for career advice, many students are turning to ChatGPT for answers to life-changing questions. While it can simplify research and compare career options, it cannot understand your passions, strengths or long-term aspirations. Here’s why some career decisions should always involve human guidance, not just artificial intelligence. Imagine it…
Capricorn, today calls for resilience as you face tests of patience wrapped in financial tight spots and a clouded mood. Achievement at work may take time to surface, so pour your energy into completing tasks with care. In matters of the heart, expect genuine connections to lift your spirits. Not every day feels rewarding, Capricorn,…
VISHWAS Fellowship applications open at PRL for young PhD researchers in fundamental science The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) has invited applications for the Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship, known as VISHWAS, for young researchers pursuing fundamental science with societal relevance. The fellowship has been introduced to honour the vision of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai and will support…
A new-look South Africa national cricket team scythed through New Zealand national cricket team’s batting lineup to comfortably win Sunday’s first Twenty20 international by seven wickets, with 20 balls to spare. The visitors’ seam attack proved unplayable early on as World Cup finalists New Zealand were reduced to 36-5 before being dismissed for 91 in…
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, celebrates with teammate after the dismissal (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in a six-match ODI tri-series from October 18 to 31, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday.Matches will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore, with the top two teams meeting in the October…
𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞 (X-Cricbuzz) “Picture abhi baaki hain,” says Biju Nair. The former Services team coach has watched Aaron George from close quarters and, on a sun-drenched Wednesday afternoon in Harare, he saw another important chapter being written. India were chasing 311 in the U-19 World Cup semifinal on the back of twin hundreds from Afghanistan’s…
Dalal Street ended Thursday on a bright note, with benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closing nearly 1% higher. The momentum was buoyed by a sharp rally in IT stocks and easing crude oil prices as geopolitical tensions showed signs of cooling. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 579.48 points, or 0.75%, to close at 77,502.12…
