Tablet 291, the world’s oldest known birthday invitation, written around 100 AD by Claudia Severa to her friend Sulpicia Lepidina. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Imagine yourself as an archaeologist digging through thick, black mud at a Roman fort in northern England, and you find what looks exactly like a handful of wet wood shavings. Most…
NEW DELHI: With nine of the 12 states covered in Phase 2 of special intensive revision (SIR) having published their final electoral roll – including six on Saturday – their combined electorate is down 7.9% to 19.7 crore, as compared to 21.4 crore at the time of announcement of SIR exercise on October 27, 2025.Over…
Delhi’s second computerised admission draw has opened the doors of private schools to 8,976 children under the EWS, DG, and CWSN categories for the 2026-27 academic session. The Directorate of Education conducted the digital selection to ensure fairness, with admissions subject to eligibility conditions, age requirements, and mandatory documentation for the respective categories. Thousands of…
CHENNAI: As poll nears, campaign trails cut across boundaries of religion, faith and caste. Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, who in several interviews said he does not worship, attended a pooja at Sengeniamman temple in his constituency along with MP Dayanidhi Maran and Anna Nagar candidate N Chitrarasu.In Palacode, DMK candidate Dr Senthil Kumar, who as…
Yamaha Motor India has announced a voluntary recall for its 125 cc hybrid scooter range in India, covering the Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid and RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid. The recall has been issued due to a potential issue related to the front brake system.According to the company, scooters manufactured between May 2, 2024, and September…
Actress Taapsee Pannu has addressed her long-standing differences with actor-politician Kangana Ranaut. The two became part of a public feud in 2019 and 2020, with their names frequently being linked amid the ongoing debate over nepotism in Bollywood. However, Taapsee has now said that she has never met Kangana, either before or after the controversy.During…
India’s Ravi Bishnoi (ANI Photo) Ravi Bishnoi endured one of the toughest outings of his international career on Saturday, with the Indian leg-spinner registering an unwanted record during the second T20I against England at Old Trafford. Bishnoi became the first spinner from a Full Member nation to bowl three no-balls in a men’s T20I, capping…
Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul celebrates his fifty (AP Photo) KL Rahul scripted history against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, becoming the player with the most 50+ scores against RR in IPL history, after yet another composed half-century in a high-pressure chase at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.The Delhi Capitals batter now has 9 fifty-plus scores in just…
BJP to launch month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ nationwide to mark 25 years of PM Modi’s parliamentary political journey. (Photo: ANI) NEW DELHI: The BJP will launch a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ on September 17 to mark PM Modi completing 25 years in public service, with programmes ranging from blood donation and cleanliness drives to exhibitions,…
Manisha of India scores a goal during the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026 match between India and Chinese Taipei at Western Sydney Stadium on March 10, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) New Delhi: GMR Sports has expressed interest in the commercial rights tender floated by the All India Football Federation…
