Rahul Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, Jyoti Basu, Mamata Banerjee (File photo) NEW DELHI: Nearly 50 years have passed since the Congress party’s Indira Gandhi era, when stalwart Siddhartha Shankar Ray helmed West Bengal as chief minister. His tenure ended in 1977, giving way to a sweeping communist surge led by veteran Marxist Jyoti Basu, who would…
A dead star is “pulsing” every 20 days, pointing to Einstein’s theory. Image credit – Gemini Black holes are famous for hiding secrets. Scientists have discovered a periodic signal originating from what was once a star destroyed by a black hole. The signal repeats itself once every 20 days in the form of pulsations, suggesting…
Not your loudest day, and that’s okay. The Moon sits in a testing place for you, and it can shake confidence like wind shaking a tall tree. You may need encouragement, even for tasks you usually handle with ease.Expenses are likely to run higher than income. It can be travel costs, a sudden repair, or…
Indian students win four gold medals at International Chemistry Olympiad 2026; country finishes joint first India achieved its best-ever performance at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026, with all four members of the national team winning gold medals at the competition held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from July 10 to July 19, 2026. The achievement…
Today is all about teamwork and appreciation, as social networks shine bright. Embrace the opportunities for recognition and esteem, but remain aware of any nagging self-doubt that may influence important choices. In your personal life, cherish the little moments with loved ones. For professionals, the horizon looks promising, while students are encouraged to harness their…
PMC JE admit card 2026 released PMC JE admit card 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has officially released the hall tickets for the Junior Engineer (Civil), Class-3 recruitment examination 2025. Candidates who applied under Advertisement No. 1/1579 can now download their admit cards from the PMC recruitment portal.The Junior Engineer (Civil) exam will be…
BENGALURU: When Hina Bano received the news of her maiden call-up to the Indian senior women’s hockey team on Monday, emotions came rushing in all at once.Hina’s first instinct was to call her mother. She broke down inconsolably — not merely out of joy, but from the memories of everything her daughter had endured to…
There is evidence of a phantom gas leak occurring in the middle of the sea, which could contribute to a rapid increase in the destruction of the Earth’s climate. This is a newly discovered oceanic gas leak, which largely consists of methane leaking out of the ocean floors. Experts who study the phenomena of oceanic…
NEW DELHI: Congress neta Rahul Gandhi Wednesday alleged “PM Narendra Modi is compromised”, saying he was stopped from speaking during the motion of thanks debate because he wanted to raise issues critical to the people. This was the first time a leader of opposition was thwarted from addressing Lok Sabha, Rahul claimed.Rahul, along with MP…
BITSAT registration deadline extended: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani has extended the registration process for the Birla Institute of Technology and Science Admission Test (BITSAT) 2026. The application process for BITSAT 2026 is being conducted entirely online through the official admissions portal. Candidates must complete several steps during the registration process,…
