India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, second right, and Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando (78) exchange words (AP Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal’s explanation for his heated exchange with Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando has failed to convince former India cricketers, with Cheteshwar Pujara, WV Raman and Saba Karim criticising the opener for crossing the line during the second Test in…
Rupee began the week on a negative note, with market sentiment weighed down by a stronger dollar, rising crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions. On Monday, the domestic currency opened at 95.35 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market, slipping 17 paise from its previous close of 95.18.The decline comes after…
NEET UG 2026 registration expected to begin soon The National Testing Agency (NTA) is likely to start the registration process for NEET UG 2026 soon on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Although the official notification is yet to be released, there are several reports that indicate the application process is likely to start in early February…
Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh, a high school student from Letterkenny in County Donegal, Ireland, has earned international recognition for inventing Eco Purge, a plant-based biodegradable plastic. The material is designed to help tackle the growing problem of microplastic pollution. As it naturally breaks down, Eco Purge releases specialised enzymes that are designed to help degrade nearby…
Central zone’s capatin Rajat Patidar with teammates celebrate after his team won the Duleep Trophy 2025 final (PTI Photo) Bengaluru: The Duleep Trophy final is expected to move from the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE), on the outskirts of the city here, to either the M Chinnaswamy Stadium or MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with…
Volkswagen India has announced the start of local assembly for the upcoming Volkswagen Tayron R-Line SUV. Assembly is underway at the company’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant, in line with plans to launch the SUV in the first quarter of 2026. The new Tayron will serve as the brand’s top-tier offering in India, positioned above the Tiguan…
Today unfolds with a gratifying sense of achievement derived from genuine hard work, fostering emotional balance and harmonious family dynamics. Relationships blossom, and those unattached may find proposals on the horizon. Scholars will show remarkable concentration, while entrepreneurs can expect fruitful results. Exercise financial caution by prioritizing savings before expenditures. Prioritize your well-being through restful…
Shane Nigam‘s crime thriller ‘Dridam’ has generated discussion among viewers after its theatrical release. The film, directed by debutant Martin Joseph, received mostly mixed reviews from viewers, but one particular dialogue quickly caught the attention of audiences familiar with the ‘Drishyam’ franchise.The line, “Ah rahashyam ee bhoomiyil randamathoraal ariyilla…athu ennodoppam mannil alinju illathaakum (‘I will…
Tesla has confirmed plans to discontinue the Model S and Model X, marking the end of its longest-serving nameplates. The announcement was made via Tesla’s official X account and reshared by CEO Elon Musk. Production of both models will be wound down in a phased manner starting next quarter, with availability already being reduced in…
Representative Image of jellyfish floating gracefully in a microgravity environment (AI-generated image) In 1991, NASA sent jellyfish into orbit as part of an experiment to understand how microgravity affects an organism’s sense of balance. The mission carried Aurelia jellyfish polyps aboard the space shuttle, where scientists induced them to develop into their next life stage…
