Dibrugarh: A mushroom exploration programme in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district has led to the discovery of the rare and high-value Cordyceps mushroom, a find researchers say could have major medicinal, scientific and economic implications for the region.The discovery was made by a team led by Dr Senpon Ngomle, assistant professor at the Pasighat-based Central…
Rajasthan Royals players and head coach Kumar Sangakkara display Pink Promise Match jersey in Jaipur on Wednesday Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals have announced that the home fixture against Gujarat Titans on May 9 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, will be the franchise’s Pink Promise Match for IPL 2026, a marquee fixture dedicated to driving long-term social…
TVK chief Vijay meets Governor Rajendra Arlekar, stakes claim to form govt in Tamil Nadu NEW DELHI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Wednesday met Tamil Nadu governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to stake claim to form the next government after his two-year-old party emerged as the single largest in the recent assembly elections.In its…
Tulare Lake has made a surprising comeback, once known as Pa’ashi by the Tachi Yokut tribe. This rare event shows how a long-gone terminal lake can reclaim its original basin. It used to be the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi until it was drained in the late 1800s for farming purposes. In 2023,…
America’s widening income divide has become more visible after the sharp rise in fuel prices linked to the Iran war, with lower-income households forced to cut back on driving even as their spending on gasoline increased, according to a new Federal Reserve Bank of New York study cited by AP.The report showed that while wealthier…
R Madhavan hasn’t just been setting a benchmark when it comes to his roles onscreen, but the actor is also an inspiration offscreen, be it as a family man or as a parent. While Madhavan is a huge star, his son Vedaant Madhavan has followed his own path and is a swimmer. Representing India, he…
When Vijay stepped into politics with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, he positioned himself as a fresh alternative, powered by youth support and digital mobilisation. His campaign spoke of dignity, clean governance and empowerment, which has now translated into victory for him at the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections.But what Vijay’s entry did not change was Tamil Nadu’s…
Vinesh Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has announced the rules and schedule for the 2026 Asian Games wrestling selection trials, and one major outcome is that Vinesh Phogat will not be eligible to compete in them. The federation said only medal winners from the 2025 Senior National Wrestling Championship,…
NASA’s Perseverance has captured a sweeping new panorama of a rugged Martian region nicknamed “Crocodile Bridge”, revealing one of the oldest known landscapes on Mars in remarkable detail. The 360-degree mosaic, created using the rover’s Mastcam-Z camera system, combines 980 images captured across multiple Martian days, or sols. Located on the rim of Jezero Crater,…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta drinks ORS as she flags off 13 mobile heat relief units to provide relief during the ongoing heatwave at Delhi Secretariat New Delhi: With temperatures soaring across the capital, chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday launched an on-ground heat relief response by flagging off 13 mobile heat relief units from…
