Ira Singhal UPSC Journey Shows How Determination Redefines Success In Civil Services When people talk about India’s toughest exams, the UPSC Civil Services Examination almost always comes up in the same breath as words like “grit”, “competition”, and “dream job”. But every once in a while, a story emerges that doesn’t just talk about clearing…
Krunal Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya battled cramps on a difficult Raipur surface where stroke-making remained challenging throughout the thrilling IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians in Raipur. Krunal anchored RCB’s tense chase with a fighting 73 while wickets kept falling regularly at the other end. Battling cramps…
Ancient rocks in Quebec, dating back 3.77 billion years, may hold the oldest evidence of life. Microscopic tube-like structures and filaments, resembling modern microbes, were found alongside chemical signatures of biological activity. Image credits: James St. John, via Wikimedia Commons In the wilds of northern Quebec, near the shore of Hudson Bay, there is a…
Amavasya is regarded as one of the most auspicious days to engage in spiritual and religious practices. For the serenity of their ancestors, people perform puja. On this fortunate day, there will also be Shani Amavasya and Vat Savitri Vrat. Jyeshtha Amavasya is being observed today, May 16, 2026, according to Drik Panchang. Shani Jayanti…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday chaired the 5th meeting of IGoM in Delhi to review the existing risks to energy supply chains and domestic availability of essential commodities in the wake of the conflict in West Asia.“I urge people to remain calm and avoid any kind of panic as the govt is…
A handwritten note left by a homeless man inside a small community library in North Yorkshire, UK, has gone viral widely on social media. The note was discovered inside a converted red telephone box in the village of Kirk Deighton, where locals had created a free public library for residents and visitors.In the short message,…
In its sharpest single-day fall in more than a month, the rupee tumbled nearly 0.9 per cent to close at a record low of 95.31 against the US dollar on Monday as surging crude oil prices and escalating US-Iran tensions rattled financial markets, Reuters reported.The currency slide came after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s…
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has frequently spoken about the complicated relationship he shared with his father, former cricketer, actor Yograj Singh, whose intense training methods left a lasting impact on him. Now a father himself, Yuvraj has opened up about parenthood and how his own experiences have shaped the way he wants to raise…
JNV Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test 2026 result JNV Class 11 Lateral Entry Selection Test 2026 result: The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) has declared the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Lateral Entry Selection Test (LEST) 2026 results for Class 11 admissions. Students who appeared for the entrance examination can now check and download their scorecards…
Vinesh Phogat (ANI photo) Vinesh Phogat has responded strongly to the Wrestling Federation of India’s (WFI) show-cause notice, insisting that she is fully eligible to return to competitive wrestling and rejecting several of the federation’s claims regarding timelines and rule violations. Vinesh Phogat statement In her detailed statement, Vinesh confirmed receipt of the notice dated…
