NEW DELHI: There have been several broadcasting blunders over the years, but the one during the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh will surely stand out. During the opening Test in Dhaka, broadcasters mistakenly displayed India’s scorecard instead of Pakistan’s Playing XI.The error occurred after Pakistan won the toss and opted to field at the…
A small lab mistake became one of electronics’ most important manufacturing methods. Image credit – Wikimedia Laboratory mistakes often lead to something extremely unusual. In fact, many groundbreaking scientific findings have come from minor mishaps. For instance, according to some accounts, Polish chemist Jan Czochralski accidentally dipped his pen into molten metal rather than ink…
Aries The best way to handle a minor health issue today is by taking preventive measures before it worsens. Financially, you may come across a transaction that proves highly rewarding in the long run. Completing tasks efficiently and ahead of time is likely to earn you appreciation and recognition. A family trip may turn out…
Navi Mumbai: Environmental groups and citizen activists will organise a silent march in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, May 9, on the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day, to demand urgent protection of the city’s flamingo wetlands and fragile biodiversity. The march, themed #SaveFlamingoLakes, will begin at NRI Lake near Vanashree Building in Seawoods, NRI Phase-2,…
Bengaluru: As Happy Streets by The Times of India gears up for its final edition at Nandini Layout this Sunday (May 10), residents can expect a lively morning packed with art, fitness, culture and community-driven activities.The stretch near Oxford Secondary School will once again transform into a people-friendly public space where families, children, senior citizens…
Chennai: Chennai district marginally upped its performance this board exam, scoring a pass percentage of 95.43 — from 94.43 in 2024-25. Of the 62,841 students who took the test from 578 schools in the district, 59,967 passed. Girls secured a higher pass percentage (97.10%) than boys (93.57%). The city also improved its ranking to 20…
Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party is focusing on achieving momentum-based outcomes in the upcoming assembly elections, particularly in the southern states of Telangana and Karnataka. With both states scheduled to hold elections in 2028 within a six-month gap, party leaders are hoping that a win in Karnataka will be useful as a foundation to secure…
Kolkata: One-hundred and thirty-one students made it to the Top 10 list of Madhyamik this year—the highest in recent years—with Avirup Bhadra from Sarada Vidyamandir (Raiganj) High School bagging the first position with 698 marks (99.7%). Madhyamik results were announced on Friday. Last year, the top 10 ranks were shared by 66 students. This year’s…
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has announced the supplementary examination schedule for Class 12 science and general stream for 2026, offering another opportunity to students who were absent or failed in one or more subjects in the Feb-March examinations.The supplementary examinations are scheduled to be conducted in the second week…
Chandigarh: The administration has decided to set up a senior citizen home on part of the group home, Sector 31, which was originally constructed as a facility for people with mental and intellectual disabilities. The department of social welfare has invited Chandigarh residents to fill vacant seats of the paid senior citizen home.The senior citizen…
