Pluto lost its planet status 20 years ago; the scientist nicknamed ‘Plutokiller’ explains why For generations of schoolchildren, the solar system had nine planets. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune — and Pluto, the tiny, distant world at the edge of the planetary family. Then, on August 24, 2006, everything changed. Pluto lost…
Virender Sehwag, Aaryavir Sehwag NEW DELHI: The BCCI Men’s Selection Committee on Thursday announced India’s Under-19 squads for Australia’s Under-19 tour of India, which will feature three One-Day matches and two Multi-Day fixtures.One of the biggest takeaways from the squads is the inclusion of former India cricketer Virender Sehwag’s son, Aaryavir Sehwag, in the One-Day…
Raksha Bandhan is not merely a family celebration; traditionally, it is a sacred ritual representing protection, affection, responsibility and the strengthening of the sibling bond.In 2026, Raksha Bandhan will be observed on Friday, August 28 in India. The Purnima Tithi begins on August 27 and continues until the morning of August 28. For New Delhi,…
A 21-year-old student named Muskan was fatally stabbed inside her Delhi home. NEW DELHI: A 21-year-old student and model, identified as Muskan, was allegedly stabbed to death inside her second-floor home in west Delhi’s Tilak Nagar on Wednesday evening, with police suspecting the involvement of her former gym trainer, Imran.Muskan was reportedly alone at home…
A woman survived a ten-story fall after a tree branch pierced her thigh MUMBAI: A 26-year-old woman who allegedly jumped from the 10th floor of an SRA building in Bhandup survived after her fall was broken by a tree. Mumbai fire brigade carried out a delicate rescue operation and brought her down from a height…
Lucknow: Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) will hold its 11th convocation on Aug 29, ending a gap of more than three years, with students from four academic years—2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026—set to receive degrees and medals.Defence minister Rajnath Singh will attend as chief guest, while Rajya Sabha MP Mithlesh Kumar will be the guest…
In the last five months, a little over 1.4 lakh households surrendered their LPG connections. NEW DELHI: Only about 20% of LPG consumers who have a PNG network in their neighbourhood and can switch to the cleaner fuel have actually converted to piped gas despite govt’s push following the military conflict in West Asia earlier…
Image: The Guardian/Jenny Vickers A former dairy farm in the UK has undergone a striking transformation after humans stepped back and allowed natural processes to reshape the land. At Heal Somerset, a 460-acre site in Somerset acquired by the rewilding charity Heal in December 2022, the first three years of nature recovery have brought a…
The breakout level of 156,000 level from the formation and last week’s key support, remains the crucial floor to watch. Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are showing encouraging signs and the near-term trend remains bullish, while the base trend for silver also remains positive, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities,…
MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has clarified her earlier criticism of Kriti Sanon’s controversial Raksha Bandhan advertisement, stressing that her remarks were not directed at the actor personally but were rooted in a broader discussion about the cultural significance of Indian festivals. According to Kangana, festivals are “not just about aesthetics” but an “expression of…
