Ahmedabad: On Oct 4, 2024—barely a month after celebrating her 91st birthday—Asha Bhosle stepped into a recording studio in Versova to lend her voice to a devotional song praising the compassionate and nurturing qualities of Ashapura Mata, the deity revered as a ‘kuldevi’ by several communities in Gujarat.The bhajan conveyed that anyone who approaches Ashapura…
S8UL, a global name in esports and gaming content, has announced its participation across 13 titles at the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026, marking the highest number of titles by an Indian organisation at a global esports tournament.The organisation will enter qualification pathways across Apex Legends, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), Call of Duty: Warzone, Chess,…
India’s top drug advisory body recommends restricting over-the-counter access to most nicotine replacement therapies, sparking concerns that it will hinder smokers’ efforts to quit. While tobacco products remain widely available, this move could create more hurdles for those seeking quitting aids, potentially impacting public health initiatives. NEW DELHI: Access to quitting aids like nicotine gums…
Komodo Dragon, representative image only (Photo credit: AFP) SURABAYA: Indonesian authorities said Wednesday they have arrested six people allegedly involved in smuggling endangered Komodo dragons native to the archipelago and destined for Thailand.Two suspects were arrested in February in the port city of Surabaya on the east coast of Java island as they got off…
Data showed that inflation in the fuel and power category turned positive at 1.05 per cent in March. (AI image) WPI inflation: India’s wholesale price index (WPI) inflation for the month of March rose to 3.88 per cent, according to government data released on Wednesday. The increase was largely driven by a sharp rise in…
Joey Fatone, the beloved former NSYNC sensation, recently shared an astonishing tale of financial turmoil that saw him flirting with bankruptcy. One particularly unforgettable Christmas Eve included a power shut-off due to overdue bills, a stark reminder of his precarious situation. Although his accountant had previously assured him of stability, the hiatus of NSYNC left…
MP Board result 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has announced the Class 12 (Higher Secondary School Certificate – HSSC) Result 2026 today, April 15, 2026. Along with the results, the board has also released the stream-wise toppers list, highlighting the highest scorers across Humanities, Science, and Commerce streams.This year, the top…
Munaf Patel, Gautam Gambhir Former Indian cricketer Munaf Patel has backed men’s cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying that if he is removed from his position as the head coach, it will become tough to handle players, adding that many people don’t like Gambhir because he is a genuine person.“Just remember this, if a…
Automatic diesel SUVs within a limited budget are no longer defined by compromises in performance, features or refinement. Improvements in engine options and automatic transmission technology have reshaped the segment, offering buyers more practical choices. Manufacturers are introducing models that are easier to drive in urban conditions and more efficient to run over time. Better…
Thorns in different plant species have always been an interesting subject for botanists. Be it rose plants or cactus, they use thorns to protect themselves from herbivorous animals. It was long unknown to researchers about the genetic development of thorns in plants. This has been clarified recently through the discovery of how genetic mutations can…
