By Vithal C Nadkarni The celebrated American naturalist-cum-essayist Henry David Thoreau once confessed in his journals that he did ‘not know where to find in any literature, whether ancient or modern, any adequate account of that Nature with which i am acquainted.” Thoreau added candidly, though almost as an arguably subversive afterthought, that “mythology came…
Ancient history often feels distant and abstract, reduced to fossil fragments and textbook timelines. Yet every so often, a scientific discovery makes the past feel unexpectedly personal. A new Neanderthal DNA study has done just that. Researchers analysing ancient genomes now suggest there may have been a clear partner preference when modern humans and Neanderthals…
This week feels like tending your own garden. Quiet improvements, steady comfort, and a stronger home atmosphere. With the Sun in Pisces, your focus turns towards emotional security, friendships, and your longer hopes. Early in the week, domestic harmony is strong. The home environment feels supportive, and even small changes, like cleaning a corner or…
Ranchi: City markets are awash in a riot of colours as Holi is approaching, transforming Lalpur, Doranda, Upper Bazar, Morhabadi and other areas into vibrant hubs of festive shopping.Temporary stalls have mushroomed across major chowks and roadside stretches, their counters piled high with neon pink, electric blue and sunshine yellow gulal. Bundles of colourful water…
Jammu & Kashmir (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir scripted history by winning their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after their final against Karnataka ended in a draw on Saturday. They were declared champions because of a massive first-innings lead, which proved decisive in the summit clash.In terms of prize money, the BCCI had increased…
Tier-I result declared for KVS and NVS recruitment, Tier-II details out KVS Tier-II exam 2026 dates: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti have declared the result of the Tier-I examination conducted for recruitment to various teaching and non-teaching posts. Candidates who appeared in the examination held on January 10 and 11, 2026,…
NEW DELHI: Airlines that fly to, from, and through the regions impacted by the US-Israeli strikes against Iran are now steering clear of the same and trying to find ways to evacuate their crew from there. Going ahead, flights between the west and India, among other places in the east, will now get longer and…
Because we can’t consume the earth to save it Lithium came into existence minutes after the Big Bang. Stars still produce lithium. How it accumulates on earth, given that it’s an unstable element always bound to another element, is not known. Mined for almost a century, lithium has been central to the promise of reducing…
Sanjay Manjrekar, ex-India batter and commentator, grew up dreading his father Vijay, who was a 1960s Test star with 17 centuries. Vijay’s mantra for his son was: Perfection or silence. No praise, just critiques. In his 2018 autobiography ‘Imperfect’ and earlier interviews, Sanjay had recalled having zero warmth from his father. He described his father…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for February 28, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…