A turnout of 93.19% is hard to ignore. In the first phase of West Bengal’s assembly elections, covering 152 constituencies, 3.35 crore out of 3.61 crore registered voters cast their ballots. That is the highest participation the state has seen since Independence. The figure has drawn attention across the political spectrum. The Supreme Court has…
New research reveals that the alpine vegetation line in the Himalayas is rising due to rapid warming, with some areas seeing significant upward shifts annually. This ‘greening’ of the mountains, driven by increased temperatures and exposed soil, could profoundly impact Asia’s water cycle as these plants play a crucial role in water management. Mountains have…
All Vaishnavas are preparing to celebrate Narasimha Jayanti on April 30, 2026. The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Narasimha, one of the fourth incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The day is celebrated with great grandeur and enthusiasm across the world by the devotees of Lord Vishnu. Narasimha Jayanti is celebrated on…
Sri Lanka cricket (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket president Shammi Silva has resigned from his position with immediate effect, triggering a major shake-up in Sri Lankan cricket administration.In an official statement released on Wednesday, SLC confirmed that not only Silva but also all office bearers and members of the Executive Committee had stepped…
RR batter hilariously replies to Salman Khan’s post NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning chase against Punjab Kings on Tuesday, chasing down 223 runs in Mullanpur to hand PBKS their first defeat of IPL 2026.The star of the night was South African batter Donovan Ferreira, who smashed an unbeaten 52 off just 26…
MBSE Mizoram Board HSLC result 2026 The Mizoram Board of School Education (MBSE) has released the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) Result 2026 today, April 29, 2026. Candidates can visit the official website, mbse.edu.in to download the scorecards. The result has been declared for Arts, Science, and Commerce—at the same time. Students who appeared…
Archaeologists have identified a rare, 2,000-year-old Roman artefact known as the ‘Berlanga Cup,’ discovered in the soil of the La Cerrada de Arroyo site in Soria, Spain. This cup is made from bronze and is a very rare example of what are known as ‘Hadrian’s Wall Series’ vessels, and these normally come with decorative enamel…
Democracy is always a question mark, often an exclamation point, but never a full stop because democracy’s work is never done.Democracy constantly reinvents itself, and India’s democracy, the largest in the world, is working overtime to reinvent itself, in an exercise that has raised more question marks than there are quills on an agitated porcupine….
Drawing may look like a simple childhood pastime, but research suggests it is doing far more than filling blank pages. It engages perception, memory, motor control and even early social understanding, turning a quiet activity into a powerful mental exercise. For young children, each line and shape becomes part of how they process the world…
In astrology Venus is the planet of love, beauty, luxury, relationships and artistic expression. When Venus is strong in one’s chart it is said to give one a charm, a harmony, a financial comfort and a refined sense of aesthetics. But when they are weak or sick, they may have problems with human relations, self-esteem,…