UK temperatures rise to 21°C as warm spell returns across Wales and southern England / Image: File A major shift in the UK’s weather pattern is underway this week, forecasts show a strong area of high pressure settling over much of the country, bringing dry, stable and increasingly warm conditions to start the week.According to…
It is said that human resources are unofficial psychologists, lawyers, event planners, teachers, peacemakers, detectives and now also religious preachers. The recent alleged scandal at TCS Pune cannot be seen as an exception or in isolation. It raises a fundamental policy question: Should corporate houses have the power to shape the ideological boundaries of their…
“My eldest one is the most responsible one…” we’ve often seen parents praising their first born for just being the eldest. Many such children grow up like a role model to their younger siblings. That said, sometimes parents expect a little too much from the eldest one. While this sounds flattering to the younger ones,…
On August 12, 2026, the second Solar Eclipse of the year will take place. After seeing the initial Surya and Chandra eclipses in February and March, you are advised to be prepared to witness the second solar eclipse in the month of August. This is for all the sky watchers and astronomers, who are always…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Wonder kid, batting sensation, pocket dynamite, future star, teen sensation—commentators are now running out of words to describe 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He has become a nightmare for every bowler, including some of the top-ranked ones, whenever he walks out to bat. His fearless approach and ability to launch…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is on the verge of scripting yet another historic milestone in the IPL 2026 game against Delhi Capitals on Monday, needing just 11 runs to become the first player to reach 9000 runs in the tournament’s history. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart has been the face of consistency since 2008, and…
Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC result within this week, official says amid employee protest concerns reports MSBSHSE HSC result 2026 date: Amid concerns over employee protests and speculation around a possible delay, Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education officials have indicated that the MSBSHSE HSC result is expected within this week. The clarification follows…
The long-lost Revolutionary War Barracks have finally been uncovered by archaeologists in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, giving a close-up, personal view of day-to-day life for Continental Army soldiers in that time period. The barracks were constructed in August 1776 at the order of the Commonwealth of Virginia to accommodate up to 2,000 soldiers and 100 horses,…
The first phase of polling in the West Bengal Assembly elections has recorded a staggering turnout of over 93 percent. Such participation is never incidental. It signals churn. It reflects anxiety, aspiration, and a deep urge to be heard. Some interpret this as a vote against the incumbent government led by Mamata Banerjee. Others see…
(Photo Credit: Shutterstock) For ages now, parrots have caught the attention of people through their unique knack for replicating speech. Parrots can mimic sounds so well that they end up sounding like they’re actually conversing with someone. Even as such, although their vocalizing is commendable, it’s essential to differentiate imitation from linguistic comprehension. The truth…