Plush toys travelling into space may sound unusual, yet they have quietly remained part of human spaceflight for decades. Missions conducted by organisations like NASA and companies such as SpaceX often include small soft mascots inside spacecraft cabins. These objects are known as zero gravity indicators. They begin to float once a spacecraft leaves Earth’s…
Rashid Khan. (BCCI/IPL Photo) Rashid Khan added another major milestone to his glittering IPL career after moving into the top 10 wicket-takers in tournament history during Gujarat Titans’ emphatic win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.The Afghan spinner delivered a match-winning performance, finishing with superb figures of 4/33 in his four…
England vs New Zealand (Screengrab) There was a light-hearted moment before the high-pressure clash between England and New Zealand in Colombo when New Zealand’s national anthem accidentally played in fast forward. The unexpected goof-up left players smiling and laughing, easing tension ahead of the must-win Super Eight match at the R Premadasa Stadium. India beat…
IT story isn’t in tatters, stocks are a different matter Friday morning’s rout of Indian tech stocks is a signal for sober reflection, not panic. It was waiting to happen after outsourcing major Accenture announced weak revenue growth, and more importantly, a dip in new orders. The company said clients aren’t increasing their overall tech…
A butterfly-friendly garden can bring a very special kind of life to an Indian city home. Even a small balcony, terrace, or courtyard can become a wholesome space when the right plants are chosen and cared for well. The best part is that this kind of gardening does not need to be complicated or expensive….
In today’s fast-paced world, vigilance is key—whether you’re on the road or handling equipment, stay alert to avoid slips. A hasty comment might sour a friendship, and at work, precision is your best ally. Hold off on big purchases until you have clarity, and remember: opt for relaxation techniques over reckless spending. Move with care…
India and the United States have reached a pivotal trade understanding that marks not merely an economic reset, but a deeper inflexion point in their bilateral relationship. After months of strain—highlighted by punitive tariffs that at one stage climbed as high as 50 per cent on Indian exports to the US—both sides now stand at…
A Sikh student was assaulted on the campus of San Jose State University after being mistaken for Hindu, prompting condemnation from Hindu advocacy groups and renewed calls for stronger campus security. The incident, which occurred on 7 February, is being investigated by campus and local authorities as a possible hate crime.According to university officials, the…
Jamshedpur: A CoBRA jawan was hurt in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in the Saranda forest on Thursday, even as security forces are engaged in the gun battle with the Maoist guerrillas for the second day in a row to finally flush out Naxals from West Singhbhum.On Thursday morning, an explosive went off when…
Rajasthan Royals players celebrate after the match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday did what no other team had managed in IPL 2026, defeating league leaders Punjab Kings by six wickets at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh. The win lifted RR one place up in the standings to third, with 12 points from…