RCB won the 2025 IPL trophy. Few teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have commanded as much attention and frustration as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). From their inception in 2008 as one of the most expensive franchises, RCB built a reputation on star power, loyal fan support and near misses. Owned initially by Vijay…
Delhi CM unveils FY27 Budget with focus on education access, student benefits and school modernisation NEW DELHI: The Delhi government announced a major push for education in its 2026–27 Budget, allocating Rs 19,148 crore to the sector with a focus on expanding access, upgrading infrastructure and introducing student-centric initiatives. The plan combines direct benefits for…
Newly released photographs from NASA’s Gemini 8 mission show Neil Armstrong and David Scott after an emergency return to Earth in 1966. The images were reportedly taken by Ron McQueeney and have been donated to the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta, Ohio, by McQueeney’s widow. They capture the astronauts on the deck of…
The Iran war-linked energy crisis is different from previous shocks. Oil and gas markets are not simply rising, they are repricing violently, around disruption risk. On March 20, Brent settled at $112.19 per barrel, its highest since July 2022, after roughly 440mn barrels were removed from global supply, over 22 days. By March 24, after…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit When Mette‑Marit married into Norway’s royal family in 2001, she was seen as a fresh, modern face—a once‑ordinary woman who brought warmth, relatability, and a touch of everyday reality into the formal world of the monarchy. At the time, her background and down‑to‑earth personality made her feel like someone readers might…
Chaitra Navratri is one of the most well-known Hindu festivals, and it is observed nationwide with much fanfare. Maa Durga is worshipped by devotees with the highest purity and devotion. During these nine days and nights, they engage in a variety of religious and spiritual activities. Chanting mantras devoted to Goddess Durga is one of…
Radhika Iyer Talati got cancer when she was 29. It was uterine cancer at an early stage, and it was managed. However, the doctors told her that she might get cancer in other reproductive organs like the breast or ovaries, and she has to be careful about it. So why did she get cancer? Who…
England batter Ben Duckett has pulled out of the Indian Premier League 2026, informing Delhi Capitals of his decision on Tuesday.Duckett, who was bought for Rs 2 crore at the auction, was in contention to open the batting alongside KL Rahul. However, he has decided not to take part in the season.His withdrawal could lead…
Shala Darpan 8th result 2026 declared, 97.01 per cent students pass RBSE exam The Rajasthan Shala Darpan 8th result 2026 has been declared by the board, and 12,45,735 students have successfully passed the examination. A total of 12,86,220 students appeared in the examination. This year, the pass percentage of students stands at 97.01 per cent….
Richard Bookstaber, author of A Demon of Our Own Design, warns today’s financial system faces dangers even greater than 2008./ Image: Institute for New Economic Thinking Richard Bookstaber, the financial analyst and author who spent decades working inside hedge funds and the US Treasury before writing the book that foreshadowed the 2008 financial crisis, says…