Sir C V Raman (7 November 1888 – 21 November 1970), the first Asian and non-White person to receive a Nobel Prize in Physics. On February 28, 1928, Sir C.V. Raman demonstrated the Raman Effect: light changes wavelength and frequency when passing through a transparent material. That breakthrough won India its first Nobel Prize in…
The United States has finalised new rules for the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, commonly known as the Green Card lottery, introducing stricter identity verification requirements for applicants. The U.S. Department of State published the final regulation in the Federal Register under the title “Visas: Enhancing Vetting and Combatting Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program.”…
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, actor Vijay Thalapathy has positioned himself as an alternative for the people in a state where politics, for a very long time, has revolved around the DMK and the AIADMK.With its ideological differences with the NDA and political tussle with the DMK, TVK has emerged as…
Today is a day for taking it easy, encouraging a thoughtful approach in everything from driving to using everyday tools. Minimize conflicts by choosing not to engage in arguments, particularly in personal connections. Focus on safety and precision in your tasks, and be cautious with financial decisions. Slow down. The day asks for caution, especially…
MPSC Civil Engineering & Forest Services Prelims Result 2025 Declared The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has declared the results of the Maharashtra Civil Services Gazetted Combined Preliminary Examination 2025 conducted under Advertisement No. 012/2025. The result was officially released on 4 March 2026 on the Commission’s official website, mpsc.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the…
The Murdoch family saga is less a single feud and more an ongoing telenovela of power, politics, and press. Rupert Murdoch, the powerful media tycoon behind News Corp and Fox Corporation, has seen deep rifts play out between his children, particularly between James Murdoch and Lachlan Murdoch. The disagreement isn’t just about who takes the…
Have you ever noticed how some people just walk into the room and bring in a wave of enthusiasm? Well, we all have come across people who are known for their way of talking and how they turn even the toughest discussions into inspiring conversations and this is what makes them great motivators. Interestingly, certain…
Ahead of the admission season, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has updated its list of fake universities operating across India as of February 2026. A total of 32 institutions across 12 states and Union territories have been flagged as unauthorised. Delhi accounts for the highest number, with 12 institutions on the list.The latest addition is…
Gardeners are finding success in deterring deer, rabbits, and rodents from their plants by using strongly scented soap. This eco-friendly method creates a “smell fence” that confuses animals’ senses, encouraging them to forage elsewhere There is a silent battle taking place in backyard gardens. For many home gardeners, the bittersweet moment of seeing their favourite…
Former Donald Trump aide Joe Kent, who recently resigned as director of the US national counterterrorism center, made strong claims about Iran’s nuclear programme, saying Tehran was not close to becoming a nuclear power.Kent also said that former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes, had been “moderating their nuclear program,”…