For millions of years of existence, dinosaurs’ extinction was not as a result of their size, strength, or ferocity, but because the way their eggs were formed was a disadvantage to the species. Today, birds have evolved into masters of incubation, but new research published in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution revealed that…
Gold prices surged by Rs 1,914 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday, tracking firm global trends amid improving sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, PTI reported.On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery climbed by Rs 1,914, or 1.32 per cent, to…
‘O Romeo’ buzz surges for OTT debut. Rent from March 27 on Prime Video; full stream likely mid-April. Vishal Bharadwaj directorial blends crime, romance; stars Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, more. The wait for Shahid Kapoor fans is almost over as his latest collaboration with director Vishal Bhardwaj, the gritty crime romance ‘O Romeo’, prepares for…
Othman bin Affan Mosque/Image: SPA Tucked between narrow medieval lanes in historic Jeddah, the Othman bin Affan Mosque is offering a rare, layered look into the city’s past. Fresh excavations at the site have uncovered more than 1,300 years of continuous history, linking early Islamic foundations to global trade routes and evolving architectural traditions, as…
Strait of Hormuz (AP image) Iran has introduced a ‘safe shipping corridor’ that allows selected vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz via a route inside its territorial waters, as tensions in the region continue to disrupt global maritime traffic.The corridor is being offered only to ships that receive prior approval from Iranian authorities,…
Akshaye Khanna’s FA9LA Sher‑e‑Baloch moment in Dhurandhar set the bar high, and now Ranveer Singh answers with Khaled’s 1992 classic Didi as his new anthem in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, a track that ruled global charts, inspired countless remixes, and twice found new life in Bollywood before powering Ranveer’s rise in the Baloch saga. Akshaye Khanna…
There is a certain satisfaction in growing your own food, even if it is just a tiny plant on a balcony or in a window. One of the easiest and most rewarding plants you can grow in your home is chillies. You don’t have to have a large garden, special equipment, or even be an…
Iran lashed out at the United States after a reported strike on an F-35 stealth fighter, calling the aircraft a “monument to arrogance” and claiming the incident signals the “collapse of an order” dominated by American military power amid the ongoing war in the West Asia triggered by US, Israel attack on Iran on February…
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Friday notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026 to operationalise the simplified direct tax legislation passed by Parliament last year, with the new framework set to come into effect from April 1. “These rules may be called the Income-tax Rules, 2026. They shall come into force on the April…
CBSE mandates menstrual hygiene measures in schools The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has directed all affiliated schools to implement comprehensive menstrual hygiene management (MHM) measures, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that recognises menstrual health as a fundamental right tied to dignity, education, and equal opportunity. The directive calls for immediate improvements in…
