Spread the love Photo credit: AP Venezuela’s government on Saturday accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations in multiple states after at least seven explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported over the capital, Caracas, around 2 am local time.Following the strikes, President Nicolás Maduro declared a nationwide state of emergency, ordered national defence plans to be implemented...
21-Year-Old IIT Student Secures Landmark International Placement
Spread the love A 21-year-old final-year student from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) has achieved a major milestone by securing a record-breaking international placement package, drawing nationwide attention during the current campus recruitment season. The student, enrolled in the Computer Science and Engineering programme, received an overseas job offer with a compensation package reported to be among the highest ever...
‘Extreme personality’: Musk’s success decoded; first wife reveals Tesla CEO’s work ethic
Spread the love Elon Musk’s ex-wife, Justine, revealed the secrets behind his immense success: an all-consuming obsession and the power of strategic ‘no.’ She explained that extreme achievers like Musk possess an “insane work ethic” and prioritize their goals by declining distractions. This relentless focus, even at the cost of personal comfort, fueled his rise to the top. Justine Musk,...
Cooch Behar Trophy Tournament Highlights
Spread the love The Cooch Behar Trophy, one of India’s premier under-19 domestic cricket tournaments, continues to play a vital role in nurturing young cricketing talent across the country. Organised under the aegis of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the tournament features state teams competing in multi-day matches following the traditional red-ball format. The competition provides young...
Europe’s rare-earth pivot: Kiruna relocates for expanding mine; aims to reduce China-dependence
Spread the love Representative Image Europe, like many other parts of the world, is trying to reduce its dependence on importing these key metals from China. The focus is on recycling rare earths that are already in Europe. And the ripple effects from Europe’s growing appetite for rare earths raw materials extend all the way to Sweden’s far North. According...
Study suggests ancient Indian scholars knew mineral acids centuries before Europeans
Spread the love GUWAHATI A study published in the Indian Journal of History of Science a few months ago has challenged long-held beliefs about the origins of mineral acids, suggesting that ancient Indian scholars may have understood and used them centuries before similar knowledge appeared in Europe or the Arab world. For decades, historians believed that Arab alchemists developed mineral acids — such...
India’s Brave Warrior Queen: Prime Minister Modi Pays Tribute to Velu Nachiyar
Spread the love Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid glowing tribute to Velu Nachiyar, hailing her as one of India’s most courageous women warriors and an inspiring symbol of resistance against colonial rule. In his message, the Prime Minister described Velu Nachiyar as a fearless leader who stood up to British forces in the 18th century, long before India’s larger freedom...
14 Naxalites Killed in Encounter in Chhattisgarh
Spread the love At least 14 alleged Naxalites were killed during a security operation in Chhattisgarh, according to official sources. The incident occurred amid an anti-insurgency operation conducted by security forces in a forested region known for left-wing extremism. Officials said the encounter followed actionable intelligence about the presence of armed cadres in the area. A search operation was launched, during...
Daily 10 Minutes of Newspaper Reading Made Mandatory in Government Schools; Rajasthan Issues Order
Spread the love The Rajasthan government has issued an order making daily newspaper reading for at least 10 minutes mandatory in all government schools across the state. The initiative aims to improve students’ general knowledge, reading habits, and awareness of current affairs from an early age. According to the directive, students will spend a fixed 10-minute period each school day reading...
No Mustafizur for KKR! IPL side confirms release of Bangladesh pacer
Spread the love Mustafizur Rahman NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially confirmed that Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been released from their squad ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The franchise shared the update through a press release, where they added that the decision was taken after instructions from the IPL governing body. “Kolkata...
