Spread the love India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has backed teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to emerge as a “generational talent”, urging people not to judge the 15-year-old after a difficult start to his international career. Sooryavanshi endured a challenging debut T20I series in England, scoring 14, 13 and 15 in three appearances as India went down...
Intel to cut jobs in Data Center and AI Group: What the chipmaker said
Spread the love Intel stock rises 4.84% as the company pushes major layoffs and restructuring in 2025; Citigroup raises price target to $24. Investors eye Q2 earnings for insights on whether Intel’s leaner approach will help the chipmaker regain market strength. Intel has reportedly started a new round of layoffs, this time targeting its data center group. According to reports,...
Another oil shock loading for India? How Red Sea disruptions may Russian crude supply
Spread the love Like the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a strategically important maritime shipping route. In March 2026, India was faced with an unprecedented oil supply and price shock. Four months from then, India has managed to successfully secure its crude supplies through a diversified procurement basket relying mainly on Russian crude to tide over the...
Can Pithoragarh’s bn-yr-old fossils help it become India’s first Unesco Global Geopark?
Spread the love Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand has revealed ancient stromatolite fossil colonies. These fossils represent some of Earth’s earliest known evidence of life. Researchers found similar geological formations in nearby areas, suggesting regional significance. UNESCO Global Geoparks recognize significant geological sites for conservation and development. India currently lacks a UNESCO Global Geopark, with Pithoragarh as a strong contender. Uttarakhand...
‘When I needed someone, he was there’: PV Sindhu recalls Kohli’s role in comeback
Spread the love PV Sindhu credits Virat Kohli for comeback (Image: Agencies) PV Sindhu has opened up on how a conversation with Virat Kohli helped her overcome one of the most difficult phases of her career following a serious injury in 2025, eventually inspiring a remarkable comeback that culminated in a historic Japan Open title.The two-time Olympic medallist suffered a...
Amitabh Bachchan, 83, now clarifies cryptic post on surgery
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 22, 2026 04:01 PM IST Amitabh Bachchan, 83, has now clarified his cryptic post and said that he is “fine” and has not undergone any surgery. “I am fine .. misunderstood post …I was giving an example ..That the period after a surgery or ICU incident the most difficult time is when...
Amitabh Bachchan, 83, reveals ICU stay; calls ‘homecoming’ the hardest phase
Spread the love 5 min readNew DelhiJul 21, 2026 05:00 PM IST Amitabh Bachchan, 83, revealed that he underwent surgery and was in the ICU (intensive care unit) before coming back home. “…in Hospital in a surgery and in the ICU, under the care of proficient Doctors and medical Staff .. a discharge .. and a homecoming ..(sic)” he wrote...
CJP removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, condemns ‘deeply insensitive actions’
Spread the love Cockroach Janta Party removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party has removed its spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after viral videos surfaced showing him during the police crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar, calling his conduct “deeply insensitive” and “unacceptable.““We strongly condemn the deeply insensitive actions of our spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, whose videos surfaced while peaceful...
New US visa rule gives OPT students temporary extension filing exemption
Spread the love New US visa rule gives OPT students temporary extension filing exemption (Representational AI image) The final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which has eliminated the duration of status (D/S) regime, with one which grants a fixed tenure of stay to international students, provides for a transition for those undergoing optional practical training (OPT).DHS...
Zoopharmacognosy — when animals medicate themselves
Spread the love An interesting review by G. Allen et al. in Scientific Reports (16,18690: 2026)reports on how orangutans, which are still present in the Sebangu forest in Central Kalimantan region in Indonesia, treat themselves by mixing saliva with the leaves of a plant botanists that call dracaena (a member of the asparagus family) and applying the mixture to their...
