Representative image (AI-generated) “What happens when a species disappears from the wild and we realise its importance only after it is gone?”In 2026, India stands at a striking crossroads in its wildlife story. On one side are remarkable conservation success stories showing rising number of tigers, the return of Asiatic lions in Gujarat’s Gir and…
The insect farming industry has taken off due to the global need for sustainable protein, resulting in about 370 billion crickets being raised every year. But there’s a new twist. A study in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B questions the old belief that crickets are just simple creatures reacting to stimuli like…
NEW DELHI: After petrol and diesel prices were hiked, state-owned oil companies on Friday increased CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg, amid rising global energy crisis linked to the West Asia conflict.In Delhi, the price of CNG has been raised from Rs 77.09 per kg to Rs 79.09 per kg. The move comes a…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) Nearly two years after stepping away from T20Is and a year after bidding farewell to Tests, Virat Kohli continues to show that the competitive spirit burns undiminished.After consecutive ducks had briefly raised questions, he responded on Wednesday night in the only way he knows — with a statement innings. And…
WBJEE admit card 2026: The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) will release the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE) admit card 2026 today, May 15. Candidates who have registered for the WBJEE for admission to BTech, BPharma, and BArch courses will be able to download their hall tickets from the official website.Once released,…
‘The Pitt’, the critically acclaimed medical drama that has been drawing strong viewership since its debut, is heading into its third season with some exciting new details now confirmed. The show, which follows frontline healthcare professionals navigating real-time emergencies at a fictional Pittsburgh trauma centre, has built a dedicated fanbase through its grounded and intense…
“As a journalist, the details always tell the story” – this quote by American author and musician James McBride describes a scribe in a nut shell. Meet Shubhobrota Devroy, who carries this journalism sentiment in his heart. As an experienced business journalist, he is always on a steep learning curve in his profession. From macroeconomics,…
India’s capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India, has proposed a broad restructuring of the regulatory framework governing exchange-traded derivatives (ETDs), seeking to simplify compliance requirements for market infrastructure institutions while streamlining trading rules across segments. In a consultation paper, SEBI proposed measures aimed at reducing operational complexity, removing redundant provisions and consolidating…
NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Friday upped the ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government after Centre raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across the country amid rising global energy crisis.Sharing a post on X, Congress took a swipe at PM Modi, stating, “‘Inflation Man’ Modi has once again lashed…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday departed for the UAE as part of his five-nation tour from May 15 to May 20. After the UAE, the Prime Minister will also visit the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy.The visit is expected to reinforce India’s growing engagement with Europe and the Gulf region amid evolving geopolitical and…
