Your kitchen sponge, a symbol of cleanliness, is actually a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria. These microscopic tenants thrive in its moist, porous environment, leading to cross-contamination. For most people, the kitchen sponge has become an icon of household cleanliness. It’s the tool we use for scrubbing our plates clean, wiping our countertops clean, and…
The Pakistan-brokered temporary ceasefire – after 6 weeks of a brutal war in the West Asia region – was welcomed by India in an official statement in which the government also expressed hope that the truce will lead to a lasting peace in the region. Stressing that the conflict had already caused immense suffering to…
PC: Fundamental Physics Breakthrough Prize Ashoke Sen might be one of the quietest geniuses in physics. Born in Kolkata in 1956, he grew up fascinated by abstract mathematics and theoretical puzzles. While most kids were playing outside, Sen reportedly spent hours on equations, drawn more to thought experiments than everyday life. His journey took him…
US and Iran close to one-page memo to end war, Axios reports TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu governor, stakes claim to form govt 11-year-old rape victim hangs self due to trauma, accused held Punjab twin blasts: NIA steps in as Khalistan group claims role Congress drops DMK, offers ‘conditional’ support to Vijay’s TVK in…
Benchmark equity indices ended lower on Friday (May 15), with the market snapping a two-week gaining streak as weakness in IT, banking, and broader markets weighed on sentiment, while the rupee crossed the 96 per US dollar mark for the first time intraday. The Sensex fell 161 points to close at 75,238, while the Nifty…
JEE Mains 2026 session 2: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 session 2 city intimation slip soon on its official website, jeemain.nta.nic.in. According to past trends, the city slip is likely to be released around today, March 20, although the agency has not confirmed an…
BJP supporters celebrating after party’s massive victory in West Bengal. (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bengal on May 4 felt the pulse of its politics and what was seemingly inevitable – the poriborton.The 2026 Bengal assembly verdict wasn’t just decisive — it was transformative. The once-puny BJP morphed into an invincible force, surging past the 200-mark…
Crescent moon (Image source: Canva) The crescent moon is one of the most recognisable things in the night sky. At dusk or dawn, a lot of people have seen a thin, curved line of light in the sky. This shape is caused by the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. The Moon doesn’t make…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were spotted at Delhi airport, showcasing effortless style. Anushka opted for a breezy pastel cotton suit from Eka, featuring pin-tucks and block prints, paired with flared pants and a green dupatta. Virat kept it casual in a T-shirt and jeans, maintaining his signature cool vibe. Spotted at the Delhi airport…
Indian-origin scholar Soumitra Shukla came under anti-Indian racist attacks on social media. American economist and social scientist Steven Durlauf stood up for Indian-origin scholar Soumita Shukla against anti-India hatred on social media. Soumitra Shukla, a research fellow at Harvard Business School’s Artificial Intelligence Institute, made an observation on the increasing hatred targeting Indians on X…
