Blood, fingerprints, and weapons aren’t the only evidence investigators look for at a crime scene; pollen is another. Pollen grains are one piece of evidence that has helped solve some of the highest-profile murder cases in recent years, one grain at a time. The tiny grains that might be invisible to the naked eye actually…
African proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound funny at first and serious a few seconds later. This African proverb does exactly that.The image inside the line is almost impossible to ignore. It sounds playful, even harsh. Yet underneath the humour sits a surprisingly sharp observation about relationships, materialism, and human choices.That is…
Argentina’s extraordinary 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 should have been remembered as another Lionel Messi rescue act. Instead, the match has been swallowed by a storm around referee Francois Letexier, VAR intervention and claims that Egypt were denied a historic victory. Alan Shearer and Garry Kasparov (X…
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Oil prices still remain above $80, even though they are off Tuesday’s high. The Nifty range remains the same as 24,000, followed by 23,800 remain major supports on the downside, and 24,250 – 24,350 levels remain an important supply zone. Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Wednesday’s…
Canada and Qatar players and staff scuffle after the World Cup Group B match (AP Photo/Kaleb Tatum) Canada’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026 victory over Qatar ended in controversy as tempers boiled over between the two sides following the final whistle at BC Place.The hosts produced one of the most dominant performances of the tournament,…
NEW DELHI: With ‘crime against children’ across various categories reflecting a rise of about 6% in 2024 compared to 2023, data shows that of 1.87 lakh cases in 2024, offences under stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act accounted for 69,191 cases (37%), involving 70,132 child victims.Of these 69,000 plus cases, 44,126 cases, involving…
NSE IPO status. (Image: AI) NSE IPO: The market is once again abuzz with one of India’s most highly anticipated and widely discussed IPOs. The upcoming public offering currently commanding everyone’s attention is that of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). After years of delays, discussions surrounding NSE IPO have intensified once again. Notably, the primary…
The Union Public Service Commission has released the marksheet for the Civil Services Examination 2025 on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now check their detailed scores by visiting upsconline.gov.in. The marksheet provides a complete breakdown of marks obtained in the Mains written examination and the Personality Test (interview). It allows…
A Ukrainian soldier prepares to launch a counter-UAS drone. (Ukrainian defence ministry) Drones have become a pervasive and prominent feature of the modern battlefield. Countries are increasingly investing in both drones and in the means to counter them. A prominent reason for the ubiquity of these systems is their relatively low cost, as compared to…
China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter, suggesting limited spillovers so far from the war in Iran but revealing few signs of turnaround in weak consumer spending. Powered by strong manufacturing and exports, gross domestic product expanded 5% from a year ago, the fastest in three quarters, according to a statement…
