Birds are among the most remarkable indicators of the health of our planet’s ecosystems. From tiny songbirds that greet the morning to powerful raptors soaring high above forests and mountains, birds quietly sustain nature’s balance. They are crucial for the preservation of biodiversity because they help with plant pollination, seed distribution, and insect population management….
Sensex Prediction for Tuesday, March 17: On Monday, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 938.93 points or 1.26 per cent to settle at 75,502.85. During the day, it hit a high of 75,805.27 and a low of 73,949.76. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 257.70 points or 1.11 per cent to end at 23,408.80. No stock data…
L&T Finance reported a sharp rise in retail disbursements for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, driven by growth across its financing segments. Retail disbursements for the quarter are estimated at about ₹24,080 crore, marking a growth of around 62% year-on-year compared with ₹14,899 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The…
Ongoing turmoil in the Middle East has raised concerns about global economic growth. For India, however, the outlook appears optimistic, with SBI expecting a stable growth path through FY26 and FY27 despite a difficult global backdrop. The State Bank of India (SBI) Research report pegs real GDP growth at around 7.2% in the fourth quarter…
Summer’s toll on hair can be mitigated with a simple, natural solution: pumpkin seed oil. Packed with zinc and healthy fats, this oil nourishes the scalp, reduces hair fall, and supports healthier growth over time. Summer is not exactly kind to our hair. Between the heat, sweat, sun, and constant washing, your scalp can feel…
Victor Montagliani (Screengrab) FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani has downplayed concerns surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that political and security issues are common before every tournament. He also stressed that FIFA’s priority is ensuring fan safety and strong coordination with host governments, while maintaining that such concerns are part of organizing global events.This summer’s…
In 1997, Soufrière Hills erupted and entombed the city of Plymouth on the island of Montserrat. The capital, which was once a bustling centre for commerce, was covered in many feet of ash and debris within a few hours, leading to a permanent evacuation. The Montserrat Volcano Observatory states that over 80 per cent of…
British politician and former Prime Minister of UK, Rishi Sunak took to X on April 3, 2026, to congratulate Bodhana Sivanandan, an Indian-origin 11-year-old. Sivanandan who belongs to Harrow, became England’s top female chess player recently.“Huge congratulations to Bodhana Sivanandan on becoming England’s top female chess player at just 11 years old.” he wrote. “We…
For years now, astronomers have been witnessing what seems like an ever-growing puzzle regarding the early formation of the universe. According to recent findings, some supermassive black holes, with masses ranging up to one billion times larger than the sun’s, were formed within less than a billion years following the formation of the universe itself….
Contract research and manufacturing services firm Syngene International Ltd on Wednesday (April 29) reported a 19.3% year-on-year decline in fourth-quarter net profit at ₹147.9 crore, compared with ₹183.3 crore in the same period last year. Profit after tax, before exceptional items, stood at ₹153 crore in the fourth quarter and ₹380 crore for the full…
