In 1988, the Soviet Union launched two of its most ambitious spacecraft ever built not toward Mars itself, but toward one of its moons, a tiny, oddly shaped rock called Phobos. The mission was unlike anything that had been attempted before. One of the probes was carrying a hopping robot literally designed to jump across…
More than a quarter of the country’s nearly 6,000 bond issuers carried AAA ratings at the end of the first quarter, while another 32% were rated AA+, according to the Securities Association of China. In comparison, fewer than 1% of outstanding US corporate bonds carry AAA ratings, Bloomberg data showed. In a move that could…
India suffered a shocking 2-0 T20I series defeat to Ireland, marking the first time they have lost a bilateral T20I series against the Irish side. After dominating the IPL on batting-friendly surfaces, India’s young batting unit struggled to adapt to the seamer-friendly conditions in Ireland as the hosts outplayed them in both matches. The result…
Mridupani Nambi (Taken from her Instagram handle) One mark separated Mridupani Nambi from her goal in 2020. After months of preparation, she missed qualifying the preliminary stage of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Engineering Services Examination (ESE), also known as the Indian Engineering Services (IES), by a single mark. The result left her disappointed,…
Gangs of Youth announce homecoming tour in Sydney after 3 years Gang of Youths, one of the most revered bands in Australia, is making their big comeback! The band has been in the headlines for months over speculation about their return to the music scene in Sydney. The group has now confirmed they will be…
Gujarat’s Takshvi Vaghani, an 8-year-old prodigy, has achieved two Guinness World Records in limbo skating, gliding under a bar just 16 centimeters high. Her passion for the sport ignited during the COVID-19 lockdown, with her parents’ unwavering support and her own dedication fueling her success. Despite the sport’s obscurity in her region, Takshvi’s relentless practice…
Stock Market Closing: Indian equity benchmarks had a subdued start to the session as crude oil prices climbed following renewed military tensions between the US and Iran over the weekend. After opening largely flat, both the Sensex and Nifty remained under pressure through the day, with the Sensex ending nearly 400 points lower. The BSE…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is preparing to roll out EPFO 3.0, a digital platform aimed at making provident fund services faster and more convenient. The upgraded system is expected to allow subscribers to withdraw their PF savings through UPI apps and EPF-linked ATM cards, reducing paperwork and improving access to funds. EPFO 3.0…
Only electric auto-rickshaws will be registered in Delhi from January 1 NEW DELHI: Only electric auto-rickshaws will be registered in Delhi from January 1, 2027, while the registration of new petrol and CNG two-wheelers will end from April 1, 2028, under the capital’s new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy. The Delhi Cabinet approved the capital’s new…
Misri addressing the media on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian (File photo, PTI) NEW DELHI: India on Monday distanced itself from reports of a Track 2 dialogue involving India and Pakistan, with foreign secretary Vikram Misri clarifying that the meetings are private initiatives with no official participation or backing from the Government…
