The second T20I of the three-match series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan is set to occur on December 3 at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.The second T20I of the three-match series between Zimbabwe and Pakistan is set to take place on Tuesday (December 3) at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. Pakistan is currently ahead in the series 1-0 after winning the first match by a comfortable margin of 57 runs. Tayyab Tahir shone for the visitors with his unbeaten knock of 39 runs off 25 balls, which a...Read More
Bill Gates' comments on India's potential as a 'laboratory to try things' during a podcast have sparked backlash among Indian social media users, who felt the remark was disrespectful. While some saw it as reducing India to a testing ground, others defended Gates, claiming his statement was misinterpreted. Bill Gates' latest comments on a podcast with Reid Hoffman have set off a firestorm of controversy among Indian commentators. In a discussion, he referred to India as a "kind of laboratory to...Read More
Why Is Indian Railways Called Indian Railways, Not Indian Railway? UPSC-Level Question Solved Puneet Agrawal's remarkable journey from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, to becoming a global leader in technology exemplifies the transformative power of perseverance, vision, and innovation. Growing up in a family that valued discipline and hard work, Puneet was deeply inspired by his father, an employee at Indian Oil Corporation, and his mother, a homemaker, who instilled in him the importance of balance an...Read More
Trial conducted over a 118 km Boston metro route with 10 network hops and nine ROADMs. US wireless carrier Verizon has successfully tested the transportation of 1.6 terabits per second of data across a single wavelength on its live metro fiber network. Utilising Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) coherent optical solution, the trial, conducted in Boston, demonstrated data travelling farther and faster across Verizon's fiber network. This upgrade enhances the network's ability to handle the work...Read More
The Supreme Court imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the Centre for filing an appeal against the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting a liberalised pension to the widow of a soldier. A bench, led by Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, expressed disappointment at the widow being dragged to court. They stressed that sympathy should have been extended to the soldier's widow, prompting the decision to impose costs, payable within two months, to the widow who was initially denied the pen...Read More
Mumbai Indians (MI) retained their core before the IPL 2025 mega-auction and kept the services of Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit BUmrah, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav. MI didn't keep the fans waiting and also confirmed that Hardik would lead them in IPL 2025. MI had their worst-ever season under him in 2024 and they finished at the last spot....Read More
Health Minister Dr. Shane Reti announced encouraging progress in Health New Zealand's (Health NZ) financial recovery, highlighting a significant reduction in its projected deficit for 2024/25. The improvement follows extensive efforts to address what Dr. Reti describes as a financial crisis inherited from the previous Labour-led government. Health NZ's revised budget for 2024/25 now forecasts a deficit of $1.1 billion, a significant reduction from the projected $1.76 billion deficit before the ...Read More
Imphal: The Manipur Police arrested three men who claimed to be members of the Arambai Tenggol (AT) for allegedly being involved in extortion in Imphal East. The operation jointly launched by the police and central forces successfully ended with the recovery of arms, ammunition, a four-wheeler, and incriminating documents. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A police report stated that based on specific information that some armed miscreants were lo...Read More
In today's digital-first economy, businesses are increasingly adopting AI-driven strategies to stay competitive and engage with customers more effectively. Gartner reports that by 2026 over 80% of marketers will rely on AI tools for personalised content delivery, audience targeting, and performance analytics. While according to McKinsey & Company report of 2023, organisations utilising AI in their marketing efforts see up to a 30% increase in customer engagement. As businesses pivot towards more...Read More
Before the divorce, Dhanush & Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth together enjoyed assets worth Rs 280 crore out of which the Idly Kadai star contributed almost 85% of the combined total.The statement posted by the couple announcing their split read, "18 years of togetherness as friends, couple, as parents and well-wishers to each other. The journey has been of growth, understanding, adjusting, and adapting. Today we stand at a place where our paths separate. Aishwaryaa/Dhanush and I have decided to part way...Read More
Archery is more than a sport; it's a meditative discipline that blends precision, control, and calmness. It's not merely about launching arrows; it's a craft that cultivates patience, focus, and discipline. While it may seem intimidating for beginners, with regular practice and proper techniques, anyone can conquer this timeless art. So, here are some crucial tips to help you start your archery journey. The key to mastering archery starts with a solid stance. Stand side-on to your target, feet ...Read More
CHENNAI: Following widespread rain recently, the Koyambedu wholesale market has been receiving less vegetables and as a result the prices have surged. As many as 460 truck loads of perishable commodities are supplied from the neighbouring states to Chennai, and it is expected to increase from weekends. Cyclone Fengal brought extremely heavy rain in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh in the last few days, which has disrupted the vegetable supply to the city. The wholesale market has been...Read More
Historically, bamboo stilts have served practical and recreational purposes for the Karbi people.The Bamboo Stilt Race, or Kengdongdang as it is known among the Karbi tribe, is more than just a sport. It is a symbol of heritage, endurance, and ingenuity, deeply embedded in the culture of the Karbi community, one of Assam's oldest tribes. Recently, this unique tradition made headlines when over 700 Karbi tribesmen set a new Guinness World Record in Guwahati, racing on bamboo stilts in a stunning ...Read More
Swaminathan spoke at the Conference for Lead District Managers of Maharashtra in Tadoba, Chandrapur on November 30. The speech was posted on the RBI's website on Tuesday.Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), particularly those led by women, are another "underserved group" of potential borrowers. "By adopting an empirical approach, combined with on-the-ground insights, we can design effective credit plans tailored to these segments. This can be achieved through suitable Potential Linked Cr...Read More
As Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala prepare to tie the knot in Hyderabad on December 4, fans are looking back at the actor's past, particularly his high-profile divorce from actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The couple, who got engaged in August in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends, will soon embark on a new chapter of their lives....Read More
Zimbabwe vs Pakistan 2nd T20I LIVE Streaming: Zimbabwe will be squaring off against Pakistan in the second T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Bulawayo. The visitors are currently leading 1-0 in the series after registering an emphatic 57-run victory. An unbeaten fifth-wicket stand of 65 by Tayyab Tahir and Irfan Khan set up Pakistan against Zimbabwe. Pakistan, who are chase a white-ball double in Zimbabwe having already won the ODI series 2-1, won the toss in Bulawayo and posted 165-4 ...Read More
Chaitanya Nair further stated that innovation isn't limited to the tech capital, Bengaluru, or Ashoka, but it 'thrives at the government office.' Nair asserted that every corner of the building is about 'proactive research' and that they do not wait for problems to arise. "They start thinking of hypothetical 'what-ifs' and begin making policies immediately," she added....Read More
The churning waters of the 21 Century maritime domain are no longer defined solely by steel-hulled might and firepower. Today, the true battleground lies in the unseen realms of algorithms, data streams and quantum states. The Indian Navy, a sentinel of the vast Indian Ocean Region (IOR), stands at the cusp of this technological revolution, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to secure its maritime sovereignty and amplify its geopolitical influence. India's journey int...Read More
The summit will bring together a distinguished gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and professionals from across healthcare, technology, branding, and investment sectors. Hyderabad: The 4th edition of Healthcare Summit 2024 'Sangam' with the theme 'Hype vs. Reality: New Gen Technology in Healthcare Delivery' will be held at T-Hub, Gachibowli on December 14. The summit will bring together a distinguished gathering of thought leaders, innovators, and professionals from across healthcare, t...Read More
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar laid down three key principles Tuesday for stability along the LAC as India-China ties show signs of improvement.External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Lok Sabha Tuesday that India-China ties, which have been "abnormal" since April 2020 following deadly clashes in eastern Ladakh, have seen some improvement. He attributed this progress to "continuous diplomatic engagement since then (which has) set our ties in the direction of some improvement". Ind...Read More
This book is a deep dive into Jawaharlal Nehru's vision of India and his enduring impact on the nation's trajectory. Mukherjee evaluates Nehru's ideals of democracy, secularism, and scientific temper while contrasting them with contemporary challenges. The book sheds light on how Nehru's policies shaped modern India and offers reflections on their relevance today. For those interested in the political and ideological evolution of India, this book provides a critical understanding of its foundati...Read More
CIFF has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) for its second edition. The collaboration, dubbed CineV-IFFLA, will include South Asian projects curated by Cinevesture as part of IFFLA's Industry Days program. The program will run during the 23rd edition of IFFLA from May 6-10, 2025, and aims to connect South Asian filmmakers with Hollywood producers through various initiatives. CineV-CHD, the first of a planned series of film markets, aims to con...Read More
Why Is Indian Railways Called Indian Railways, Not Indian Railway? UPSC-Level Question Solved Gujarat batter Urvil Patel, who went unsold in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction, has continued his red-hot form in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by hitting two record-breaking T20 centuries in the space of three games. The 26-year-old Patel on November 27, smashed the fastest T20 century by an Indian batter. He slammed a century off just 28 deliveries against ...Read More
New Delhi: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, a leading public sector undertaking (PSU), has announced a 2:1 stock split, reducing the face value of its shares from Rs 10 to Rs 5 each. The decision, which aims to improve the liquidity of the stock and make it more accessible to retail investors, is subject to approval by the company's shareholders. This marks the first-ever stock split for the company....Read More
People often think doing cardio will interfere with gaining muscle, so they only do strength training. This misses out on the balance that's key for health and fitness. When done right, cardio builds endurance and strengthens your heart. It helps you perform better and recover faster, which means you can actually grow muscle more effectively as part of a balanced fitness routine. The belief that cardio "eats away" at your muscles is a persistent myth that doesn't hold up to science. In reality,...Read More
Why Is Indian Railways Called Indian Railways, Not Indian Railway? UPSC-Level Question Solved India's Domestic Air Passenger Traffic: India is projected to see 7-10 per cent growth (year-on-year) in domestic air passenger traffic at 164-170 million in FY25, according to a report on Tuesday. In the first half this fiscal (H1 FY25), the domestic air passenger traffic stood at 79.3 million, witnessing a YoY growth of 5.3 per cent, partly impacted by the severe heat waves and other weather-related ...Read More
With more than 60 million active users, TapSwap is one exciting way to earn crypto while staying entertained. Simple to play but with impressive rewards. One can tap a gold coin shown on the screen using a strategy to manage an "Energy" meter that depletes with tapping, and slowly recharging. In order to increase earnings, this game has bonus systems like TapSwap Daily Codes and TapSwap Cinema Codes. The concept is simple. Coins are gathered every time a user taps or completes a task. Those co...Read More
Agartala: Police in Tripura have arrested seven members of a Hindu organization for allegedly breaking into the Bangladesh consulate in Agartala and vandalizing its property. The incident, which took place on Monday, has drawn sharp criticism and raised concerns over diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh. According to senior police officials, the accused forced their way into the consulate premises, damaging furniture and documents. The motive behind the attack is still under invest...Read More
MUMBAI: The brand-new album is a vibrant mix of sounds and stories, mirroring the emotional rollercoaster of your favorite characters. With the music marketed and exclusively distributed by Ishtar Music of Believe India, it's more than just a soundtrack -- it's the heartbeat of the season. Produced by RSVP Movies, the Netflix series Mismatched will drop on December 13. MUMBAI: Mismatched Season 3 is turning up the volume with a diverse, emotionally-packed soundtrack that's basically the charact...Read More
The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to form internal complaints committees in all government departments and undertakings by specific deadlines. This directive aims to ensure uniform compliance with the POSH Act across the country, highlighting lapses in its enforcement and mandating surveys and reports on adherence.With a view to ensure a nationwide compliance of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, the Suprem...Read More