52 stranded, MEA warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without China permits and visasIndian citizens planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are warned by the Ministry of External Affairs against proceeding without confirmed C...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Techie recalls 12-round Goldman Sachs interview in Bengaluru, says he rejected offer after he was asked to solve "silly logical puzzles"A tech professional's 12-round interview ordeal at Goldman Sachs concluded with an unexpected logical puzzle, leading him to withdraw his c...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
52 Indian pilgrims stranded in Kathmandu during Kailash Mansarovar yatra; NCP (SP) urges MEA, embassies to interveneFifty-two Indian pilgrims bound for Kailash Mansarovar are stranded in Kathmandu, prompting NCP MP Supriya Sule to urge the External Affair...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Where is Gracie? A 14-foot giraffe disappeared in Texas. How do you lose an animal that big?A giraffe named Gracie has gone missing after escaping from Cedar Hollow Ranch in Texas Hill Country. The animal, about three years old, re...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
A common plant is doing something to water that has researchers completely puzzledScientists uncover hidden secret in plant: A common riverside plant, smooth horsetail, has baffled scientists with water inside its stems e...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
J-K's popular Gulmarg Cable Car reopens after month-long shutdownJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reopened the popular Gulmarg Cable Car project after a month-long closure due to a techn...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Natural diamonds are shining again as De Beers-led supply cuts lift pricesNatural diamond prices are experiencing a significant rebound, climbing 5-8% year-on-year, driven by reduced supply from major miners and r...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Chinese idiom of the day: 'Throw a brick to attract jade' - understanding the meaning, lessons on humility, learning, teamwork and why small ideas can lead to great discoveriesChinese idiom of the day: A Chinese idiom highlights how sharing even a simple idea can spark valuable discussions and collective breakthro...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Four-winged dinosaur: Scientists just found a four-winged dinosaur in northwestern China, and it may be the predator that left behind piles of crushed bird bonesA remarkable discovery in China has unveiled Jianchangmaensis, a new four-limbed gliding dinosaur, potentially solving a 120-million-year-o...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Oil prices extend decline on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzOil prices dipped to four-month lows as tensions eased between the US and Iran, paving the way for more tankers to navigate the Strait of H...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.20 AM IST
Priced out of World Cup games, Mexican fans take celebrations into their own handsMexican fans are creating their own vibrant FIFA World Cup celebrations on the streets due to exorbitant ticket prices, making the tourname...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
A legendary river that shaped ancient empires and civilizations may have just revealed its pastEuphrates River origin: Contrary to popular belief, the mighty Euphrates River wasn't always a single entity. New research reveals it began...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Psychology says people who solve crosswords and puzzles every day aren't just passing time, they may be training their brains to handle bigger challengesPsychology teaches us that everyday habits often reveal deeper motivations. The crossword puzzle itself is rarely the real story. More ofte...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Nearly 12 ships carrying fertiliser cross Strait of HormuzAt the onset of the Iran war, eight urea, four diammonium phosphate (DAP), one ammonia and three sulphur vessels bound for India were stran...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Ukhamba Lufuze Imbiza' - 'The beer pot resembles the brewing pot'A Zulu proverb, 'Ukhamba Lufuze Imbiza', meaning 'The beer pot resembles the brewing pot', highlights how origins shape outcomes. This anci...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shapeScientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic info...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
A mother wanted to keep her six children connected forever. The unique names she gave them became a symbol of their successA Virginia mother gave her six children unique names inspired by US states. Nevada, Montana, Indiana, Arizona, Missouri, and Dakota were ch...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST