AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: The West Bengal state consumer commission has directed Ispat Cooperative Hospital in South 24 Parganas to refund Rs 2 lakh to a patient after finding that the hospital charged him for an intensive care bed even though its own records showed that he had stayed in…
Pluto lost its planet status 20 years ago; the scientist nicknamed ‘Plutokiller’ explains why For generations of schoolchildren, the solar system had nine planets. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune — and Pluto, the tiny, distant world at the edge of the planetary family. Then, on August 24, 2006, everything changed. Pluto lost…
MP and actor Kangana Ranaut has clarified her earlier criticism of Kriti Sanon’s controversial Raksha Bandhan advertisement, stressing that her remarks were not directed at the actor personally but were rooted in a broader discussion about the cultural significance of Indian festivals. According to Kangana, festivals are “not just about aesthetics” but an “expression of…
AB de Villiers on Virat Kohli-Sachin Tendulkar South Africa great AB de Villiers has clarified his recent comments comparing Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar after his assessment of the two Indian batting legends triggered a backlash on social media.De Villiers had previously said Kohli was better than Tendulkar in seam-friendly overseas conditions, while crediting the…
Top stocks to buy today on August 27, 2026 Top stock market recommendations: Vedanta, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL), and Ashok Leyland – Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President – Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth has picked these as the top stocks to buy on August 27, 2026. He has shared his views on…
Why did evolution choose sex? A Harvard experiment spanning 960 generations offers a clue. (AI Image) Sexual reproduction seems, at first glance, like an evolutionary puzzle. It requires organisms to find mates, compete for reproduction and, in many species, maintain populations in which only some individuals can give birth. Asexual reproduction, by comparison, can appear…
NEW DELHI: Indian dressage rider Shruti Vora has sought the immediate intervention of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), alleging that the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) failed to process horse owner accreditation for the Asian Games despite receiving the required documents nearly two months before the deadline.In a letter addressed to the IOA, a copy…
The expansion is an unusual second chapter for Stoneleigh, which was converted to a free public garden in 2016 when the family that owned the estate gifted it to Natural Lands. Two pieces of a historic Pennsylvania landscape were separated by a fence and a property line for more than a century. That division will…
As per Sridhar Vembu, selling can also improve communication skills. Moving from engineering, medicine or science into business can require learning a skill that many professionals may not encounter in their regular work: selling. In an X (formerly Twitter) post, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu shared a simple piece of advice for engineers, scientists and doctors…
Rajinikanth confirms Jailer 2 shoot completed Rajinikanth has shared an update on his upcoming lineup. The superstar confirmed that the shooting of ‘Jailer 2’ has been completed. He also revealed that work on ‘Dharman’ is currently progressing. The actor further confirmed that he will reunite with Kamal Haasan for an upcoming movie. Rajinikanth confirms ‘Jailer…
