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India is stepping up to aid Nepal's recovery by providing a generous Rs 56 crore grant aimed at constructing 14 earthquake-resistant schools in areas affected by the tremors. This project demonstrates India's ongoing pledge to support Nepal's growth in the aftermath of the catastrophic 2015 earthquakes.

Accused Duo Fined Rs 50,000 Each By The ACB Court

Veteran singer and musician Alka Yagnik shares her feelings and gratitude towards the Padma Bhushan honour and also talks about music and how she devoted her life to it.

Boman Irani reflects on his significant collaboration with Amitabh Bachchan, starting with their first film together, 'Waqt'. He initially felt anxious but soon realized acting is a continuous learning process, with every performer contributing uniquely. Irani emphasizes that learning extends across all generations of actors, finding excitement in daily discoveries.

Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan announced their first pregnancy on Friday with a dreamy maternity shoot on Instagram. The couple, who got married in November 2021, shared an emotional caption alongside the pictures. Celebrities including Ananya Panday, Mouni Roy, Bhumi Pednekar and Sonakshi Sinha rushed to congratulate the happy couple.

A groundbreaking study reveals the Great Pyramid of Giza's remarkable earthquake resistance stems from ancient architectural evolution. Scientists discovered the pyramid's unique frequency dampening and structural buffers, like the Relieving Chambers, effectively absorb seismic energy. This centuries-long process of trial and error, driven by intuition and a focus on durability, resulted in an accidentally earthquake-proof structure.

Filmmaker Prashanth Neel unveiled 'Dragon,' starring Jr. NTR, a realistic action drama set in the late 1960s Mumbai and Kolkata, exploring the opium and heroin trade. Neel described NTR's character, Luger, as one of his darkest, a role requiring immense courage.

Thermal Stress or Lapse? HVPNL Orders Tech Probe After Cascading Grid Failure

A misheard instruction in a London lab led to the accidental discovery of sucralose, a potent sweetener. Researchers deliberately modified sucrose by replacing hydroxyl groups with chlorine atoms, creating a stable, calorie-free compound. This breakthrough, initially a sensory surprise, revolutionized the food industry and continues to influence global dietary trends and health discussions.

Jharkhand High Court has initiated a suo motu public litigation concerning reports of a female inmate's sexual exploitation by the Birsa Munda Central Jail superintendent, leading to her pregnancy. The court has directed the state to file a detailed report and the DGP to submit an affidavit on the investigation.

The Guangxi region of southwest China experienced a severe 5.2-magnitude earthquake, leaving its mark with structural damages and disruption to vital services. Thousands were forced to evacuate as the tremors rattled homes and offices alike. Tragically, authorities reported two lives lost and one individual unaccounted for, prompting active rescue missions.

In 1978, two Texas teenagers discovered a Columbian mammoth femur, leading to the unearthing of 24 mammoths and other Ice Age mammals. This site, now a national monument, preserves the only known nursery herd of Columbian mammoths in the U.S., offering unique insights into their behavior and a tragic mass death event.

Road construction in Tennessee in 2000 unexpectedly unearthed the Gray Fossil Site, a massive geological vault preserving an ancient ecosystem. This accidental discovery revealed hundreds of thousands of fossils, including extinct red pandas and rhinos, dating back approximately 6.6 million years. The find has significantly advanced our understanding of prehistoric Appalachian life.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated a "beneficial" and "sustainable" trade deal with India is likely, following significant progress. He emphasized that the Trump administration's trade policy aims to address global imbalances, not target specific nations. Rubio's visit also included discussions on critical minerals, energy, and defense, while India raised concerns about US visa policies.

The Orissa High Court rejected the bail pleas of 17 individuals accused in the Odisha Police Sub-Inspector recruitment scam, deeming question paper leaks a "crime against society." Justice Satapathy emphasized the need for a strict approach to such socio-economic offenses, noting the conspiracy's impact on fair selection and the cancellation of the examination twice.

Sir Henry Wellcome's innovative estate planning transformed his fortune into a self-sustaining financial architecture, now a £39.9 billion portfolio. This structure enables permanent research and global health initiatives, pumping nearly £2 billion annually into science. It acts as a stateless global architect, merging assets with organisations like the WHO to tackle cross-border crises and ensure humanity's long-term survival.