The First World War saw millions of soldiers fight across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, but few service records are as remarkable as that of Jackie, a chacma baboon from South Africa. Far from being a simple regimental mascot, Jackie wore a military uniform, marched with troops, stood guard in the trenches and survived…
Just days after powerful earthquakes devastated parts of Venezuela, residents of Caracas looked up to witness another extraordinary sight: a sky glowing an intense crimson red as the Sun dipped below the horizon. Videos of the spectacle quickly spread across social media, prompting speculation that the phenomenon was connected to the recent seismic disaster. While…
A Blinkit delivery rider’s day was transformed by a customer’s extraordinary generosity. After completing a ₹15 order, the rider, whose daily earnings were just ₹97, received a ₹500 tip. This unexpected act of kindness, equivalent to nearly two days’ wages, deeply moved the rider and has since gone viral, highlighting the significant impact of small…
The Delhi government has approved the new Delhi EV Policy 2026, introducing a series of incentives aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption while gradually reducing the use of petrol-powered vehicles. The policy comes into effect from July 1, 2026, and will remain valid until March 31, 2030.One of the biggest highlights of the policy is…
Work won’t move on charm today, Scorpio. It will move on grit. The Moon and Saturn together make the day demanding, and that can leave you tense, restless, and eager for faster results than the day wants to give.Still, there is strength here. Support from a younger brother or sister, or someone like family in…
NEET PG 2026 registration begins The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started the online registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their application forms through the official NBEMS website.According to the official notification, the NEET PG 2026 examination will…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India (Getty Images) Ravichandran Ashwin has once again defended his views on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s role in the Indian squad, insisting there is nothing wrong with the teenage batter spending time on the bench and contributing to the team by carrying drinks during matches. The former India off-spinner had earlier backed the team…
Every monsoon, civic agencies brace for flooded roads, waterlogging and potholes. The death of 11-year-old Vihaan Srivastava after a 70-year-old peepul tree collapsed onto his school van in Mumbai’s Chembur is more than another monsoon tragedy. Coming within a day of a separate incident in Uttar Pradesh‘s Firozabad district, where five people died after a…
The changing relationship with pets is evident across generations. (AI image used for representational purpose only). For years, pets in Indian households were often seen as companions, watchdogs or helpful additions to the family. Today, in many urban homes, they occupy a very different place, somewhere between a child, best friend and a family member.The…
A bar attached to a Tasmac shop in Chennai. Photo by C Suresh Kumar CHENNAI: Bars attached to Tasmac liquor shops across Tamil Nadu will be shut as their licences expired on June 30. The state has warned of strict action against anyone found consuming liquor in public.“We have decided to close the bars as…
