The group functions with eight telescopes For Padmanaban Gopalakrishnan, an IT professional, the world came to a standstill when he saw the Omega Centauri cluster a few months ago. “Astronomy teaches you to be humble,” says the 52-year-old, who came to the realisation at a “star party” in the city.It’s an initiative of the Chennai…
Calcutta High Court (file picture) Kolkata: Senior advocate Kalyan Banerjee on Tuesday urged Calcutta High Court to expedite the hearing of Mamata Banerjee’s election petition challenging CM Suvendu Adhikari’s victory from the Bhowanipore assembly seat in the 2026 polls.“Let Calcutta High Court set a record by deciding an election petition within five years,” Banerjee told…
Flyers seated on the Pune-Delhi SpiceJet flight on Monday morning Pune: No food on flight after a two-and-a-half hours delay multiplied the plight of SpiceJet’s Delhi-bound passengers on Monday morning.Over 150 flyers were booked on SpiceJet’s Pune-Delhi flight (SG-937), scheduled to depart at 5.55am. They expected at least tea or coffee, if no breakfast, after…
What has been implemented as per SEBI directions is called a Closing Auction Session or CAS. At the start of the new month, confusion has ensued for stock market investors as a new mechanism for closing and revised timings has left traders scrambling to adapt. From August 3, 2026, the closing timings of different segments…
Ryan Ten Doeschate and T Dilip (PTI Photo) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has thanked assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip after their tenures with the Indian men’s team came to an end, acknowledging the key role both played in the team’s recent journey. In a post…
R Madhavan’s decision to move from Chennai to Dubai during the pandemic was driven not by professional ambitions, but by his son Vedaant’s pursuit of excellence in swimming. The actor relocated to provide better training opportunities for the young athlete, who has since emerged as a promising swimmer. Vedaant is currently training in Ahmedabad with…
Barring only 4 companies from hiring H-1B visa holders for one to two years is not enough, H-1B critics said. The US Department of Labor recently barred four employers from hiring H-1Bs for 2027 and 2028 after they were found as wilful violators. Labor Department’s inspector general Anthony D’Esposito announced the measure and issued a…
Forests with more tree species appear to be improving faster over time, according to a new global study published in Nature Climate Change. doi.org/10.1038/s41558-026-02698-7By tracking forest photosynthesis across two decades, researchers found that biodiversity does more than support healthy ecosystems in the present: it also helps forests strengthen their ability to absorb carbon as the…
Cyrus is inspired by Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian Empire and one of history’s most influential rulers. It is closely associated with vision, justice and exceptional leadership because of the legacy of the Persian emperor. Baby names inspired by kings and royalty have stood the test of time because they embody qualities such…
Today, you’ll be working hard, maybe more than you’d like. This could cause you to be tense and anxious in the afternoon. Saturn is your ruler, puts responsibility on your shoulders, and the Moon stimulates your mind. Therefore, if your day is overloaded with calls, errands and work that’s not done you’re not dreaming it.There…
