In Khardaha, Kalyan Chakraborti of the Bharatiya Janata Party won with 97,752 votes, defeating Devadeep Purohit of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), who secured 73,266 votes, by a margin of 24,486 votes.Khardaha is an assembly seat in North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal (No. 109). It forms part of the Dum Dum Lok Sabha…
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam led Peshawar Zalmi to a Pakistan Super League title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets in the final at Gaddafi Stadium. The triumph marked Babar’s maiden T20 trophy as captain, sparking scenes of jubilation, cheers, and high emotion across the venue before a light-hearted moment stole the spotlight.During the post-match celebrations,…
German researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg and University Hospital Erlangen have shown that adult mouse hippocampal tissue can be cryopreserved using vitrification, cooled to liquid nitrogen temperature, and later rewarmed with key functions intact. In the study, the tissue regained electrical activity and synaptic communication after thawing. The work marks an important step in cryobiology, but…
Kathy Hilton has been one of the OG members of the hit reality TV show, ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’. The star has been well-known for her chaotic personality and drama on the show. Her daughter, Paris Hilton, is a celebrity icon on her own and has left many people wondering whether she would…
Puducherry assembly election results 2026 NEW DELHI: The Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) of Congress and DMK is set to fell short in its bid to form the government in Puducherry, as counting for the April 9 assembly elections was held on Monday. Despite a record voter turnout of 89.87% across the Union territory’s 30 constituencies,…
Mark Wood of England (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England fast bowler Mark Wood has shared a remarkable and humorous story from his time in the Indian Premier League, revealing how a franchise owner once offered to fly him on a private jet just to ensure he played a match — despite being seriously unwell.Speaking…
Recent excavations at Karahantepe, a pivotal site within the Taş Tepeler project in southeastern Türkiye, have unearthed staggering evidence of Neolithic complexity. This site, dating back around 12,000 years, has produced over-life-sized human statues and detailed carvings of animals that transform our view of prehistoric art. Yet, the most astonishing find involves plant remains. While…
Scientists involved in planetary formation studies, meteorites, and early solar system investigations have been wondering about the origins of the ingredients that made up the planet Earth. Studies on carbonaceous chondrites, isotopic compositions, and planetary accretion have shown that the elements needed for life on Earth, such as carbon, water, and volatiles, could have come…
Emraan Hashmi doesn’t have many blockbuster movies in his filmography, but the actor holds a cult fan base for his exceptional performances. Hashmi delivered one of his most memorable performances in ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’. The film, directed by Milan Luthria, featured him playing Shoaib Khan. His portrayal of the ambitious underworld figure…
Puducherry assembly election results 2026 NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to retain power in Puducherry, and secure a second consecutive term, as counting for the April 9 assembly elections continues. The Union territory recorded a high voter turnout of 89.87% across its 30 constituencies. NDA candidates have won or are leading…