Deaths from snake bites may be much rarer than earlier estimated, according to an 11-state survey funded by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR). The survey also shows that 43% of such deaths occurred outside hospital settings or in transit and that snakebite envenomation (SBE) was a disease of impoverishment with 53% of victims…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine validity of CBSE’s recent policy mandating three languages, two of which must be Indian languages, for Class IX, which parents termed as a sure recipe for chaos and confusion in the absence of trained teachers, required textbooks and denial of choice to students.Many lawyers, including Mukul…
MS Dhoni (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans are still waiting to see MS Dhoni play in IPL 2026, even though he has been regularly training with the team. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter, who was ruled out initially due to a calf injury, has now missed close to a month of action. While…
An AI-generated representative image Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Saturday that scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two previously unknown species of lichen moths.In a post on X, the minister described the findings as “a vital contribution to the documentation of India’s moth biodiversity,” and said the discovery highlights…
After a lengthy hiatus, Amanda Bynes is back with her latest single, ‘Girlfriend,’ dropping on April 10. This fresh track fuses EDM and rap elements, showcasing her love for the genres. Collaborating with Los Angeles artist Fenix Flexin, Bynes aims to reignite her music career following a 2021 release. Amanda Bynes, who is best known…
Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu (Photos by PTI) NEW DELHI: India have announced their squads for the upcoming Thomas and Uber Cup, with a mix of experienced stars and young talent set to compete in Denmark next month. Lakshya Sen, fresh off his All England runner-up finish, will lead the men’s team, while PV Sindhu…
Manoj Bajpayee has revealed that he has contemplated quitting acting several times over the past decade, admitting that the emotional burden of inhabiting complex characters often leaves a lasting impact on him. During a recent conversation, the actor also spoke candidly about ageing, mortality and the sacrifices that came with his pursuit of success. ‘For…
Indian-origin Texas Democrat Pooja Sethi said she also wants her hate-free America back after Sara Gonzales’s divisive social media post. Texas YouTuber and journalist Sara Gonzales who recently made headlines after claiming to have busted H-1B abuse in her state dropped a controversial social media post, triggering a massive backlash. Gonzales said she took her…
Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The celebration, the roar and the smile from Shreyas Iyer said it all after the Punjab Kings skipper produced a captain’s knock to guide Punjab Kings to a much-needed win in their must-win IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on…
Boney Kapoor’s much-anticipated sequel ‘No Entry 2’ has hit multiple roadblocks. Director Anees Bazmee was brought on board, while Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Arjun Kapoor replaced the original cast. However, Diljit and Varun both walked out. With reportedly ₹30 crore already spent, the film’s release remains uncertain. Boney Kapoor set the industry abuzz roughly…