For most people, a shopping receipt is something that quickly disappears into a wallet, pocket or bin. In Taiwan, however, that small strip of paper has a very different role. A routine purchase at a supermarket, café or clothing store can also become an entry into a nationwide lottery, where receipts carry the possibility of…
Can you crack these? Sample questions thant tested how students think A massive meteorite crashes into the Moon, causing a huge explosion. How many seconds later will an astronaut 1,000km away hear the blast?Never, as sound cannot travel through the vacuum of space.An archaeologist discovers ancient coins stamped ‘44 BC’. An expert immediately declares them…
Pakistan carries out ‘calibrated strikes’ near Afghanistan border, 29 militants killed (Image/AP) Pakistan on Sunday carried out an intelligence-based ground operation and ‘calibrated strikes’ on terrorist hideouts and safe havens along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, killing 29 militants, news agency AP reported. The operation came a day after militants armed with guns and explosives attacked a…
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ continues to find appreciation within the film industry even months after its release. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has particularly drawn praise for its grounded treatment of the spy genre, with several members of the film fraternity pointing to its approach to storytelling. Actor Nimrat Kaur has now said that the film has changed…
RBI Young Professionals recruitment 2026 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited applications for the recruitment of Young Professionals (YPs) in various departments at its Central Office in Mumbai. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications through email on or before July 6, 2026.The recruitment drive offers opportunities in several specialised areas, including…