File photo: BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: BJP on Wednesday attacked leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his recent “smash the patriarchy” remark, accusing him of hypocrisy and questioning whether he applies the same principle within his own Congress party.Addressing a press conference, BJP leader and…
In the 1970s, British aquaculture businesses imported North American signal crayfish to stock farms, hoping to build a profitable new freshwater fishery. But the plan backfired: the hardy invaders escaped into rivers, multiplied rapidly and spread across England, Wales and Scotland. Today they dominate many waterways and carry crayfish plague, a disease that is usually…
Two or more co-borrowers take a joint home loan, and all co-borrowers are jointly responsible for repayment. The author is CEO of PaisabazaarBuying a home is more than a financial decision for most households in India. Along with a lifegoal, it is probably one of the biggest financial commitments they would make. Hence, the decision…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana (Pic credit: ICC) Pakistan’s women’s cricket team have taken an unusual route to prepare for the Women’s Asia Cup, playing full T20 matches against a men’s side during their training camp in Lahore.The matches against the Abdul Qadir Cricket Academy featured both teenage and senior male players.Unlike regular practice sessions, the…
The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has started the choice filling process for the first round of Maharashtra National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 counselling. The final merit list has also been released for candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)…
Toxic beats Dhurandhar’s opening day haul despite mixed reviews (Image Credits IMDb) Yash starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has made a roaring start at the Indian box office. Despite mixed early reviews and online criticism surrounding its violence and intimate content, the Geetu Mohandas directorial has shown strong audience demand on its opening…
On August 28, 2026, prepare to debunk ancient myths surrounding the lunar eclipse. Rest assured, gazing at the moon won’t harm your eyesight. Myths claiming that food turns toxic or that pregnant women face heightened risks are unfounded. There’s no real danger in using sharp objects or witnessing the reddish hue of the moon. Moreover,…
Rahul attacks Samrat Choudhary govt over BPSC row NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday questioned the Samrat Choudhary-led government over allegations of exam irregularities and paper leaks. He referred to the police crackdown on protesting students, saying, “questions don’t stop with batons.”His statement came a day after a clash broke…
Campbell and Margaret moved to Canna in 1938 after spending three years living on Barra. John Lorne Campbell and Margaret Fay Shaw had already spent years recording Gaelic songs, stories and traditions when they made the remote Isle of Canna their home in 1938. The Scottish folklorists continued that work from the island for more…
The firms are sharply increasing internship pay as they compete for a limited pool of engineers with strong mathematical, coding and problem-solving skills. High-frequency trading (HFT) firms in India are offering record compensation to interns as they compete for quantitative talent amid tighter derivatives regulations and slowing activity in the country’s equity markets.Gurgaon-based Quadeye is…