A 19th-century machinist, Walter Hunt, invented the safety pin out of desperation to repay a $15 debt. His ingenious design, featuring a spring and catch, revolutionized fasteners by preventing accidental pricks. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Concepts that lead to change don’t always have to arise from sophisticated laboratories or countless research grants. At times,…
The personal bodyguard of Bollywood star Salman Khan has told a special court in Mumbai that the April 2024 firing outside the actor’s residence was “an attempt to kill him.”The trial in the case began last month, with the bodyguard—also the complainant—deposing as the first witness.Firing outside Galaxy ApartmentsOn April 14, 2024, two motorcycle-borne men…
Rajasthan REET Mains result 2026 expected in early May for 7,759 teacher posts. (Representative Image) REET Result 2026: The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board is expected to announce the REET Mains Result 2026 for Level-1 and Level-2 third-grade teacher recruitment shortly on its official portal. Candidates who appeared in the examination are awaiting the release, which…
MUMBAI: Bank credit growth in FY26 was led by services and retail segments, with non-food credit expanding by Rs 29.2 lakh crore, driven largely by lending to NBFCs, housing, and gold-backed loans, according to sectoral data.Services and personal loans together accounted for over two-thirds of incremental credit. Services saw an addition of Rs 9.7 lakh…
Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (ANI Photo) Chennai Super Kings delivered a complete performance to defeat Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a crucial IPL 2026 encounter at Chepauk, keeping their playoff hopes alive while pushing their rivals further down the table. The foundation of the win was laid by a disciplined bowling effort,…
The week starts on a steady note. Monday shows balance, your income matches your expenditure, and that alone gives you mental peace. Some plans may get cancelled, especially a long journey, and honestly it might save you trouble. If you’ve been thinking of a house purchase or property related step, postpone it for now. Don’t…
Nineteenth-century socialite Josephine Cochrane, frustrated by chipped dishes, invented the first practical automatic dishwasher. Rejecting scrubbing, she pioneered using water jets to clean, a revolutionary concept. Image Credit: via Wikimedia Commons Every time you fill up gleaming dishes to place inside your cabinets and hit the switch for cleaning them, you rely on a tradition…
In the realm of cinema, Tom Cruise stands out not just as a brilliant actor but as an emblem of tenacity and insight. He advocates for the idea of embracing fear; by doing so, we can transform paralysis into progress. Acknowledging that emotions are part of our journey and proactively confronting hurdles is fundamental to…
The Board of Secondary Education, Odisha will announce the Class 10 examination results on Saturday, bringing clarity for more than 5.6 lakh students who appeared for the exams this year. School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond told news agency PTI, “The board has taken all initiatives for the smooth publication of the result. This…
NEW DELHI: RBI deputy governor Poonam Gupta Friday said that India has strong macroeconomic fundamentals, which can help it sustain 7.5% growth with low inflation, and added that she was not seeing a major impact on the balance of payments situation due to the West Asia conflict.At a conference organised by the Isaac Centre for…