A fallen coconut leaf on a Bengaluru campus led professor Dr Saji Varghese to develop biodegradable drinking straws, turning farm waste into a practical alternative to single-use plastic. A walk across a university campus in Bengaluru gave English professor Dr Saji Varghese an unexpected idea in 2017. He noticed a dry coconut leaf that had…
Singer D4vd lost his high-profile private lawyers Monday at a hearing where he entered a new not guilty plea to charges that he killed, sexually abused and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.It’s not clear why Blair Berk and her colleagues Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter parted ways with the indie-pop singer whose legal name is…
Odisha DElEd admission 2026: Result declared, counselling and college allotment schedule announced Odisha DElEd result 2026: The SCERT Odisha and Directorate of Teacher Education have declared the SAMS DElEd 2026 result on August 30, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can check their result and scorecard by logging into the official SAMS Odisha…
Piers Morgan reignites the Messi-Ronaldo GOAT debate, claiming Messi’s retirement proves Ronaldo is football’s greatest. Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from international football has given Piers Morgan another opportunity to make his feelings about the greatest player debate unmistakably clear.The Argentine icon announced on Monday that he would no longer represent his country, bringing an…
Some days simply smile back at you, Sagittarius, and this is one of them. Joy comes easier, news feels brighter, and your spirit has room to stretch. The Moon energises your luck, while Jupiter, your own guide planet, adds blessing to effort. You won’t need to force every door. A few will open on their…
What happened to the ‘Green House’ family (PC: Instagram) We all saw that one ‘Mint green house’ that stood like a rock and protected its people. The world saw with baited heart as the flood water swept everything other houses surrounding that one miracle home while residents stood on the balcony, helpless but praying for…
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano – plans that had led to bitter backlash in the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer’s past antisemitic and racist statements.“John Galliano: Horizons,” the high-profile spring Costume Institute exhibit which was to be launched by the annual Met…
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 registration starts September 1, check Office Assistant exam dates and eligibility IBPS RRB Clerk 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is set to begin online registration for the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment process from September 1, 2026. The recruitment drive covers Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts, commonly referred to as RRB…
India’s economy grows 7.8% in Q1, driven by manufacturing, services and robust domestic demand, moderating from 8.6% in previous quarter. NEW DELHI: The Indian economy grew 7.8% during April-June quarter (Q1) of the current financial year as strong growth sustained in the manufacturing and services sector along with robust domestic demand, offsetting the anticipated adverse…
“Muchas gracias HOMBRE IMPOSIBLE…” Argentina President lauds Messi as the famous footballer announces retirement Lionel Messi’s decision to end his international career has prompted an emotional reaction across Argentina, with President Javier Milei among those paying tribute to the captain who delivered some of the greatest moments in the country’s football history.Messi announced on Monday…