Each spring in Kyoto arrives with a quiet anticipation. Buds swell, branches soften, and for a brief, luminous moment, cherry blossoms transform the landscape into something almost unreal. For Prof Yasuyuki Aono, this annual spectacle was not merely a cultural ritual but a lifelong pursuit of precision. A researcher at Osaka Metropolitan University, he spent…
‘No power is as costly as no power’ – Homi Jehangir Bhabha, the father of India’s nuclear programme, had once famously said. Several decades later, India’s nuclear energy ambitions have entered a decisive phase.On April 6, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved criticality, achieving a sustained nuclear chain reaction…
Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings (PBKS) pace spearhead Arshdeep Singh delivered a defining moment in the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, striking twice in two balls and entering an elite club of left-arm pacers with 100 or more IPL wickets.With this, the 27-year-old pacer became the first PBKS…
BPSC 71st Mains admit card 2026 BPSC 71st Mains admit card 2026: The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) will release the admit card for the 71st Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Mains 2026 tomorrow, April 17, 2026. Candidates who are going to appear for the examination will be able to download their hall tickets from the…
Wall Street hovered near record levels on Thursday as investors paused after a sharp rally, weighing rising oil prices and uncertainty around the Iran conflict before making fresh bets.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, a day after hitting a new all-time high– its 10th gain in 11 sessions–while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 66 points…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Lalit Modi NEW DELHI: Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has made a bold prediction about young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying he could become the face of Indian cricket in the future. Known for spotting talent early, Modi recalled being completely stunned the first time he saw the teenager bat during the IPL.Speaking…
Pune: Molecules has expanded its global footprint by establishing a presence in Tokyo, aiming to accelerate global collaborative research programs involving academia, industry and technology partners across Japan, India and other key innovation hubs. The move marks a strategic milestone in the company’s efforts to build an interconnected global research and innovation ecosystem, it said…
Kerala cancels SSLC, plus two exams for its students in Gulf The SSLC and class 12 examinations scheduled to be held in the Gulf region have been cancelled in view of the ongoing conflict in West Asia, Kerala Minister V Sivankutty said on Thursday.Sivankutty said the results of the 633 students who were unable to…
Wipro reported a marginal decline in its March quarter profit even as revenue grew, with the IT major flagging a challenging global environment and cautious near-term outlook.The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,501.8 crore for Q4 FY26, down 1.89 per cent from Rs 3,569.6 crore a year ago, according to PTI.The dip…
NEW DELHI: The build-up to Mumbai Indians’ clash against Punjab Kings was dominated by one question: would Rohit Sharma play?A day before the match, uncertainty hung thick. MI’s team management stayed tight-lipped, with their media manager confirming that the decision rested with the medical staff. Rohit, who had suffered a hamstring injury against Royal Challengers…
