The BBC recreated the controversial 1974 Stanford prison experiment in The Experiment to explore human obedience/ screengrab Youtube The idea of recreating one of psychology’s most controversial experiments for television should have been unworkable from the outset. When the BBC announced in 2002 that it would run a controlled prison simulation as a documentary series,…
The JEE Advanced 2026 registration window is nearing closure, requiring eligible JEE Main qualifiers to complete applications before the deadline. The exam, to be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee on May 17, will follow strict eligibility norms, with admit cards scheduled for release on May 11 and fee payment allowed until May…
Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India captain, 1983 World Cup winner and former selector Kris Srikkanth believes Mumbai Indians have rediscovered the high energy and dominance they are known for, even in the absence of captain Hardik Pandya. Pandya has missed Mumbai Indians’ last three matches.Sidelined with a back spasm, Pandya first…
The integrity of public examinations has once again come under scrutiny in Uttar Pradesh after authorities issued a strong warning against insensitive security checks during recruitment tests. The directive comes amid reports that some candidates were allegedly asked to remove religious symbols during frisking, a move officials have now called unacceptable.The message from the authorities…
An accidental discovery in Upper Egypt in 1945 unearthed thirteen ancient papyrus scrolls, now known as the Nag Hammadi Codices. These texts, dating to the fourth century, offer a profound glimpse into early Christianity and Gnostic sects, revealing a diverse spiritual landscape. Image Credits: Google Gemini The Upper Egyptian landscape gives the impression that history…
Amay Khurasiya (Photo Credit: X) KOCHI: Kerala’s slide from Ranji Trophy finalists to also-rans has reignited an uncomfortable question: was last season a glorious peak built on fragile foundations?Twelve months after finishing runners-up, Kerala failed to reach the knockouts. It is a regression too sharp to ignore and too stark to be dismissed just as…
Pension fund regulator PFRDA has launched the second proof of concept (POC) of ‘NPS Swasthya’, an initiative aimed at integrating retirement planning with healthcare funding, PTI reported.The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) said the National Pension System (NPS) Swasthya is a multi-partner framework designed to provide financial and health security.Under the initiative, Medi…
New Delhi: Gujarat Titans’ captain Shubman Gill (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) Gujarat Titans clinched a dramatic one-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a match that went down to the final delivery, thanks to a nerve-jangling last over and a crucial moment of hesitation from David Miller. Chasing 211, Delhi Capitals fell agonizingly short at 209 for…
Ravindra Jadeja and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image credit: Rajasthan Royals) NEW DELHI: What’s in Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s bat? Every time the 15-year-old walks out, he takes the attack to the bowlers – smashing them all around the ground, denting their economy rates, and giving his team explosive starts with fearless strokeplay.Ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2026 clash…
MUMBAI: HDFC Bank‘s interim chairman Keki Mistry said the bank’s management reviews every issue and takes corrective action. His comments come in the wake of the sudden resignation of former chairman Atanu Chakraborty three days ago, citing misalignment between certain practices and his values and ethics.Chakraborty’s exit has been marked by investor anxiety, sharp market…
