Four astronauts successfully launched off aboard Nasa’s Artemis II mission on Thursday from Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, marking humanity’s first journey to the Moon’s vicinity since Apollo 17 in 1972 and a crucial step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.Nasa shared the moments of lift-off of the mission as the Space Launch System…
On a stormy evening in 1827, Ludwig van Beethoven died in Vienna after years of declining health that had already pulled him out of public life. He had been confined to bed for months, struggling with swelling, jaundice, and exhaustion that made even small movements difficult. By then, his hearing loss was already part of…
Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag (AP Photo) Riyan Parag did not hold back after Rajasthan Royals’ five-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals in a crucial IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, openly admitting that his side let the game slip from a winning position. RR were firmly in control at 160 for 2 in…
Russia has begun selling physical gold from its central bank reserves for the first time in 25 years, as the government seeks to plug a widening budget deficit driven by sustained military expenditure, according to a report by Berlin-based news outlet bne IntelliNews.Regulatory data show that between 2022 and 2025, Russia sold gold and foreign…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked all its affiliated schools to extend full cooperation for the Foundational Learning Study (FLS) 2026. It is a nationwide assessment designed to evaluate basic literacy and numeracy skills among Grade 3 students. According to an official communication issued on February 18, 2026, the study will be…
The electric scooter space in India continues to heat up with manufacturers focusing on bigger battery packs, more range and feature-packed offerings. The latest entrant in this battle is the TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh, which has now entered the market as a rival to the popular Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh variant. Here’s how…
KL Rahul (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: For the longest time, KL Rahul’s T20 career has resembled a man dragging a heavy suitcase. Stuffed inside were the perennial anxieties of strike-rates, the exhausting demands of batting deep, and the archaic, heavy tag of being the “anchor”. On Saturday, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rahul simply…
Scientists Thought Ravens Followed Wolves for Food. They Were Wrong. Ravens Predict Them For decades, biologists believed ravens found their next meal by shadowing wolves across the landscape until the predators made a kill. A new study in and around Yellowstone National Park suggests the birds are using a far more sophisticated strategy.Instead of constantly…
Vinesh Phogat (ANI Photo) The Delhi High Court has cleared the way for celebrated Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that the Wrestling Federation of India’s current selection policy unfairly excludes elite athletes returning after maternity breaks. A division bench comprising Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and…
Manu Bhaker and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi NEW DELHI: Two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker marked a major milestone in her career on Tuesday, celebrating 10 years in competitive shooting with an emotional reflection on social media. The 24-year-old, who clinched bronze medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics, looked back on the highs, setbacks and lessons that shaped…
