Good news for travellers: France scraps transit visa for Indian passport holders France has lifted the airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals with effect from April 10, the French Embassy in India announced on Thursday.Indian nationals holding ordinary passports are no longer required to obtain an airport transit visa when passing through the international…
Scientists reveal why you yawn even when you’re not tired. Image credit – Gemini Yawning is among the most common human behaviours. Often associated with fatigue or boredom, this habit, however, triggers a hidden brain process. Scientists have long believed it plays a biological role.A recent study published in Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, however, found…
Linda McMahon flags stricter monitoring of foreign donations to US universities Universities across the United States could face tighter scrutiny over foreign financial contributions as federal authorities move to strengthen enforcement of disclosure rules governing overseas donations to higher education institutions.In a recent interview with Fox Business, US Education Secretary Linda McMahon indicated that the…
NEW DELHI: Will the 2026 FIFA World Cup be broadcast in India? FIFA has now issued a fresh update amid uncertainty over whether fans in the country will be able to watch the tournament on television and digital streaming platforms.The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and…
Stephen Hawking quote of the day Some quotes sound intelligent immediately and then disappear from memory a few minutes later. Others seem to sit quietly in the mind and become more interesting with time. This quote, widely associated with Stephen Hawking, feels like one of those lines that grows heavier the longer a person thinks…
Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates with teammates (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)( Yuzvendra Chahal is heading into IPL 2026 with a renewed mindset and a strong focus on fitness, hoping to turn a difficult phase in his career into a fresh start with Punjab Kings. The 35-year-old leg-spinner, who has not featured for India since 2023, revealed a major…
Teachers College at Columbia University is set to offer its first neuroscience-focused doctoral program following the University Senate’s approval last month, according to reporting by The Columbia Spectator. The new Ph.D. in educational neuroscience aims to formalize research at the intersection of brain science and education while ensuring full funding for all enrolled students. The…
Axar Patel and Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals were penalised during their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala after failing to complete their overs within the stipulated time.Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel had won the toss and opted to field first, but…
In the arid mountains of Ethiopia, a fascinating archaeological find has been unearthed that gives an inside view of life and death in the ancient community. Unlike spectacular finds in the form of monuments and royal tombs, the focus of this particular find is on common individuals and their day-to-day lives over the centuries. It…
US judge blocks Trump-era college admissions data rule, calls rollout “chaotic” A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s push to collect detailed admissions data from universities to verify compliance with the ban on race-based admissions, according to a report by The Associated Press (AP). The ruling comes amid a broader legal…
