Meet Yasuyuki Aono: Japanese scientist who kept a 1,200-year cherry blossom record alive until his death |

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…

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How recent Foreign Tax Credit changes impact salaried taxpayers earning from abroad

FTC allows individual taxpayers to claim a credit in India for taxes paid in a foreign jurisdiction on the same income. (AI image) With the rise in global workforce mobility, an increasing number of Indian professionals are earning income across multiple jurisdictions. Employees of multinational companies undertaking overseas assignments, or cross-border roles receive regular salaries…

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UPPSC APO Prelims admit card 2026 released at uppsc.up.nic.in: Direct link to download hall ticket here

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the admit card for the Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO) Preliminary examination 2026. Candidates who have registered for the recruitment exam can now download their hall tickets from the official website, UPPSC official website.The admit cards were issued today, March 12, 2026 under Advertisement no. A-8/E-1/2025. Candidates…

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Strait of Hormuz disruption impact: India considers dedicated Rs 1,000 crore war-risk cover to support insurers

Under a proposal being reviewed by the finance ministry, domestic insurers could be enabled to provide cover for vessels navigating high-risk areas. (AI image) Middle East conflict impact on India: The government is looking at the creation of a specialised fund to assist insurers offering war-risk coverage for ships operating on routes to and from…

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JEE Main 2026 April session exams from tomorrow: NTA releases strict exam day guidelines; check notice here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will begin the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 April session from tomorrow, April 2, 2026. With over a million candidates expected to appear, the agency has released detailed instructions for exam day.According to the official schedule, JEE Main Paper 1 will be conducted in two shifts on multiple days….

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Antisemitism probe at University of Pennsylvania intensifies as court seeks records on Jewish employees

A federal judge has ordered the University of Pennsylvania to provide records related to Jewish employees to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as part of an investigation into alleged antisemitic discrimination, while limiting the scope of disclosure.According to Associated Press, U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert said employees may decline to participate in the investigation,…

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