Representational Image NEW DELHI: The first phase of the next national Census—an exercise last conducted in 2011—will begin on Wednesday, marking the start of the world’s largest enumeration drive.The exercise will be the country’s 16th Census and the eighth since Independence. It was originally scheduled for 2021 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic….
The market appears to be reassessing long‑term technological risks in crypto following Google’s major quantum computing research update on Monday. While leading coins like bitcoin BTC$68,641.65 and ether (ETH) have seen only modest moves in the past 24 hours, several cryptocurrencies tied to the quantum‑resistant narrative have surged sharply, with some gaining more than 50%….
PM Modi at tea garden in Dibrugarh NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea garden in Dibrugarh, Assam, ahead of two public rallies in the poll-bound state.He described tea as the “soul of Assam.” “Tea is the soul of Assam! The tea from here has reached across the world. This morning…
Punjab Kings’ captain Indian cricket player Shreyas Iyer watches the ball after playing a shot during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on March 31. NEW DELHI: The sports celebrity endorsement market is valued…
War is often described with big words like honour and victory. But when you strip all that away, the core idea is much simpler.Today’s quote of the day, “War: An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will,” is attributed to George Washington. As a military leader, he saw…
Akshay Kumar preps for delayed ‘Bhooth Bangla’ (April 10 release) after ‘Dhurandhar 2’ success. Visited Mahakaleshwar Temple with Dimple Kapadia, praying for nation and family. Reunites with Priyadarshan (post-14 yrs); stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal. His first 2026 film after ‘Jolly LLB 3’. Akshay Kumar is preparing for the release of his upcoming movie ‘Bhooth…
Since the onset of the geopolitical tensions, the currency has declined by roughly 4%. (AI image) Will the US-Iran war lead to the rupee hitting the 100 per dollar mark? Experts are of the view that a prolonged Middle East conflict may lead to the rupee depreciating even more with policy measures unlikely to offer…
Punjab Kings got off to a brilliant start in IPL 2026 as they defeated Gujarat Titans in their opening game by three wickets at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh. However, their skipper, Shreyas Iyer, has been fined despite being on the winning side due to the poor over-rate of PBKS. Iyer has been fined a massive…
Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant, second right, with teammates during a practice session. (PTI Photo) LUCKNOW: As Lucknow Super Giants gear up to face Delhi Capitals here Wednesday, the narrative writes itself. The stage is set, the lights are brighter than ever, and all eyes will turn to one man — Rishabh Pant. Leader,…
Have you ever noticed how sometimes talking to certain people– be it a negative coworker or a nosy neighbour– ends up making you feeling drained, older, and snappier? You’re not imagining it. New research warns: “hasslers”—those people who stir drama, belittle, or complicate life—might literally speed up your biological clock. Funded by the National Institute…