Congress leadership advised its allies to make sure that MPs of all parties are present in the House from Monday onwards (File photo) The Congress Parliamentary Party has issued a three-line whip directing all its Lok Sabha MPs to remain present in the House from 11:00 am until adjournment on August 10, 11 and 12,…
Air India’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on static display at Wings India 2026 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad | Photo Credit: The Hindu In a bid to stem pilot attrition and strengthen retention, Air India has unveiled a revamped pay and career progression package that includes an 8–15% increase in fixed salary, and higher flying pay…
Anyone who has tried to keep a cork underwater knows it takes effort. Yet sperm whales can rest suspended beneath the ocean surface despite having massive heads filled with oil, wax and air that would seem to send them drifting upward — a feat scientists now think is made possible by blowing bubbles. Sperm whales…
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro is right around the corner, and the rumor mill started earlier than normal. Here’s what you need to know. In 2025, Apple gave its high-end iPhone a major redesign, with the iPhone 17 Pro featuring a distinct pill-shaped camera plateau, an aluminum frame, and a bright orange color option. Inside, the…
Few scientists have reshaped humanity’s understanding of the universe as profoundly as Max Planck. Celebrated as the father of quantum theory, the German physicist not only revolutionised modern physics but also left behind timeless reflections on science, philosophy and the limits of human knowledge. One of his most quoted observations is: “Science cannot solve the…
TREADMILL stress testing in patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis identified symptoms and indications for aortic valve replacement in approximately 15% of cases, according to a prespecified registry based follow up study. Exercise stress testing is recommended in asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis to uncover symptoms that may influence the timing of intervention. However, its use…
The United Kingdom lost its global empire by the mid-twentieth century – and with it, its status as the world’s pre-eminent military power. Today, according to the Global Firepower Index, Britain ranks as the world’s eighth-strongest military, while the IMF places it as the fifth-largest economy, just marginally ahead of India. Yet in one domain…
Days after triggering outrage by branding Gen Z as the “gutter generation”, BJP MP and actor Kangana Ranaut on Friday appeared to walk back her sweeping remarks, saying the generation is “our power” and a source of pride for the country, and should not be judged by the actions of a handful of people. Speaking…
The Hundred women’s competition, Edgbaston Birmingham Phoenix 107-9 (100 balls): Lamb 47 (34); Deepti 3-11 Sunrisers Leeds 111-1 (69 balls): Litchfield 71* (33); Fatima 1-25 Sunrisers Leeds won by nine wickets Scorecard. Table Sunrisers Leeds put three sides out of contention for the Hundred’s knock-out stage with a comprehensive nine-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix at…
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., the parent company of India’s biggest airline IndiGo, is in talks with Embraer SA over a possible large regional jet order, according to people familiar with the matter. IndiGo is considering purchasing dozens of Embraer E2 aircraft to replace its fleet of turboprop-powered ATRs as well as to bolster capacity, said the…
