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If you’ve ever stood in a nursery holding a packet of seeds, unsure whether now is the right time to plant them, you’re not alone. Turns out, the answer isn’t really a guess; India’s own agricultural institutions have been mapping this out for decades. The country’s growing calendar is split into three official seasons: Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid a system the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and its associated bodies use to guide sowing nationwide. Each of these three cropping seasons is shaped by its own pattern of temperature, rainfall, and soil moisture, which is what actually determines when…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application correction window for the All India AYUSH Postgraduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) 2026 from today, August 1. For those candidates who are already registered for the entrance examination, there is an opportunity to edit their forms through the official AIAPGET website up until 11:50 pm on 2nd August 2026.The one-time editing facility provides an opportunity for candidates to edit certain information contained in their application form prior to the examination, which is slated for 22nd August 2026.AIAPGET 2026 correction window openNo alterations whatsoever can be made to the form, except those which…

‘Ramayana’ actress Kajal Aggarwal spoke about an incident that left her shaken during one of her film shoots. The actor, who has shared screen space with some of the biggest names in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, recently revealed how a fan barged into her caravan uninvited and invaded her personal space. Kajal, thankful for the love and admiration of her fans, made it very clear that nobody should ever compromise privacy and safety, no matter their intentions.Kajal Aggarwal recalls a fan entering her caravan without permissionSpeaking with News 18 about the incident, Kajal Aggarwal recalled resting in her caravan…

An EU-backed project under the Western Balkans Investment Framework is working to remove 21 of the most dangerous wrecks Europe’s prolonged summer heatwave has driven water levels in the Danube River to unusually low levels, revealing dozens of German warships that were deliberately sunk by retreating Nazi forces during the Second World War.Near the Serbian town of Prahovo, the receding river has exposed the rusting remains of vessels scuttled in the autumn of 1944 as German troops withdrew before the advancing Soviet Red Army. The ships were intentionally sunk to prevent military equipment from falling into enemy hands and to…

India’s Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated several of India’s medal winners at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday, praising their performances in posts on X after another productive day for the Indian contingent.India’s biggest attraction of the day came in the men’s javelin throw final, where double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra returned to the podium alongside compatriot Yash Vir Singh.Chopra finished with the silver medal after registering a best throw of 85.83m. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage claimed gold with a winning effort of 89.75m, while Yash Vir secured bronze with a throw of 85.41m.The…

More than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean Since the Suez Canal opened more than 150 years ago, more than 120 fish species have migrated from the Red Sea into the Mediterranean. Researchers at Tel Aviv University have now created a statistical model that predicts which species are likely to make the move next, states a report by Phys Org. It also states that some of the model’s top candidate species included the stellate pufferfish (Arothron stellatus), the cinnabar goatfish (Parupeneus heptacantha) and the yellowspotted trevally (Turrum fulvoguttatum). The study was conducted by Dr.…

A decade of ownership changes a property in ways that are not always visible from the surface. Systems begin to wear, materials lose their original strength, and expectations around what a well kept home should offer continue to evolve. Once a property reaches this ten year point, it becomes important to pause and look closely at what may need attention, since small issues left unchecked can eventually turn into bigger, costlier problems down the line.Here are seven renovations worth planning once a property crosses that ten year threshold:Roof inspection and replacementMost roofing materials are rated for fifteen to twenty five…

The University of Madras has released the 2026 undergraduate results for first to fourth semester examinations conducted in April. Madras University result 2026: The University of Madras has announced the Madras University Result 2026 for undergraduate students of the first, second, third and fourth semesters. Candidates who appeared for the April 2026 semester examinations can now check their results online through the university’s official results portal using their register number.Students can access their provisional results by visiting the university’s online results portal. The online scorecard is meant for immediate reference, while the original marksheet issued by the university will remain…

The decades-old Cauvery water sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has political consequences. Whenever tensions rise, the Tamil film industry is one of the first to be impacted. Protests regarding the Cauvery problem have impacted many Tamil films; some screenings have been canceled, some promotions interrupted, some film releases postponed, and theatres closed. Many big releases from Rajinikanth’s Baba in 2002 to Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ in 2026 been caught in the middle of the long-pending river dispute.’Baba’ (2002): Rajinikanth’s film ran into protestsRajinikanth’s ‘Baba’ was one of the first big Tamil films to run into trouble during the Cauvery…

Alzarri Joseph and Daren Sammy (Agency Image) West Indies fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has responded to head coach Daren Sammy’s comments regarding his absence from the ongoing home Test series against Pakistan, insisting that the public narrative surrounding his decision lacked important context.When Cricket West Indies announced the squad for the two-match series, the board stated that Joseph would miss the matches due to personal reasons. However, Sammy later told reporters that the pacer had been selected but chose not to accept the call-up, saying Joseph had “declined selection.”Speaking on the Antigua Observer’s Good Morning Jojo Sports Show, Joseph said…