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India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Zimbabwe with a 35-run win in the third and final T20I in Harare on Sunday, thanks to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 81 and a disciplined bowling effort led by Mayank Yadav.The series victory also marked a turnaround for India after losing their previous two T20I series against England (0-4) and Ireland (0-2).Defending 193 on a slow pitch, India restricted Zimbabwe to 157/7 despite an unbeaten 54 from Ryan Burl.Zimbabwe once again lost early wickets and could not make good use of the powerplay. Yash Thakur (2/45) removed Dion Myers and captain Sikandar Raza off successive…

File photo: Romania detonates Russian drone fragments found near border with Ukraine (Picture credit: Reuters) Romania on Sunday shot down a drone that entered its airspace over the Black Sea, marking the third such interception in as many days as the Nato member accused Russia of repeatedly violating its sovereignty amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.The Romanian defence ministry said an F-16 fighter jet destroyed the drone around 12 kilometres northeast of the coastal town of Sulina after it entered the country’s airspace. The drone was brought down safely over territorial waters, according to Reuters.Romanian President Nicusor Dan condemned the…

Ever looked at a picture and seen something completely different from what your friend saw, staring at the exact same image?That is exactly what optical illusion personality tests do. They’re pictures designed with more than one image hidden inside, and whichever one your brain grabs onto first is supposedly a clue about how you think, feel, or solve problems.The trick isn’t really magic; it’s just how your brain works.Optical illusions are teasers that not only trick the eye but also the brain. When something’s genuinely ambiguous, your mind doesn’t wait around confused; it quickly picks whichever interpretation feels most familiar…

NITTT 2026 exam schedule out The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the exam schedule for the National Initiative for Technical Teachers Training (NITTT) April-May 2026 semester examination. The online remote proctored exam will be held on July 31, August 1, August 7 and August 8, 2026. According to the official schedule, the examination will be conducted in two shifts each day. The morning shift will be held from 10 am to 12 noon, while the afternoon shift will take place from 2 pm to 4 pm. As per the official notification, the NITTT programme is designed to provide in-service…

After days of protests against the NEET paper leak by students, on July 25, Dharmendra Pradhan finally gave his resignation. While several celebrities lauded the youth for having the courage to seek accountability and question what was wrong, PM Narendra Modi also addressed the nation and ensured stringent measures towards the betterment and future of education system in India. Now, Anupam Kher has also reacted to everything that happened and while he appreciated the fact that democracy won and the voices were heard, he expressed disappointment towards the harsh language used for PM Narendra Modi, which also included people abusing…

Star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu gave India its first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after winning the women’s 48kg title in Glasgow on Sunday.The 31-year-old lifted a Commonwealth Games record 85kg in the snatch before registering a Games record 105kg in the clean and jerk. She finished with a total lift of 190kg to claim the gold medal.The victory gave Mirabai her third successive Commonwealth Games gold medal, having also won the title in the 2018 Gold Coast Games and the 2022 Birmingham Games.The Tokyo Olympics silver medallist had earlier won a silver medal at the 2014 Commonwealth…

A new waterscape has been created on the Holnicote Estate in Somerset (National Trust photos) Just one year after work completing a river restoration project in south-west England, researchers say the restored landscape has reduced flood peaks downstream, improved water quality and created new habitats for many species.The project took place on the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate in Somerset, where a 1.2-kilometre section of the River Aller was restored using a method called Stage 0 river restoration. The approach reconnects a river with its natural floodplain instead of keeping it confined to a straight, deep channel.Instead of flowing through a…

A Ship-Shaped Idaho Home Needs a New Captain A pirate-themed lakeside home in Salmon, Idaho, built to look like a ship sitting over Williams Lake, is on sale for $799,000.Known as the Ship Wreck House, the 1,200-square-foot property earns about $80,000 a year as an Airbnb rental. The listing was reported in the Wall Street Journal Homes newsletter.Located near the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, the house has three decks and detailed ship design features. Inside, the home has a captain’s quarters, a bunkroom with built-in beds, and a secret door leading to a treasure room with a skeleton…

Quote of the Day by Confucius Confucius is one of the most famous and impactful thinkers in history. His teachings have shaped the cultures, governments, educational systems, and moral values of China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and many other parts of Asia. His ideas still inspire people today who seek wisdom about relationships, leadership, learning and self-improvement. Many philosophers were busy with abstract theories, but Confucius was of the opinion that a better society starts with better individuals. His teachings emphasised honesty, kindness, humility, discipline, respect for others and lifelong learning. Life of ConfuciusConfucius was born in 551 BCE in the…

NTA invites applications for 16 Young Professional The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited applications for 16 Young Professional (YP) positions through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Pratibha Setu portal. The recruitment aims to strengthen the agency’s academic, legal and finance functions as it expands its examination and research activities. According to the official notification, the vacancies are available in three streams. There are 12 posts in Academic Research, 2 posts in Legal Research, and 2 posts in Finance and Accounts Research. Selected candidates will work at the NTA headquarters in Delhi. Occasional travel within India may also be…