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Twin brothers chose each other over IIT Bombay: Why AIR 32 Mahroof gave up his dream seat for Masroor Every year, lakhs of students prepare for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) with one dream—to secure a seat at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. For many, an All India Rank (AIR) in the top 50 almost guarantees admission to the coveted Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme at the country’s most sought-after engineering institute.Mahroof Ahmed Khan had achieved exactly that.With an outstanding AIR 32 in JEE Advanced, the 18-year-old from Lucknow had earned the opportunity to study Computer Science…

Mithila Palkar refused to darken her skin by several shades for Super Subbu (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix) Mithila Palkar, known for the recently released Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Bhooth Bangla’ and Ori Devuda, has opened up about a creative decision she stood by while filming her Netflix Telugu debut, ‘Super Subbu’. The actress revealed that she was initially asked to darken her complexion significantly to portray a young woman from rural Telangana, but she declined the suggestion, explaining that altering her skin tone was against her personal and professional principles.The actor shared that after more than a decade in the…

Smaran Ravichandran celebrates after scoring a century. (Syed Asif) NEW DELHI: Consistency is often the hardest quality to master in domestic cricket. Smaran Ravichandran has done exactly that. With 1534 runs in 26 innings at an average of 73.60, including three double hundreds in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons, the Karnataka batter has firmly established himself as one of the brightest young talents in the country and has shown that he is far from a one-season wonder.More importantly, Smaran has shown the versatility to excel across formats, seamlessly adapting his tempo to the demands of the game. He was…

Ask most people to name Africa’s deadliest snake, and the black mamba usually comes up first. The black mamba is “widely considered the world’s deadliest snake,” pointing to its potent venom and its habit of striking more than once when it feels cornered. But the snake’s fearsome reputation can make it easy to forget that it isn’t tied to one patch of jungle or a single game reserve. As per National Geographic, it actually turns up across a huge stretch of sub-Saharan Africa, and it tends to avoid thick rainforest in favour of savanna, scrubland and rocky hillsides. So where…

Maharashtrian food is often mistaken for being simple, but that is only because it does not shout for attention. It arrives with quiet confidence, built on sharp spices, coconut, jaggery, peanuts, fresh herbs and the kind of balance that makes one bite lead naturally to another. From the spicy warmth of street-side snacks to the comfort of home-cooked vegetables and lentils, the cuisine is full of dishes that feel both familiar and distinctly regional. For anyone who thinks Maharashtrian food is limited to vada pav and misal, these vegetarian classics prove there is far more to discover on the plate.…

Karnataka PGCET result 2026: The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) is expected to announce the Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) 2026 results shortly for MBA, MCA, MTech, and other postgraduate programmes on the official website, cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. Though the official result announcement date and time are yet to be confirmed by the authority, the candidates are eagerly waiting for the result announcement after a result link has been updated by the result portal.After the announcement of the result, candidates can download their scorecards via the official KEA website with the help of their login credentials.Karnataka PGCET result 2026: Steps to…

Playback singer Chinmayi and actor Khushbu criticized Udhayanidhi Stalin’s recent remarks. They stated women should not be pawns in political discussions. Both called for greater respect and dignity towards women. Public discourse must maintain boundaries and avoid personal attacks. The Leader of the Opposition owes Trisha an apology. Playback singer Chinmayi Sripaada and actor-politician Khushbu Sundar have strongly reacted to recent remarks involving Vijay and Trisha, emphasising that women should not be targeted in public or political discourse. Sharing their views on social media, both public figures called for greater respect and dignity towards women, stressing that political disagreements should…

Rumesh Pathirage and Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The newest rivalry in men’s javelin is set to resume sooner than expected.Just days after Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage edged Neeraj Chopra to the Commonwealth Games gold medal in Glasgow, the two South Asian stars will lock horns again at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21 in Switzerland.The Lausanne meet will feature one of the strongest javelin fields of the season, with five athletes from the Commonwealth Games final, including Pathirage, Chopra, Pakistan’s Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, Trinidad and Tobago’s reigning world champion Keshorn Walcott and India’s bronze medallist Yash…

Vibrant Parakeets on Branch (AI-generated image) Bright green, loud and unmistakable, rose-ringed parakeets have become one of the most recognisable birds in London’s parks and gardens, despite having no natural historical presence anywhere in Britain. The species, native to parts of Africa and South Asia, was first confirmed breeding in the wild in Britain in 1969, with earlier isolated sightings recorded going back decades further. From that small initial toehold in the southeast of England, the population has grown into a firmly established feature of urban and suburban British bird life, now estimated in the tens of thousands and continuing…

Wedding invitations have a way of arriving all at once.One weekend it’s a mehendi. The next, it’s a reception. Before you know it, you’re standing in front of your wardrobe thinking, I have nothing to wear.If you’re leaning towards a saree this wedding season, you’re in good company. Sarees have quietly made their way back to the top of everyone’s wish list – not because they’re trendy, but because they work. They’re elegant, they’re versatile and, unlike many occasion outfits, you’ll probably wear them again.Here are five styles that deserve a place in your wardrobe this year.(Image Credits: Pinterest) Source…