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The reason behind its famous nickname is fascinating Some names become so popular that we rarely stop to question where they came from. One such name is the Golden City of India. It sounds like a place connected to riches and treasure, but the real story is rooted in architecture, history, and the landscape of Rajasthan.The title belongs to Jaisalmer, a city located in the western part of Rajasthan. Unlike names that come from royal titles or historical events, Jaisalmer earned this description because of the way its buildings appear to merge with the desert surroundings.The stone that gave the…

The Higher Education Department, Odisha has released the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Odisha +3 merit list 2026 round 3 for undergraduate admissions. In this round, 53,656 candidates have been allotted seats in participating colleges across the state.Candidates who applied for Odisha +3 admissions can now check their Round 3 allotment status by logging in to the official SAMS Odisha portal.Students who have received a seat in the third round must complete the admission process by paying the required admission fee online and reporting within the given schedule.SAMS Odisha +3 merit list 2026: Admission scheduleCandidates allotted seats in Round 3…

Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a strong day in the athletics arena at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu qualified for the men’s triple jump final, while Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh ensured a clean sweep in the men’s javelin throw qualification.National record holder Praveen Chithravel produced a composed performance to finish second in the triple jump qualification standings with a best effort of 16.41m in his opening attempt.With cold and windy conditions making competition difficult and none of the 14 athletes managing to reach the automatic…

Yash and Radhika Pandit have always been among the most admired couples in the Kannada film industry. The duo, who have been sharing heartwarming moments with fans since their television days, have become one of the biggest star couples in Sandalwood. Yash’s first gift to Radhika’s story has once again come out of the closet from the early days of their friendship. The sweet memory has once again become a talking point among fans, who are loving the couple’s simple and genuine bond.Radhika Pandit once revealed the unusual first gift she received from YashBefore they fell in love, Yash and…

Hermitage quarry beside Oaken Wood. Under the soil sits Kentish ragstone, which Kent county council says is crucial for the conservation of ancient buildings. In 1600, Oaken Wood near Maidstone was already an established English woodland; in 2026, Kent County Council proposed turning 41 hectares of it into a stone quarry, reports the Guardian.The Reform-led council voted this month to include the ancient woodland site in its updated Kent Mineral Sites Plan. The vote formally marks the hard rock under the forest floor as an essential supply of Kentish ragstone, opening the door for the nearby Hermitage Quarry to expand.Local…

Nobody wakes up hoping to deal with a difficult person.Whether it’s the colleague who constantly criticizes you, the relative who always has something negative to say, the friend who only calls when they need something, or the stranger who tests your patience, these encounters can leave you emotionally drained.Most of us spend a lot of time wishing these people would change. But what if that’s the wrong question?While toxic behaviour should never be excused or tolerated, every challenging interaction has the potential to reveal something about us too. Difficult people often expose the places where we still need stronger boundaries,…

A National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 candidate has approached the Delhi High Court, alleging serious discrepancies in the evaluation process conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The student has claimed that the score displayed on the official result portal changed three times within less than 24 hours after the results were declared.The petition, filed through Advocate Vineet Jindal, seeks directions to preserve and produce the student’s original physical Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) answer sheet and other examination records so they can be independently verified. The matter is likely to come up before the High Court…

File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane’s decision to retire from international cricket on Thursday triggered an outpouring of tributes from some of Indian sport’s biggest names, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the emotional farewell by recalling the qualities that defined the veteran batter’s remarkable career.Rahane, who represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023, brought the curtain down on an international career highlighted by his calm leadership during India’s historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in Australia.Among the many messages, Tendulkar’s stood out for its personal touch, having shared…

Months after ‘Jana Nayagan’ became the centre of one of Tamil cinema’s biggest piracy cases, editor Pradeep E Ragav has spoken about the emotional toll the incident has taken on him. The editor said the leak continues to haunt him despite the arrests made by the authorities. His comments come after the film eventually made its theatrical release following months of delays caused by certification issues and the widespread circulation of its pirated version online.Pradeep E Ragav says the ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak still continues to haunt himIn an interview with Harish Ram, Pradeep E Ragav reflected on the damage caused…

Nishi Bhatia and her husband, Jyoti P. Bhatia, start fellowships for students at the University of Texas. Indian-American philanthropists made headlines this year through their generous contributions, especially to American universities. A few months ago, textile industry executive Anil Kochhar and his wife Marilyn announced they would pay the education loan of the graduating students of the Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University. This included 176 bachelor’s students and 26 master’s students.The major announcement shed light on the Indian-American philanthropists helping students in America in memory of their own student life in the US.Noe, Jyoti Bhatia, and Nishi…