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BITS Pilani tops undergraduate institutions in Hurun India U30 ranking for young founders India’s startup ecosystem continues to witness a new generation of young founders building companies across sectors such as deeptech, space technology, fintech, sustainability, healthcare and mobility. Reflecting this trend, BITS Pilani has emerged as the leading undergraduate institution in the Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U30 List 2026, with 11 alumni featured among the country’s youngest entrepreneurs.The recognition places BITS Pilani ahead of several premier engineering institutions, including IIT Delhi and IIT Roorkee, underlining the growing influence of higher education institutions in fostering entrepreneurship alongside academic excellence.A strong representation…

The Supreme Court on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 3 lakh on comedian Samay Raina, observing that he had allegedly made false statements before the court and failed to comply with its earlier directions in connection with proceedings arising out of the India’s Got Latent controversy.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice J.V. Mohana directed Raina to deposit the amount within two weeks, warning that coercive action would be initiated in case of non-compliance.“You have taken the court for a ride,” the bench remarked while passing the order.The matter came up during…

England’s Jos Buttler (ANI Photo) Jos Buttler added another milestone to his decorated international career on Tuesday as he became just the second England cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals.The experienced wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark during the opening ODI of the three-match series against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Only former England captain Eoin Morgan, who finished his career with 225 ODIs, has played more matches for England in the format.Buttler made his ODI debut against Pakistan in Dubai on February 21, 2012, and has since established himself as one of England’s finest white-ball players. Over the last 13 years,…

What would you do for the love of nature? Apparently, live on a remote island with no roads for 53 years, preserving it for the world. Every year, 84-year-old Carol Ruckdeschel walks along the beach on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Donning her white boots, hair in pigtail braids, she takes notes of her home in a field journal: spoonbills, sandwich terns, sea oats, moon snails, and more. Her morning has been the same for the past 5 decades and everyone knows.Ruckdeschel moved to Cumberland in 1973, and the ecologist and naturalist has been one of the only full-time residents on one…

In a recent update, there have been two COVID-related deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh. Given the annual Rath Yatra celebration scheduled on July 16, health authorities in Odisha are on their toes. Andhra being Odisha’s close neighbour, the state has stepped up COVID-19 surveillance as lakhs of devotees, tourists and photographers from all over are expected to visit the state during this time. While officials have stressed that there is no cause for panic, travellers are being urged to remain cautious and follow basic health precautions during one of India’s largest religious gatherings.As per Odisha TV report, the Odisha Health…

A LinkedIn post by an IIT Kanpur alumnus has sparked widespread discussion by suggesting that where people live can influence how they perceive success. Comparing life in Bengaluru with that in a mountain town, the post highlights how social environments and constant comparison may affect confidence, contentment, and personal fulfilment. India’s metro cities have sold a similar dream, better jobs, bigger salaries, and a faster route to success. Yet, what if the very places designed to accelerate ambition also become breeding grounds for self-doubt?That question has found resonance online after IIT Kanpur alumnus Arjav Modi shared a reflective LinkedIn post…

All you need to know about Homer’s classic poem that inspired ‘The Odyssey’ Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is right around the corner from its release date. While fans have been awaiting the film for quite some time, many are not aware of the deep history the plot line is rooted in. Here is a look at all you need to know about Homer’s epic poem and how it inspired Nolan to create a retelling of his own.What is Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’Homer’s ‘Odyssey’ is one of the two poems written by the Greek poet and philosopher Homer. While the other piece,…

India are likely to travel to Bangladesh for six-match white-ball series New Delhi: India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh is nearing approval and to accommodate the fixtures the proposed three T20Is against Afghanistan could be pushed back. According to the proposed schedule circulated internally, India were set to take on Afghanistan starting from September 13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.It is reliably learnt that discussions are underway to push back the start of that short series to September 17 which would allow enough window after the Sri Lanka Tests to accommodate a short tour of Bangladesh. The Bangladesh Cricket…

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday criticised US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent charge on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, mocking Washington as a “pirate” state.His remarks came after Trump announced that the US would reinstate what he called the “Iranian blockade” and begin charging vessels for securing one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.Speaking at a public event in Sao Paulo state, Lula mocked Trump’s proposal to collect payments from commercial vessels using the strategic waterway, according to AFP.”President Trump tweeted that he will unblock the Strait of Hormuz.…

Family vacation generally means taking a break from daily life, office work and school homeworks to create lifelong happy memories. But travelling with kids comes with its own set of challenges. In a matter of seconds, a crowded airport, busy beach or unfamiliar place can turn into every parent’s worst nightmare. As per data, hundreds of children become temporarily separated from their families at large theme parks or religious gatherings worldwide. While there are provisions at Disney and theme parks for helping reunite lost children, some incidents have changed travel safety forever..Here are five real-life cases which highlight how easily…