Instant payments network grows from 1.78 crore annual transactions to 24,162 crore Ten years ago, instant digital payments through a common platform were just taking off in India. Today, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processes more than 66 crore transactions every day, becoming a central part of the country’s digital payments ecosystem.Launched on August 25,…
They missed IIT in 1984 and joined a new college; 40 years later, they redefined success. (Photo: X post) In 1984, they saw themselves as failures.They had tried to secure admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology and Regional Engineering Colleges, now known as many of the National Institutes of Technology. They did not make…
Rice contains a large amount of starch. When rice is cooked, heat and water cause the starch granules to absorb water, swell and lose their original structure. This process, called gelatinisation, is what gives freshly cooked rice its soft, fluffy texture. Once the rice cools, however, the starch molecules gradually rearrange themselves and become more…
Shakib Al Hasan, Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is ready to return home after two years in exile, face trial in the cases against him, including a murder charge, and play a farewell series if the government guarantees his safety, news agency Reuters reported.Shakib, a former lawmaker from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s…
TN NEET UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result out The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result for MBBS and BDS admissions for the 2026-27 academic year. A total of 9,437 seats have been allotted under the government and management…
IISER IAT seat allotment result 2026: The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have released the Round 3 seat allotment result for IISER IAT 2026. Candidates who participated in the counselling process can now check their allotment status through the official admission portal using their login credentials.The Round 3 allotment is an important…
On August 12, 2026, the New Moon Eclipse promises to stir powerful emotions, especially for individuals with particular birth dates. Echoes of former loves and unfulfilled sentiments may resurface, encouraging a re-examination of former interactions. It’s a time when lost messages and lingering ties come back to light, sparking chances for resolution or insightful clarity…
Burmese pythons are an invasive species in Florida Tom Rahill, the 69-year-old veteran hunter, won this year’s Florida Python Challenge by catching 96 pythons individually, Fox News reported.For over 10 days, 907 participants combed the Everglades and pulled out 280 invasive Burmese pythons this year.Just months earlier, in January, contracted hunter Carl Jackson and his…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made their first public appearance as a couple, almost two months after tying the knot. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dine at Indian restaurant The star couple were spotted as they stepped out for a romantic date night in New York City, enjoying dinner at a popular Indian restaurant. The…
Actress Taapsee Pannu has addressed her long-standing differences with actor-politician Kangana Ranaut. The two became part of a public feud in 2019 and 2020, with their names frequently being linked amid the ongoing debate over nepotism in Bollywood. However, Taapsee has now said that she has never met Kangana, either before or after the controversy.During…
