Before electronic computers became the backbone of modern science, complex aerospace calculations were done by hand, painstakingly and with extreme precision. Among the people performing this critical work was Annie Easley, a mathematician who began her career in the 1950s as a ‘human computer’. Working at a time when both technology and opportunity were limited,…
Former KKR coach Chandrakant Pandit has admitted that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a costly call by letting go of Shreyas Iyer after their IPL 2024 title-winning season, saying, “Unfortunately, we missed him.”Pandit, who was KKR’s head coach when the franchise released Iyer, reflected on the move after the batter’s strong run with Punjab Kings….
A denaturalisation case against Hassan Sherjil Khan was filed The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is moving to strip the citizenship of a Pakistani-born doctor jailed for sexually exploiting a young girl.A denaturalisation case against Hassan Sherjil Khan was filed on Thursday. He is a former doctor who has been in prison since 2016, reports…
Indian equities are facing a more cautious outlook, with JPMorgan cutting its rating on the market to neutral from overweight. The brokerage warned that the Nifty 50 could drop to 20,500 in a worst-case scenario, which would mean a fall of around 15% from current levels. It stated that high valuations and uncertainty linked to…
Harbhajan Singh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: In a major development, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday, ending his stint with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).Harbhajan, a member of India’s World Cup-winning squads in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, was nominated…
Deven Bhojani recalled avoiding Shah Rukh Khan on set due to rumours of arrogance and tantrums, but the superstar quickly proved him wrong with warmth and humility. Bhojani said Shah Rukh made him feel valued during their early film and Dunki. Shah Rukh will next appear in King releasing Christmas. Deven Bhojani recently opened up…
School bags are one of the very first steps towards a child’s transition into becoming a school-going student. With colorful styles and different designs, these bags carry not just stationery, but also hope for the future. But sometimes, instead of hope, these bags carry weight that goes far beyond a child’s capacity.In India, many parents…
Your backpack’s shape is crucial for spinal health, not just aesthetics. Poor storage habits like hanging by one strap deform its internal support, disrupting your body’s balance and leading to strain. It is the silent evolution of a daily staple. You buy a crisp, structured backpack that stands tall and holds its form perfectly, only…
Arvind Kejriwal and Raghav Chadha (R) NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Friday reacted to what is being seen as one of the strongest setbacks faced by his party after Raghav Chadha and six other MPs announced their decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party. Directing his attack at the BJP, Kejriwal…
A young boy’s desert exploration led to an incredible find. Jude Sparks stumbled upon a fossilised tusk and skull. This prehistoric beast, a stegomastodon, lived over a million years ago. Representative Image (Image Credits: Google Gemini) It was supposed to be a normal afternoon of exploring the desert. In November 2016, nine-year-old Jude Sparks was…