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15,000 km from home, Indian scientists make snow Bappa in Antarctica for Ganesh Chaturthi; see viral video

15,000 km from home, Indian scientists make snow Bappa in Antarctica for Ganesh Chaturthi; see viral video

15,000 km from home, Indian scientists make snow Bappa in Antarctica for Ganesh Chaturthi; see viral video A Ganesh Chaturthi post from Antarctica has caught attention on Instagram, where a group of Indian scientists marks the festival together at the Maitri research station. Shared by Dr. Anirudh Dhar, the video offers a glimpse of how the team celebrated while far from home.The celebration has drawn interest online not because of a large event, but because of the simple and unusual way the researchers marked the occasion in Antarctica.How the snow Bappa was madeFor the celebration, the researchers used snow to…
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IT stock below Rs 50 jumps 17% after company wins Rs 147 crore AI infrastructure order from IBM Cloud

IT stock below Rs 50 jumps 17% after company wins Rs 147 crore AI infrastructure order from IBM Cloud

Shares of Hyderabad-headquartered IT company Blue Cloud Softech Solutions are in focus after the company informed exchanges that its subsidiary won a significant order from IBM Cloud Inc. The stock opened in the green despite weakness in the benchmark index amid mixed global cues. The stock opened in the green at Rs 20.88 on the BSE, up from the previous close of Rs 20.05. Amid a surge in trading volume of more than 11.28 times, the stock hit an intraday high of Rs 23.50, a gain of 17.20 per cent. Last seen, the stock held firmly in the green at…
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Daren Sammy challenges West Indies to step up ahead of ODIs against India: โ€˜Have to beat Indiaโ€™

Daren Sammy challenges West Indies to step up ahead of ODIs against India: ‘Have to beat India’

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has urged his players to embrace the challenge of taking on India in their own backyard, describing the upcoming ODI series as a crucial test of the team's progress and ambitions. West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has issued a rallying call for the squad as they gear up to face India in their backyard. He believes it would be a great opportunity for the team to put up a good display against the Men in Blue as they kick off preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.India will host the West Indies for…
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Bigg Boss 20: Rhiti Tiwari Faces Backlash Over Qazi Remarks

Bigg Boss 20: Rhiti Tiwari Faces Backlash Over Qazi Remarks

Rhiti Tiwari, daughter of actor and politician Manoj Tiwari, has come under criticism on Bigg Boss 20 following a heated exchange with fellow contestants Qazi Touqeer and Uditi Singh. Her conduct during a recent task has also prompted some viewers to ask host Salman Khan to take up the matter in the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar episode. ย  The dispute began during a task in which two teams were required to diss each other. Rhiti was pitted against Uditi in the face-off, but after Uditi declined to participate, Qazi took her place. ย  Rhiti used abusive language during the exchange,…
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Rs 24,120 crore poured into Gurugramโ€™s premium homes in 2025, wider market shows similar movement

Rs 24,120 crore poured into Gurugram’s premium homes in 2025, wider market shows similar movement

Housing demand in Gurugram is changing. Buyers at the upper end of the market are increasingly seeking larger homes, more privacy, and a residential environment that offers more than the apartment itself. That is becoming visible in both the size of new projects and the value of transactions being recorded across the city. Record demand for ultra-luxury spaces Gurugram recorded Rsย 24,120 crore in sales of homes priced at Rs 10 crore and above in 2025, according to the Gurugram High-End Luxury Housing Report CY2025 by CRE Matrix and India Sothebyโ€™s International Realty. As many as 1,494 homes in this segment…
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Scaloni admits pulling out all stops to secure Messiโ€™s return for Argentina send-off: โ€˜A player like him deserves thisโ€™

Scaloni admits pulling out all stops to secure Messi’s return for Argentina send-off: ‘A player like him deserves this’

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni revealed that he was determined to bring Lionel Messi back for one final appearance with the national team. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he "pushed hard" to ensure Lionel Messi would return to the national team for a farewell match soon after announcing his retirement because he was not sure he would be in charge to orchestrate it later.Messi announced his retirement from international football in August, just over a month after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the World Cup final.However, the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward was called up weeks…
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Nepal on high alert as Bagmati River overflows after heavy rain, fresh video captures rising waters

Nepal on high alert as Bagmati River overflows after heavy rain, fresh video captures rising waters

Heavy rain continued to disrupt life in Nepal on Friday, with the swollen Bagmati River overflowing its banks and raising concern in low-lying riverside communities. The persistent rainfall has also increased the risk of flooding and landslides across several parts of the country. Major road links connecting Kathmandu with other parts of Nepal have been hit as well. The Prithvi Highway, BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath have faced blockages or restrictions after landslides and flooding, leaving vehicles stranded and disrupting long-distance travel, according to The Kathmandu Post and Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Bagmati River rises as rain continues…
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SBI waives ATM transaction charges during proposed 3-day nationwide strike from September 28: Details

SBI waives ATM transaction charges during proposed 3-day nationwide strike from September 28: Details

As the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to proceed with a three-day nationwide strike beginning September 28, the State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a waiver of ATM (Automated Teller Machine) transaction charges. This means that during these three days, customers can withdraw money from any bank ATM in the country without worrying about the associated ATM transaction charges.ย ย  Sharing details on social media platform X, the public sector bank said it will waive ATM charges for transactions made between September 28 and September 30. This facility applies to transactions made at any bank ATM in…
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Beer Necessities: Could football fans in England finally have a pint in the stands?

Beer Necessities: Could football fans in England finally have a pint in the stands?

England could be heading for a major change in football stadium rules as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham backs a review of the 41-year ban on drinking alcohol within sight of the pitch. Supporters and clubs favour reform, while police warn it could increase disorder and safety risks United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled that the government is actively considering ending the 41-year ban on drinking alcohol within sight of the pitch at menโ€™s football matches.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Burnham described the landmark prohibition as โ€œoutdatedโ€…
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Sensex gains 315 points, Nifty reclaims 23,100 as world shares advance amid drop in oil prices

Sensex gains 315 points, Nifty reclaims 23,100 as world shares advance amid drop in oil prices

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a major rebound today after a sharp decline on Thursday, amid lower crude oil prices and reports of progress toward a phased USโ€“Iran agreement, which improved sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 315.20 points or 0.43 per cent to settle at 73,895.74. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 73,968.05 and a low of 73,477.77, gyrating 490.28 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended with a gain of 77.40 points or 0.34 per cent and closed the session at 23,140.50. However, the broader market ended the session mixed. While the BSE MidCap Select…
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