ICC explained: From Rome Statute to Venezuela’s exit, key facts for UPSC aspirants The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been in the news after Venezuela announced its decision to withdraw from the tribunal, accusing it of geographical bias against countries of the Global South. For UPSC Civil Services Examination aspirants, this development provides a useful…
In a major development in the closely watched divorce case involving Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor C Joseph Vijay, his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has withdrawn her divorce petition. The Chengalpattu Family Court formally closed the case after Sangeetha informed Judge Sujatha of her decision during a video-conference hearing on Friday, August 7. The withdrawal…
For most people, conservation is associated with large mammals, forests or national parks. Phil Pister spent his life proving that the survival of tiny desert fish could matter just as much. The California fisheries biologist became known for an extraordinary moment in 1969 when he realised that the last remaining Owens pupfish were in immediate…
SSC JHT admit card 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the admit card for candidates shortlisted to appear in the Physical Standard Test (PST) for the Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) post under the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025.The candidates who have already qualified for the PST will now get their hall tickets downloaded from…
Traditional fashion has always had a strong connection with South Indian cinema. Even before the fashion trend became a big part of film promotions, handloom sarees were subtly carving out the identity of characters on screen. From the richness of Kanjeevaram silk to the simplicity of Cotton and Kasavu, these textiles have helped create memorable…
Black fire beetle, Melanophila acuminata. Image Credit: Prof. Schmitz/Wikipedia Black pine jewel beetles, scientifically named Melanophila acuminata, belong to a unique group of insects that exhibit pyrophilous behaviour, which means they are naturally attracted to forest fires. These beetles are primarily found across boreal and temperate forests of the north, where they play a vital…
“Rs 40 Lakh a Month Internship Claim Goes Viral”: Why HFT firms pay top coders extraordinary packages. (AI Image) A Reddit post claiming an internship package worth Rs 40 lakh per month has triggered widespread discussion online, leaving many users wondering whether such salaries are even possible for students.While several users questioned the authenticity of…
Who is Nitish Sharma ‘Ramayana’ debutant Nitish Sharma playing Shatrughan (Image Credits Instagram) Newcomer Nitish Sharma, who plays Shatrughan in Nitesh Tiwari‘s magnum opus ‘Ramayana: The Introduction’, has opened up about the emotional journey behind his casting. Days after being dropped from a major project in favour of a senior actor, Sharma says fate intervened…
Popular Twitch streamer LilyPichu has reached a new milestone after being revealed as the voice of D.Mon, one of Overwatch’s newest heroes. The streamer is known for her gaming, music, art, and variety content and has built a huge audience on Twitch. Now, she is adding voice acting to her growing list of skills. Overwatch…
SBI Clerk recruitment 2026 The State Bank of India (SBI) has started the online application process for the recruitment of 1,538 Junior Associates (Customer Support & Sales) in the clerical cadre. The recruitment is being conducted as a special drive for backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class…
