University of Chicago honours former CEA Krishnamurthy V Subramanian with top alumni award

The University of Chicago on Friday said it has conferred its prestigious Alumni Award for Professional Achievement to India’s former chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian.Subramanian is the first Indian economist to receive the honour since its inception in 1941, placing him in an elite global cohort that includes Nobel laureates and intellectual giants such … Read more

IPL 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal creates first-ball six record but Mitchell Starc has the last laugh | Cricket News

Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal (ANI Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal added another stunning entry to his growing IPL record book with a six off the very first ball against Delhi Capitals in Jaipur. Facing Mitchell Starc, the left-hander made an immediate statement.Starc began short and in the slot, and Jaiswal was quick to react. Hanging back, he … Read more

What is a children’s Python, and why is it named so? |

Discover the Children’s Python, a small, non-venomous snake from Australia, ideal for beginners. Named in honor of John George Children, this nocturnal hunter grows up to 4 feet and thrives in diverse Australian habitats. With a captive lifespan of 15-30 years, it’s a fascinating and manageable pet. Snakes are fascinating slithering creatures, that can be … Read more

UK Green Party leader apologises for sharing post criticising police over golders green arrest | World News

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologised after sharing a social media post that criticised how police handled the arrest of a suspect in the Golders Green attack. The controversy began when Polanski reshared a message on X that appeared to question the actions of officers during the arrest. The post claimed police used excessive … Read more

TMC moves SC to scrap EC order excluding State staff from vote counting supervisor duty | India News

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday moved Supreme Court against the Calcutta high court’s order rejecting the plea challenging deployment of only central government’s staff at couting centers on May 4.The Mamata Banerjee’s party had challenged the poll duty assigned to central government and PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) … Read more

Saroj Khan embraced Islam for her second husband as he accepted her condition to adopt her children from previous relationship |

Saroj Khan, who passed away on July 3, 2020, was considered one of the best choreographers that Indian cinema ever saw. Known for creating unforgettable dance sequences like ‘Ek Do Teen’ and ‘Dola Re Dola’, among many others, her professional achievements were monumental, but her personal life saw a lot of struggles and trauma. Yet, … Read more

US stock markets today (May 1, 2026): Wall Street heads for fresh records; Apple rallies as oil prices cool

Wall Street moved higher on Friday and edged closer to fresh record highs as strong quarterly earnings from Apple, Estee Lauder and other companies lifted sentiment while a mild retreat in oil prices offered additional support.The S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent, extending gains after closing at an all-time high on Thursday. The Dow Jones … Read more

MPESB PAT admit card 2026 released at esb.mp.gov.in: Direct link to download hall tickets here

MPESB PAT admit card 2026: The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) has formally released the admit card for the Pre Agriculture Test (PAT) 2026. The exam is scheduled to be held on May 8, 2026. The PAT 2026 test serves as an important gateway for applicants wishing to join courses in agriculture and related … Read more

RR vs DC: Anti-climax in Jaipur! Starc vs Sooryavanshi fizzles out as Jamieson steals the show | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The much-hyped face-off between Mitchell Starc and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi turned into an anti-climax as Kyle Jamieson stole the early spotlight in the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals at Jaipur on Friday.With anticipation building around Starc’s first appearance of the season and his duel … Read more

In 2007, Drew Houston forgot his USB drive on a bus and laid the foundation of Dropbox |

Drew Houston’s frustration on a bus journey in 2007, unable to access his work, sparked the idea for Dropbox. He envisioned a service to connect users with their files online, eliminating the need for physical storage devices. Image Credits: Web Summit, via Wikimedia Commons Farewell to all the slick presentations that are part of board … Read more