India observes National Education Day every year on November 11 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (1888–1958) — the nation’s first Education Minister and a key architect of independent India’s education system. The day celebrates the importance of education in national development and reaffirms India’s commitment to accessible, inclusive, and quality…
As the countdown to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction heats up, the player retention window has emerged as a key milestone for franchises, players and the Indian cricket-viewing public. With deadlines, new purse limits and strategic decisions looming, the retention rules and their implications are crucial for understanding team compositions, player futures and…
In the dynamic world of mobile gaming, few titles have made as significant an impact in India as Free Fire. Developed by Singapore-based Garena, the game became a phenomenon, particularly among India’s mobile-first gaming audience. At the same time, its journey in India has been marked by regulatory turbulence, a massive fan base, and implications…
Stirring hymn that played a central role in India’s freedom movement — completes 150 years on 7 November 2025. Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1870s and first published in his novel Anandamath (1882), the song moved from literary page to political platform and was formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the Republic’s…
Why are banks closed on this day? Guru Nanak Jayanti commemorates the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, a widely revered spiritual leader and founder of Sikhism. The day holds national and cultural significance, particularly in states with sizeable Sikh, Punjabi or North-Indian communities. The RBI’s bank holiday list each year incorporates national festivals, regional…
Laura Wolvaardt, born on 26 April 1999 in Milnerton, Cape Town, is a right-handed opening batter for the South African women’s cricket team. She made her international One-Day International (ODI) debut aged 16 in February 2016 against England. Over the years, she has become one of the world’s leading women batters, regularly ranking among the…
Key facts about the Lenskart IPO What is GMP and how does it apply here? GMP, or grey-market premium, refers to the unofficial price at which shares of an upcoming IPO are traded in the “grey market” (outside the regulated stock exchanges), typically indicating expected listing gains. It is not an official figure and has…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is India’s central body tasked with conducting major national-level entrance examinations, a key component of the country’s higher-education access and selection system. Established in 2017, the NTA has increasingly become a focal point for students, educators, institutions and policymakers alike. This article provides a detailed overview of its mandate, significance,…
Once an architect who swapped drawing boards for bowling nets, Varun Chakravarthy has emerged over the last three years as one of India’s most talked-about spinners in limited-overs cricket. Renowned for his mysterious variations and tight control, the 34-year-old right-arm leg-break bowler has converted strong domestic and IPL showings into sustained international opportunity and recent…
The national capital is currently witnessing hazy sunshine with a temperature of around 26 °C (80 °F). Through the night, the mercury is expected to dip gradually to around 22 °C, accompanied by a light haze. While this might seem like a routine late-October pattern, India’s diverse weather conditions are far from simple — they…
Blair Marshall Tickner (born 13 October 1993, Napier) is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who made his international debut for New Zealand in T20Is in 2019 and has appeared across formats since then. He plays domestically for Central Districts in New Zealand and spent time with Derbyshire in county cricket. Tickner is known for hitting good…
A devastating fire in a long-distance coach operated by Kaveri Travels has once again brought into sharp focus the safety standards of private bus operators in India. The incident — which claimed the lives of at least 20 passengers and injured many — raises urgent questions about accountability, regulation and passenger protection in the private…
OpenAI, the US-based developer behind the popular ChatGPT conversational AI, has launched ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser built around its chatbot. The move marks a significant step into browser territory and has major implications for how users in India and globally may surf the web, search information, and interact with online tasks. For Indian individuals,…
On October 16, 2025, Rubicon Research made its stock market debut—listing at ₹620 on the NSE and ₹620.10 on the BSE—a premium of approximately 27.8% over its IPO issue price of ₹485. This strong listing reflects significant investor interest, but it also raises the question: how might the share price evolve from this initial exuberance…
The 2025-26 season of the Ranji Trophy, India’s flagship domestic first-class cricket competition, began on October 15, 2025, and will run until February 28, 2026, featuring a restructured format, new rivalries, and the promise of emerging talent.Here’s a full look at what’s new, what to watch, and why this edition matters for fans, players and…