Thursday, 14 May 2026

Inside account of how V D Satheesan became Kerala CM

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde on marriage: ‘Men marry because they are tired; women, because they are curious: both…’

The statement comes from Wildeappears in his comedy play Lady Windermere's Fan. Wilde’s plays often mocked the customs and attitudes of upper-class Victorian society in England.

Nvidia hits new peak, market cap crosses $5.6 trillion after report on US nod for H200 chip sales to China

Nvidia shares rose 5% to a record $236.47 after the US approved 10 Chinese firms to buy the H200 AI chip. Despite this, sales have not occurred due to Chinese government restrictions and licensing requirements. Nvidia's market cap exceeds $5.6 trillion ahead of upcoming earnings reports.

After mass layoffs, Oracle pulls campus offers at IITs & NITs

US tech giant Oracle has rescinded dozens of job offers extended to students at premier Indian engineering institutes, including IITs and NITs. This development, impacting both full-time and internship roles, has caused major anxiety among students as the placement season nears its end amidst a slow tech hiring market.

'US Policy On Taiwan Unchanged': Rubio After Trump Meets Xi

Rubio sidestepped Xi's warning that differences over the self-governing island could lead to a clash and said that China always raises the issue of Taiwan in talks.

We’ve been unlucky with injuries: CSK head coach Fleming

“It is unlucky. A couple of the boys came into the competition with niggles. Ghosh was one of those that we were nursing through, and then he had a fall, so that was unfortunate,” said Fleming.

32 and counting: Sinner’s story gets a record feel

Jannik Sinner breaks Djokovic's 15-year record with 32 consecutive Masters wins, showcasing dominance in tennis as he aims for a historic Career Golden Masters.

Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar CONFIRM separation after four years of marriage: “We will cherish our friendship”

Mouni Roy and her husband Suraj Nambiar have officially confirmed their separation after four years of marriage. The couple issued a joint statement on Thursday following days of intense speculation surrounding their relationship on social media. Rumours about trouble in their marriage first began circulating earlier this week after fans noticed that Mouni and Suraj had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Social media users also pointed out that several recent photographs featuring Suraj had re…

BYD Seal Performance | 1 Year & 12,000 Kms | Hyderabad to Tadoba Wildlife Sanctuary

Three tigers, charging jugaad at a wildlife resort, and some honest thoughts after a year with this car *Hello fellow BHPians, * Been meaning to write this for a while. The Seal completed one year with us recently and I thought a proper road trip would be the best way to mark the occasion. I also...

India bans sugar exports with immediate effect to cool domestic prices

The order banning sugar export has clarified that the ban will lapse on September 30

Trouble mounts for UK PM Starmer as Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, setting up a potential leadership challenge

British PM Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, citing a lack of vision and direction in the Labour government. The move has intensified speculation over a possible leadership challenge

Swimming pools and eye health: how to protect your vision this summer

Most people believe that chlorine causes eye irritation, but it is actually chloramines, compounds that form when chlorine interacts with sweat, urine and other organic materials that represent the main sources of irritation. Using a well-maintained pool, wearing goggles and rinsing the eyes after a swim can help

A salt marsh through time [Commentary]

Have you ever heard of a desert that disappears every year, only to return? Rann of Kutch is a landscape where a shallow sea floods the land for a few months each monsoon. During the monsoons, tidal currents from the Gulf of Kutch flow onto this white desert, transforming it into an inland sea. As […]

NTA casually ignored Supreme Court order to overhaul system after 2024 leak: FAIMA petition

Petition wants apex court to “step in and order the creation of a modern, foolproof, and transparent system so that the futures of millions of students are never put at risk again”