Zvezdelina Stankova, professor of mathematics at UC Berkeley. (Photo: UC Berkeley) A mathematics professor at the University of California, Berkeley, has raised fresh concerns about the academic preparedness of students at one of the US’ most selective public universities, saying some calculus students now arrive with gaps that extend well below college-level mathematics.In an opinion…
When Brad Pitt went to Varanasi for a shoot, howwver, ended up falling in love with the country and its culture. (Instagram) Over the years, actor Brad Pitt has travelled around quite a bit for his movies and other projects. The star even came to India during the filming of one of his most popular…
Indian vegetarian food is hardly limited to dal, sabzi and paneer. Across the world, other cuisines have built equally comforting dishes around lentils, chickpeas, potatoes, aubergines, beans, rice and plenty of spice. Many of these dishes use familiar ingredients but bring them together in completely different ways. The surprise is how easily some of these…
AriesA great partnership can well be the best part of your workweek. Whether it is a client, coworker, mentor or business partner, together you can do more than you can do alone. We should examine joint ventures or shared investments from a financial perspective before you decide to invest.TaurusYou will have more luck making steady…
Indian equities face a mix of domestic and global factors, with crude oil prices, foreign fund flows, currency movements and developments in global markets likely to remain key areas of focus. The trajectory of oil prices could remain important for investor sentiment, particularly as elevated energy costs have already featured prominently in market commentary. Investors…
Image credit: Hockey India India’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign suffered a big setback after they lost 2-4 to England in their second Pool D match on Monday. India were ahead 2-1 at half-time after goals from captain Harmanpreet Singh and Dilpreet Singh. But England came back strongly in the second half, scoring three goals…
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has extended the Round 1 choice-filling deadline for NEET UG 2026 counselling, allowing candidates to submit and lock their preferences until 11:59 pm on August 18. Registered candidates must finalise their preferred medical and dental colleges, arrange choices carefully and complete the locking process within the revised deadline to remain…
Govinda is currently in the headlines after being spotted with aspiring actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, amid rumours linking the two romantically. While his wife Sunita Ahuja has made remarks that appeared to hint at the speculation, Govinda also has now hit back at her and asked her to stay in limits.Amid the ongoing discussion around…
You can, but you don’t have to. If you like your dal looking clear and smooth, skim the foam during the first few minutes of boiling. If you are cooking dal for an everyday meal and don’t mind the appearance, you can simply let it cook.The more important steps are washing the dal properly, using…
On August 18, 2026, the Libra Moon highlights the importance of collaboration and mutual understanding. This celestial event influences how all zodiac signs approach negotiations, partnerships, and financial decisions. Tailored guidance on maintaining personal boundaries and enhancing work strategies is offered to each sign. Additionally, lucky numbers and colors are included to support daily social…
