Masters’ Union revealed that its PGP TBM cohort recorded ₹33.39L average CTC, with top 25% at ₹54.80 LPA, ₹1.28 crore top offer, and 30 international roles across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, the US and Canada. Four students received offers above ₹1 crore. Recruiters included Meta, Google, BCG, American Express, DP World and Salesforce, alongside 55 new companies hiring this year.

Amitabh Kant, India’s former G20 Sherpa and ex-NITI Aayog CEO, has joined upGrad as an Independent Non-Executive Director. His policy expertise and global development experience support upGrad’s governance, international expansion, skilling initiatives, and recent financial turnaround, as the ed-tech scales AI-driven learning worldwide.

Actress-politician Hema Malini took to X to share unseen photos with late actor Dharmendra after his death. "Togetherness over the years - always there for us...Some special moments," the caption read. "He was many things to me. Loving husband, adoring father of our two girls, Esha and Ahaana, friend, philosopher, guide," she wrote in a separate post.

Kapil Sharma, India's comedy superstar, owns a ₹25 crore farmhouse in Punjab's Dera Bassi. Surrounded by lush greenery, it features a large lawn, vibrant flowers, and elegant interiors with wooden flooring, a grand living room, and a home theater. The property reflects his luxurious lifestyle and taste, offering a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication.

Harmonic has raised $120 million in Series C funding led by Ribbit Capital, lifting the Palo Alto startup’s valuation to $1.45 billion. Founded in 2023 by Tudor Achim and Vlad Tenev, Harmonic builds AI based on formal mathematical reasoning. Its model, Aristotle, uses Lean4 to generate provable solutions and recently reached gold-medal performance at the IMO.

Researchers identified a new damselfly, Protosticta sooryaprakashi, in Karnataka. Named the Kodagu Shadowdamsel, it features unique sky-blue markings and "duck-head" shaped reproductive organs. Confirmed via DNA analysis, the species honors late botanist Dr Sooryaprakash Shenoy. This discovery highlights the rich, hidden biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

Li Auto's first adjusted quarterly loss in three years led Macquarie to cut its FY26 - FY27 volume estimates and slash its price target by 19%, warning of margin pressure and rising competition into 2026. Q4 guidance for deliveries and revenue missed expectations. Despite the downbeat view, shares rose modestly in Asia and the US.

Cannabis stocks rallied after a report said CMS is considering a program that could make some Medicare patients eligible for CBD treatment coverage. The move follows President Trump's recent comments promoting CBD benefits for seniors. Sector ETFs MSOS and YOLO gained sharply as Tilray, IIPR, Trulieve and others moved higher on optimism for federal support.

A decayed tooth may harbour bacteria that, if left untreated, can spread to adjacent oral-pharyngeal tissues. This can trigger inflammation, lymphatic response and referred pain, manifesting as throat discomfort. Dr Saumya noted that dental caries progressing to abscess significantly increases this risk.

After Zscaler's 13% post-earnings drop, its worst day in over a year, Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $290, implying 15% upside. The firm said the selloff likely stemmed from uncertainty about Red Canary's contribution, which Zscaler didn't quantify. Retail traders doubled down, calling the reaction excessive despite the company's beat-and-raise quarter.

Aloe Vera performs photosynthesis during daylight, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, though quantitatively it's not superior to many other houseplants. As NASA research confirms, several indoor species match or exceed aloe's air-purifying potential.

Xpeng shares rose nearly 2% in Hong Kong after CEO He Xiaopeng said the company may bring its hybrid models to Europe following extensive X9 testing. Strong early demand is driving a production ramp, with Austrian manufacturing helping offset EU tariffs. A European hybrid push would put Xpeng in the same segment as Stellantis-backed Chinese EREV competition.

Pasithea Therapeutics jumped 117% after launching a large equity offering and gaining momentum for its PAS-004 drug, supported by a $1 million ALS Association grant. Strong early-stage data and rising retail chatter fuelled the stocks best day in four years, with shares extending gains after hours.

ServiceNow is reportedly close to acquiring a security-focused AI startup in a deal valued near $1 billion, following several recent partnerships. Retail traders also expect a sentiment boost from the companies upcoming 5-for-1 stock split. Despite holding $2.7 billion in cash, the stock is down 24% YTD and trades at a 43% discount to average analyst targets.

A relative of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who shot two National Guards near White House, said Lakanwal served in Afghan Army for 10 years and supported US forces during that time. After Taliban's takeover, Lakanwal moved to US and settled in Washington, relative said. "I cannot believe he might do this," he said, adding that Lakanwal has a wife and five sons.

Vultures are often seen as an ominous sign of death, circling above the ground; however, it's not true, as they circle in the sky to conserve energy and locate food. Vultures ride on thermals, rising columns of warm air caused by uneven heating of Earth's surface, to gain heights without wasting energy. They also circle to signal to other vultures.

A dumper loaded with plywood plunged off an overbridge near Burhwal station in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki, crashing onto a passing Garib Rath train. Authorities say no injuries have been reported though the dumper driver was trapped inside the vehicle after the fall. The impact shattered the bridge railing, snapped high-tension railway wires and halted operations.

A government-sponsored mass wedding of around 383 underprivileged couples in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur turned chaotic after people rushed to grab free snacks. A video shows men, women and children pushing through the crowd, snatching multiple packets of chips, and even falling over one another. The scramble reportedly caused a stampede-like situation, leaving several people injured in the rush.

A Gurugram resident has sent a legal notice to Haryana DGP OP Singh over his remarks that "goons" drive Thar SUV and owning the vehicle "shows their mindset". Sarvo Miter, who's also a Thar owner, said Singh's comment had "no factual basis or justification" and caused "grave" damage to his reputation. Miter asked Singh to tender an "unconditional written apology".

Justice Department confirms Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, approved the March deportation of 100 Venezuelan men to a mega-prison in El Salvador, defying a federal judge's order. The men were labeled enemy combatants under Trump’s Alien Enemies Act and expelled with little due process, sparking ongoing legal and human rights concerns.

A custody dispute between Sheikh Saeed bin Maktoum and ex-wife Zeynab Javadli has intensified, with Saeed accusing Javadli of kidnapping their daughters. Javadli denied this, citing safety fears and has appealed to the UN. The case highlights ongoing legal and human rights complexities in Gulf royal family custody fights.

Gobble and Waddle, North Carolina-raised turkeys picked for calm temperaments, captivated the White House with their hotel stay and ceremony antics. Gobble gobbling mid-speech went viral as Trump pardoned them, blending humour with tradition. Both head to a farm for retirement despite Waddle skipping the event.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma revealed that he wanted to hit AR Rahman after he delayed composing 'Hai Rama' song for 'Rangeela'. "First day, Rahman told me, ‘Ramu, I’m...thinking of something, I’ll make you listen tomorrow.’ Second day, he said...something else," he added. Varma stated that Rahman didn't compose the song for five days as he was watching TV in hotel.

Enforcement Directorate has arrested online money gaming platform WinZO founders Saumya Singh Rathore and Paavan Nanda on the charges of money laundering. ED alleged that WinZo held ₹43 crore of gamers' money, which should have been refunded after India banned real-money gaming. ED further alleged that customers were unknowingly made to play with algorithms instead of humans in real-money games.

A pregnant public sector bank employee has shared chats with her manager, calling him "toxic". "He has been harassing me mentally and using many tactics, now I am in my third trimester and I have been facing some health issues," she wrote. "He has been...denying leaves, overburdening me with work...not even giving...lunch break. Making me stay...till late," she added.