Akshita Kapoor

[ad_1] World's first sperm race in Los Angeles brings male fertility into public spotlight In a groundbreaking fusion of science, spectacle, and public health messaging, a group of young entrepreneurs has announced the launch of the world’s first-ever sperm race, set to take place in Los Angeles on April 25. Organized by a startup called Sperm Racing, this unique event aims to raise awareness about declining male fertility rates — a global health issue that has remained largely underdiscussed. The race will unfold at the Hollywood Palladium in front of a live audience of thousands and will be live-streamed for global viewership.According to the organizers, the competition will pit two sperm samples against each other in a biologically accurate, microscopic race modeled after the female reproductive tract. Backed by over $1 million in funding, the event seeks to combine humor […]

[ad_1] ICAI CA May admit card 2025: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has officially released the admit cards for the CA Intermediate and Final examinations scheduled for May 2025 on the official website. Aspirants can access and download their hall tickets from the ICAI eServices portal — eservices.icai.org — by logging in with their credentials. The CA Final exams are scheduled to begin with Group I papers on May 2, 4, and 6, followed by Group II on May 8, 10, and 13. The Intermediate examinations will run from May 3 to 14, following a similar group-wise format. Meanwhile, the Foundation-level tests are scheduled for May 15, 17, 19, and 21, with admit cards for Foundation expected to be released by the last week of April. Candidates will need their SSP ID and password to login to […]

[ad_1] Kharge accuses BJP of 'working against law' NEW DELHI: Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday criticised Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sam Piroda and others. He accused BJP of acting "against the law," adding that Congress is being "troubled unnecessarily." Talking about ED's chargesheet in National Herald case, Kharge said, "There is nothing in the case. It was shut down for some time due to financial troubles. Sonia Gandhi tried to revive it with loans and donations. Now, they say that it is wrong to take a loan." 'What is wrong is wrong'He further accused BJP of "working against the law," adding, "What is wrong is wrong, and we will prove it."Kharge added that Congress will hold nationwide protests against ED's chargesheet and BJP. Earlier today, he accused BJP of targeting the Congress party to […]

[ad_1] File Pic: Rohit Sharma with head coach Gautam gambhir. NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that his decision to opt out of the Sydney Test during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy was not a straightforward one and involved a "disagreement" with team management. Speaking to former Australia captain Michael Clarke on the Beyond23 Cricket Podcast, Rohit explained that the move to drop himself came after introspection and honest assessment of his form, keeping the team’s best interest in mind.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Rohit, who managed only 31 runs in five innings as India relinquished the Border-Gavaskar Trophy for the first time in a decade, admitted he wasn’t hitting the ball well and didn’t want to occupy a spot at the expense of someone better prepared. Who's that IPL player?"In the last Test match […]

[ad_1] Gold prices rocketed to an all-time high of Rs 98,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday, gaining Rs 1,650 in a single day. The surge comes amid renewed global interest in safe-haven assets following rising trade tensions between the United States and China.As per the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9% purity had settled at Rs 96,450 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, gold of 99.5% purity also touched a fresh peak of Rs 97,650, up from Rs 96,000 the previous day.Silver prices followed a similar path, soaring by Rs 1,900 to reach Rs 99,400 per kg, compared to Rs 97,500 on Tuesday.In the international market, spot gold climbed to a record high of $3,318 per ounce before trimming some gains to trade at $3,299.99. Spot silver too rose nearly 2% to $32.86 per ounce during Asian market […]

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump targeted Harvard University again on Wednesday calling it a "joke" and undeserving of federal funds. He said the institution "radical left and woke" people "who are only capable of teaching failure to students and so-called future leaders.""Harvard is a JOKE, teaches Hate and Stupidity, and should no longer receive Federal Funds," he said.In the lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that Harvard had "lost its way," citing the university’s hiring of former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, calling them the "worst and the most incompetent"."Everyone knows that Harvard has “lost its way.” They hired, from New York (Bill D) and Chicago (Lori L), at ridiculously high salaries/fees, two of the WORST and MOST INCOMPETENT mayors in the history of our Country, to “teach” municipal management and […]

[ad_1] Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was escorted out of the Pentagon on April 15, 2025, following his suspension amid an ongoing probe into multiple unauthorised disclosures of sensitive information. The removal, part of a broader crackdown inside the Department of Defense, signals a deepening crisis for the Trump administration’s national security leadership—and brings renewed scrutiny to the now-infamous “SignalGate” scandal.Caldwell wasn’t the only casualty. Darin Selnick, the Pentagon’s Deputy Chief of Staff and another political appointee, was also placed on administrative leave and removed from the building. According to defense officials, both men had their security credentials suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.What Is the Pentagon Leak Probe About?At the centre of the investigation is a string of unauthorised disclosures that include highly sensitive operational information. Among the leaks under scrutiny:Military planning […]

[ad_1] D Gukesh, Vidit Gujrathi, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Praggnanandhaa (Photo: ChessBase India) NEW DELHI: Another Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tournament has concluded, leaving Indian chess fans disappointed once again.Out of the twelve players competing at the Pavillon Chesnaie du Roy in Paris, four were Indian.Chess Olympiad gold medal-winning coach GM Srinath Narayanan, who will captain Team MGD1 at the upcoming FIDE 2025 World Rapid and Blitz Team Championships, believes Indian grandmasters need more time to adapt to the freestyle format.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!"It is too early to draw sweeping conclusions based on just two tournaments so far. Aside from the format, it's also important to consider the exceptionally high level of opposition, with almost all the world's best players participating," Srinath told TimesofIndia.com during an exclusive interaction.Freestyle Chess, inspired by the principles of […]

[ad_1] Sunil Narine fails bat test in Mullanpur. (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: In a dramatic moment during Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) Indian Premier League 2025 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mullanpur, Sunil Narine's bat failed the official gauge test — highlighting the BCCI's recent clampdown on oversized bats during live IPL matches.The incident occurred just before KKR began their unsuccessful chase of PBKS' modest 112-run target.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Reserve umpire Saiyed Khalid conducted random checks outside the playing area, where Narine and fellow KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi stood together. While Raghuvanshi's bat passed the standard test, the thickest part of Narine's bat couldn't slide through the house-shaped gauge, violating ICC's prescribed bat size limits.WATCH:Despite the bat drama, Narine had a mixed outing — claiming 2 for 14 with the ball but managing just […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali has offered an apology over his viral catchphrase "King Kar Lega", originally intended as a show of support for Babar Azam.The phrase, coined to back the former Pakistan captain, has since drawn criticism from fans who associate it with Babar's dip in form.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Addressing the issue during a Pakistan Super League post-match press conference, Hasan said, "If people think saying ‘King Kar Lega’ was a mistake, then I apologise to all fans, including Babar."Who's that IPL player?Despite the backlash, the fast bowler stood by his words, stating, "He was the best, is the best, and will bounce back soon. Everyone goes through tough times." Hasan also brushed off the trolling, saying he has learned not to let online abuse affect him.On the field, Hasan was […]