In the autumn of 1948, a twin-engine plane flew low over the remote Chamberlain Basin in central Idaho and released a series of wooden crates, each fitted with a parachute and carrying a live beaver, into the wilderness below. It was not a stunt or an accident; it was a deliberate wildlife management experiment devised…
Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: There was plenty of speculation before the third ODI against England at Lord’s that Rohit Sharma could be playing his final one-day international for India. The veteran opener answered those rumours in his own style, smashing a superb 138 off 110 balls. His innings included 17 fours and five…
The actress found herself at the centre of renewed attention as two of her children moved to legally drop Brad Pitt’s surname.Image credit (Instagram) Angelina Jolie has been targeted by an anonymous claim about her Hollywood reputation as two of her adult children advance legal proceedings to remove Brad Pitt’s surname from their names. The…
The Year of the Snake is a time of keen insight, deep perception, and hidden truths. In Chinese astrology, the Snake is a strategic, cautious, silent and wise animal. It cannot believe every word instantaneously. It looks at the behaviour before concluding. That’s why communication is so important in the Year of the Snake. Under…
False-color particles reveal water flowing into a reverse sprinkler, making the invisible movement of fluid clearly visible.Photo credit: NYU’s Applied Mathematics Laboratory If you’ve ever watched a “silly sprinkler” in action (those bright, looping contraptions that twist and spray water in wild patterns) you’ve probably just seen them as summer fun. But a group of…
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he had spoken with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about wildfire smoke drifting into the United States, urging theto take stronger action to contain the fires and warning that tariffs could follow if the problem persists.Speaking to reporters, Trump said, “I told them. I mean, you got to…
While much of the sporting world was focused on the FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey, New Zealand and West Indies played out a tense one-day international at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, where both teams paid tribute to Sir Garry Sobers.New Zealand held their nerve to beat West Indies by one wicket in a…
Sydney Sweeney, the ‘Euphoria’ star, shared endearing events and adventures from her time Down Under. The 28-year-old posted an Instagram dump featuring her boyfriend, Scooter Braun, as she continues to film in Australia. Along with PDA-filled snapshots, the actress displayed glimpses of glammed-up evenings, sleepy mornings, and her connection with nature.Here’s a closer look at…
High above the Amazon rainforest, invisible currents of water vapour move through the sky in narrow, fast-flowing bands, carrying a volume of moisture that dwarfs even the largest rivers on the ground below. Scientists call this phenomenon an atmospheric river, sometimes nicknamed a flying river when it occurs above dense forest, and unlike a conventional…
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has once again predicted that artificial intelligence is close at hand, telling an audience at Stanford Graduate School of Business that AGI could arrive around 2030, plus or minus a year. He called it an “enormous transformative technology” that will usher in “a new human era.” Hassabis also added that…
PM Modi takes apparent swipe at Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled swipe at leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi while praising India’s growing space capabilities, saying he was referring to the “28-year-old youngsters and not any 56-year-old youngster.“Addressing reporters ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon Session of…
’ARM’ singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi celebrates National Award win; says, ‘Uyarnnu Vaa always fills me with strength’ Playback singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi won the Best Female Playback Singer award at the 72nd National Film Awards. She received the recognition for her rendition of ‘Angu Vaana Konilu’ from the Tovino Thomas starrer ‘ARM’. Dhibu Ninan Thomas composed the…
There’s a certain kind of person who thinks they’ve got it all figured out once they hit a certain age or a certain job title, and usually that’s the exact moment they stop growing. This old line pushes back against that. “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get…
Another unlikely pairing is Gemini and Scorpio. Gemini is a social butterfly who values intellectual connection, while Scorpio is intensely private and values emotional depth. Yet, this pairing can work beautifully. Gemini’s curiosity can help Scorpio open up, while Scorpio’s depth can ground Gemini and help them explore their emotions. Gemini’s intellectual curiosity can be…
A person demonstrates Japan’s TRUSCO Do Reimon Box, a walk-in cooling booth. As record-breaking heatwaves become more frequent around the world, keeping outdoor workers safe has become an increasingly urgent challenge. Japan may have come up with an unusual solution. A Japanese company has developed what many are calling a “human refrigerator”, a walk-in cooling…
Police and RAF personnel used lathis to disperse the crowd and prevent the march from proceeding. NEW DELHI: Protesters participating in the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ march clashed with police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel near Jantar Mantar on Monday after attempting to march towards Parliament despite prohibitory orders in force.Police and…
An IIT (BHU) alumnus’s candid reflection on feeling “trapped” during engineering college has ignited a wider conversation on passion, privilege and career choices. His admission that he pursued interests beyond academics and eventually left engineering behind has divided social media, raising questions about whether a degree should shape an individual’s entire professional life. Remember, when…
More than two decades after ‘Kushi’ became one of Tamil cinema’s most loved romantic entertainers, director SJ Suryah has once again sparked conversations about a possible sequel. During the film’s re-release event, the filmmaker was asked whether ‘Kushi 2’ could become a reality. While he did not confirm any plans, his answer has since gone…
Ambition often lives in future plans, delaying necessary present actions. Edgar Degas stressed aiming high in today’s tasks, not tomorrow’s dreams. Passive ambition pictures future success, while active ambition involves daily effort. Working without a real target is merely a waste of time. Modern culture encourages long-term goals, excusing present inaction. We’ve all done it….
NEW DELHI: Thousands of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar on Sunday ahead of the party’s proposed ‘Chalo Sansad’ march to Parliament, prompting heightened security measures across the national capital. Delhi Police denied permission for the rally and deployed additional personnel at key locations, including Jantar Mantar and areas surrounding Parliament House.The…
