A severe heatwave has tightened its grip across large parts of Europe, including the UK. Among other challenges, the deadly heatwave has caused smartphones and other electronic devices to overheat. As a result, many are putting their devices in fridges and freezers to cool them down. But experts say the situation is an important reminder…
For most countries, volcanoes represent danger, destruction and uncertainty. In Iceland, they are also one of the nation’s greatest assets. Sitting atop one of the world’s most geologically active regions, the Nordic island has spent decades harnessing the heat beneath its surface to warm homes, generate electricity and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Today,…
J&K CM Omar Abdullah (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the National Conference’s planned protest in Delhi on July 20 over the delay in restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will go ahead as scheduled, though the venue or the format of the demonstration may change.He,…
KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo) India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul missed the second ODI against England at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff after falling ill. The visitors made one change to their playing XI, with Ishan Kishan coming in as Rahul’s replacement.England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to…
The Uttar Pradesh Examination Regulatory Authority, Prayagraj will release the Uttar Pradesh Diploma in Elementary Education (UP DElEd) 2026 merit list today, July 16, on the official website, updeled.gov.in.The merit list will be published in the form of a state rank. Candidates who registered for admission will be able to check their rank online once…
The recently released song ‘Tabaahi’ from Yash’s upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has been doing the rounds on the internet. While many praised the chemistry between Yash and Kiara Advani, a section of social media users criticised Kiara for appearing in romantic scenes after her marriage and motherhood. The trolling soon caught…
The internet has completely changed the way people earn money. Beyond freelancing, tutoring, and food delivery, a growing number of people are making an income through jobs that sound too unusual to be real. While some of these side hustles have existed for years, social media has brought them into the spotlight, turning niche gigs…
A cancer hospital in Iran’s southwestern city of Ahvaz was temporarily taken out of service after US airstrikes near the facility forced the evacuation of 211 patients, including children undergoing chemotherapy, Iranian state media reported.The strikes late Wednesday targeted areas near Shahid Baghaei Hospital, a specialised centre for haematology and oncology in Khuzestan province. The…
Iran accused Kushner, Witkoff of profiting from war leaks in private message to Vance, report Iranian negotiators had reportedly sent a private message to US vice president JD Vance during US-Iran talks in Switzerland in late June, warning that the continued presence of President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner would…
With just days left for its worldwide release, ‘Jana Nayagan’ has entered the final phase of its promotional journey. The H. Vinoth-directed entertainer, starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on July 23, 2026, in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi,…
Many people perceive kindness as one of the best traits of humankind. However, there is a crucial distinction between being really kind and being a people pleaser. The main difference is that while kind people are ready to help others because they want to do it, people-pleasers often have an excessive desire to please others…
Traditional solar panels have transformed renewable energy, but they come with one major limitation, they are rigid, heavy and designed to sit on flat surfaces such as rooftops or solar farms. That makes them difficult to install on curved buildings, lightweight structures or unconventional designs. Researchers in the United States are now working on a…
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolts New Zealand An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck near the town of Te Anau on New Zealand’s South Island, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.The quake’s epicentre was located about 40 km (25 miles) north of Te Anau, the gateway to the popular Fiordland tourist region, according to New…
Dalai Lama (Image: Wikipedia) Wealth can be counted, and machines keep getting faster at almost everything measurable. Neither has ever managed to produce honesty. The Dalai Lama put that gap plainly. “Good human qualities, honesty, sincerity, a good heart, cannot be bought with money, nor can they be produced by machines, but only by the…
Kharge writes to PM Modi, seeks all-party meeting before revised Delimitation Bill is tabled on Monsoon session NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to convene an all-party meeting before the government reintroduces its revised delimitation proposal during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament.In his letter,…
The bigger strategic shift lies in the agreement’s architecture. (AI image) By Agneshwar Sen, Trade Policy Leader, EY IndiaTrade agreements are usually sold through arithmetic: how many tariff lines fall, how much trade may rise, which sector wins and which sector complains. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), along with the Double Contribution…
‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ director Gurmmeet Singh says film is aiming for an adults-only certificate, credits ‘Animal’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ Ever since ‘Mirzapur The Movie’ was announced, fans have been curious about how the wildly popular crime franchise would make the leap from streaming to theatres without losing its trademark intensity. Known for its gritty storytelling, graphic…
Kerala is known as ‘God’s Own Country’ for a reason. Every year in the month of July, Pallon, a hidden gem in Kerala, turns into a pink spectacle that seems straight out of a painting. This year too, the annual water lily season has begun at Pallom in Kottayam district, where thousands of blooming pink…
Life Path 4 and 7 have very different energies in numerology, but both numbers are receiving a big push toward career advancement right now. The Life Path 4 is known for its focus on system, discipline, work, and practicality. Life Path 7 Life Path 7 is a spiritual, analytical and thoughtful life path that is…
The Guam Kingfisher is known as the “sihek” in Chamorro, the native language of the Marianas Archipelago and is the rarest species at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Virginia. The bird is classified by the IUCN as extinct in the wild, meaning a single one is not present outside the conservation centre….
