Submarine volcanoes, volcanic structures hidden beneath the ocean surface, play a vital role in shaping Earth’s geology and marine ecosystems. Formed through tectonic plate movements, rising magma, and deep mantle hotspots, these underwater volcanoes behave like their land-based counterparts but operate under immense pressure. As magma pushes through cracks in the seafloor, volcanic formations emerge,…
Representative Image (AI) Multiple people fell ill at Joint Base Andrews at Joint Base Andrews, a US military base in Maryland, after being exposed to a suspicious white powder delivered to the base after an individual opened a suspicious package delivered at the base.According to CNN, a building on the base was evacuated after the…
Qatar’s 2025/2026 agricultural markets open November 6, featuring over 100 farms, seasonal produce, and inspections/Representative Image Qatar’s local agricultural markets reopen tomorrow, signalling a renewed commitment to homegrown produce and sustainable farming. From Al Khor to Al Shahaniya, over 100 Qatari farms will offer seasonal vegetables, honey, dates, and other products, providing direct access for…
Temur Kuybokarov failed to punish a below-par R Praggnandhaa, giving India No. 2 and his supporters a sigh of relief at the World Cup chess on Thursday. The Australian could not control his nerves and lost a golden chance to floor the second-seeded GM. M Pranesh and SL Narayanan punched slightly above their weight to…
Image credit: (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) Nancy Pelosi, the California Democrat, announced Thursday that she will not seek reelection for another term, closing the book on a storied, four-decade career through which she rewrote history as the country’s first female Speaker, advanced some of the most consequential legislation of the modern era, and secured her…
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are overjoyed with the arrival of their baby son. Vicky reminisced about their journey, noting the absence of family pressure to rush into parenthood. He fondly recalled his surprise at Katrina’s genuine interest in building a family, ultimately falling for her authenticity and realizing she was meant to be his…
These veggies are packed with nutrients but pose a problem for thyroid patients when eaten raw or in large amounts. They contain thiocyanates, which compete with iodine in the thyroid gland. Over time, this may cause hormone imbalance or swelling. However, cooking them, steaming, boiling, or roasting, reduces their goitrogenic effect, making them safer to…
Russian Urals crude’s price differential to Brent has increased by $2 to approximately $4 per barrel for December deliveries. (AI image) Donald Trump’s sanctions on two of Russia’s major oil firms seems to have had the impact that the US was looking for. China and India, two of the largest purchasers of Russian crude oil,…
The Koh-i-Noor diamond, set in the Maltese Cross at the front of the crown made for Britain’s late Queen Mother (Image credits: AP) PARIS: As French police race to track where the Louvre’s stolen crown jewels have gone, a growing chorus wants a brighter light on where they came from. The artifacts were French, but…
Panaji: Reigning world junior champion Pranav V sent his good friend Aryan Tari from Norway packing from the World Cup to qualify for the third round here. A day after he fared slightly poorly in the second classical game, Pranav utilised the rapid tiebreaks to outplay former world junior champion and five-time Norwegian champ Tari…
rThe wave of layoffs sweeping across the United States intensified in October, with more than 153,000 positions eliminated, the highest total for the month in 22 years, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas.The consultancy, cited by CBS News, reported that employers have now disclosed almost 1.1 million job cuts since January. No year has seen…
Hyderabad, The indefinite strike by private professional colleges in Telangana, demanding release of fee reimbursement dues, continued for the fourth day on Thursday. Around 2,000 professional colleges, including engineering, pharmacy, MBA, MCA, B.Ed and nursing institutions across the state, remained shut to demand that the state government release 50 per cent of the Rs 10,000…
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal welcomed a baby boy on Friday morning. The couple had finally announced the pregnancy in September this year after many months of speculations. Vicky and Katrina shared a joint statement to announce the arrival of their baby boy. This adorable note read, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense…
Many people experience a constant inner dialogue, a voice that comments, questions, or guides them through the day. This experience, known as inner speech or self-talk, can be helpful, neutral, or sometimes distressing depending on its tone and intensity. Scientists have long studied why humans talk to themselves and how this process shapes behaviour, emotions,…
Jahanara Alam has alleged abuse by ex-Bangladesh selector during the 2022 World Cup. (Getty Images) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Thursday that it will establish a committee to investigate allegations made by fast bowler Jahanara Alam regarding inappropriate behaviour by a former selector during the 2022 ODI World Cup. The board has given…
Qatar and Bahrain launch ferry covering 35 nautical miles in 70–80 minutes, offering standard and VIP vessels/Image: Qatar MOT Across the waters of the Gulf, Qatar and Bahrain have drawn a new line of connection. A direct ferry now links Al-Ruwais Port and Sa’ada Marina, reducing the journey to just over an hour, and signalling…
Asia Cup: Para-archer Sheetal Devi makes history, qualifies for first able-bodied international meet (ANI) New Delhi: Differently-abled world champion para-archer Sheetal Devi has become the first athlete from India to be selected to represent the nation in an able-bodied competition at the international level. The 18-year-old will participate alongside able-bodied archers in the compound section…
Pakistan cricketer Azam Khan drew a sharp comparison between Virat Kohli’s and Babar Azam’s batting legacies (Images via Getty) Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Azam Khan has stirred debate once again with his recent remarks about former national captain Babar Azam, drawing a comparison between the Pakistan star and Virat Kohli.Speaking on a Cricwick podcast, Azam praised Babar’s…
China’s latest trade data shows exports fell in October, following months of front-loading US-bound orders to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the sharp drop in shipments to the United States. The figures highlight China’s continued reliance on American buyers even as it tries to grow other markets.Government data published on Friday show…
Delhi government to open hostels for visually impaired girls New Delhi, The Delhi government plans to set up hostels for visually impaired college girls in every district of the national capital, Social Welfare Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said on Thursday. The minister made the announcement during an inspection of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences,…
