In the Indian state of Rajasthan, authorities have excavated a 28km artificial lake to line it with plastic and separate it from sand. Behind this lies the mission to supply water to 5 million people living in the cities of Jaisalmer and Barmer in the state. A reservoir in the Thar Desert The Thar Desert…
The body of a missing South Korean sailor has been recovered off the east coast, a day after he disappeared during patrol near the de facto maritime border with North Korea, the navy said on Monday.The sailor, a seaman apprentice, failed to report for duty on Sunday morning while the vessel was on patrol near…
An ordinary hillside in Oregon transforms into something extraordinary every autumn, revealing a giant smiling face that appears almost as if nature decided to create its own work of art. The seasonal spectacle is not the result of digital editing or a natural quirk but a carefully planned reforestation project carried out in 2011. Foresters…
Omar Abdullah calls BJP’s defamation notice ‘great honour’ NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reacted to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s defamation notice against him over his claim that the safforn party was trying to poach National Conference MLAs from the Jammu region.Calling the notice a “love letter”, Abdullah said that…
Joint CSIR UGC NET June 2026 admit card out The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research–University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (Joint CSIR UGC NET) June 2026 examination. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their hall tickets from the…
Veteran composer Pyarelal Sharma bid an emotional farewell to his wife, Sunila Pyarelal Sharma, in a wheelchair during her last rites in Mumbai on July 13. Sunila, fondly called “Amma,” passed away on July 12 at 78. The Sharma family shared a heartfelt statement, thanking well-wishers for their support and prayers. Veteran composer Pyarelal Sharma…
Pigeons appear to pose no threat until they start building a nest on a balcony. They create lots of mess with feathers, droppings, nesting material, and constant cooing. However, you need to consider using humane ways that will discourage pigeons from settling on your balcony without doing them any harm. Luckily, just a couple of…
Thomas Szasz (Image: Wikipedia) Say what you actually think and someone will call you opinionated. Keep your views to yourself and someone else will say you lack conviction. Thomas Szasz, the Hungarian-American psychiatrist known for challenging almost every accepted idea in his own field, summed up that impossible bind in one line. “If you have…
IED blast in Nagaland: 1 Assam Rifles personnel killed, four injureD (Representative image) One Assam Rifles personnel was killed and four others were injured in a suspected improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Sukhovi in Nagaland on Monday, officials said.According to the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kohima, the blast targeted Assam Rifles vehicles.“A suspected…
Donald Trump (AP file photo) US President Donald Trump has long made political capital out of his rivals’ mistakes, however his recent mix-ups have now pointed his finger right back at him.He once screened a compilation of Joe Biden’s stumbles at a campaign rally. When Biden mixed up Trump and Kamala Harris during the 2024…
Fresh military action in Yemen and Iran has heightened regional tensions, with strikes reported near Sanaa airport and in Iran’s Khuzestan province. Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission of favouring a rival faction in the dispute over the ‘real’ Trinamool Congress. India is reportedly holding out for better terms in US trade talks, though…
India women’s cricket team (X-cricbuzz) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur credited her team’s resilience, the support staff and collective effort after India completed a historic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever Women’s Test at Lord’s on Monday.India wrapped up the match on the fourth morning after dismissing England for 186 while defending a daunting target…
ICSI CSEET result 2026 date and time The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the date and time for the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) June 2026 session result. Candidates who appeared for the entrance test will be able to check their results on July 15, 2026, at 2 pm on…
‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ trailer leaves fans impressed; netizens say ‘another cult character for Kay Kay Menon sir’ The trailer of Prime Video’s upcoming comedy-drama ‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ has struck a chord with audiences, with social media users showering praise on Kay Kay Menon’s performance. The actor, who plays principal Gyaneshwar Tripathi, has become the biggest…
Most people, when they are going through something difficult, cannot stop looking at it. The problem sits directly in front of them and they examine it from every angle turning it over, measuring it, trying to understand it fully, giving it their complete and sustained attention. It feels responsible. It feels like the serious, adult…
Today is a day for patience, responsibility and a thoughtful approach. July 14, 2026, is the Ji Chou Day, or the Yin Earth Ox Day of the Chinese zodiac. This is a day of practical pressure, duty and steady thought. The daily Chinese horoscope advises prioritising stability over speed, especially in work, family, and finances….
Mercedes-Benz India has issued a clarification after a popular YouTuber claimed that his Mercedes GLC SUV suffered a massive drop in fuel efficiency after being refuelled with E20 petrol. The automaker said all its BS VI petrol models sold in India are compatible with E20 fuel and meet the required certification standards.The controversy began after…
NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Himachal Pradesh has held RedBus and a bus operator jointly responsible for cancelling a passenger’s confirmed ticket just 17 minutes before departure, leaving him stranded late at night and forcing him to book an emergency flight to Delhi. The commission, in its July 4th order, ruled that online…
Marine animals do not just struggle when ocean temperatures spike, they actually shrink, and a massive new study shows this pattern has been repeating for nearly 450 million years. Researchers built one of the largest collections of marine body size data ever put together, drawing on almost 9,000 recorded changes and over 1.6 million individual…
The University of Delhi has received over 2.73 lakh registrations for undergraduate admissions under CSAS-UG 2026, with more than 2.06 lakh applicants completing their programme and college preferences. Commerce and humanities courses continue to dominate student choices, while the first seat allocation list is scheduled to be released on July 16 following the closure of…
