For decades, scientists believed the world’s tallest trees faced a fundamental disadvantage during drought. The higher a tree grows, the harder gravity makes it for water to travel from the roots to the leaves, leading researchers to assume that towering rainforest giants would be especially vulnerable as the climate becomes hotter and drier. A new…
Can a country eliminate slums almost entirely within a generation? Singapore’s housing story suggests it can. Once plagued by overcrowded settlements and poor sanitation, the city-state today houses more than four in five residents in government-built homes, with the vast majority owning their flats.According to the UN-Habitat report Housing Practice Series: Singapore, more than 80%…
A 55-year-old school in Utah was recently ordered to close down and some, including Paris Hilton are celebrating online. On Monday, local news announced that the Utah Department of Health and Human Services had revoked the license of Provo Canyon School’s Springville campus.The school was cited for several violations including failing to maintain health and…
OJEE 2026 round 1 seat allotment for PG courses scheduled for release at 5 pm today OJEE Counselling 2026: The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Committee will release the round 1 counselling seat allotment result for postgraduate programmes today at 5 pm. The allotment result will be made available through the official OJEE counselling portal…
‘ I made mistake’: Jayaram breaks silence on ‘Twenty:20’ trolls; Clarifies his connection with Tamil Nadu Actor Jayaram has finally addressed the social media trolling surrounding his earlier remarks about the climax shoot of multi-starrer ‘Twenty:20’. Over the past few months, clips from two old interviews resurfaced online, with many users pointing out that the…
The decision will vary from one organisation to another. In companies with rigid working hours and conventional management, morning people tend to have a slight advantage since they appear more dedicated and responsible. However, according to recent studies, night owls can be equally efficient or even superior when provided an opportunity to work in accordance…
Not every love story is meant to last forever, but many astrologers believe that every meaningful relationship leaves a mark. In spiritual and astrological circles relationships are often seen as opportunities for growth, healing and self-discovery rather than a lifelong commitment. Then there is the idea of a karmic partner vs a life partner, which…
Ducati India has launched the new Ducati Diavel V4 Black Roadster in India at Rs 29.98 lakh (ex-showroom). First unveiled globally in December 2024, the new variant is priced around Rs 32,000 higher than the standard Diavel V4. Interested customers can book the motorcycle online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to…
SpaceX’s satellite internet service enables drone operators to maintain communications over long distances. Russia has begun deploying powerful electronic jamming systems to disrupt Ukraine’s use of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet network, marking a new phase in the technological battle between the two sides as the war increasingly shifts towards drone warfare.The move is aimed…
Subhankar Panda urges banks to embed AI into financial planning at ICSCCT 2026 At the International Conference on Sustainable Computing and Communication Technologies (ICSCCT 2026), hosted by the Faculty of Information & Communication Technology at the University of Malta and published in partnership with Springer, Subhankar Panda took the stage as keynote speaker to make…
Prabhas’ upcoming action drama ‘Spirit’ is creating huge buzz among fans across the country. The film is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and is one of the most awaited films of Indian cinema. All the updates from the sets since the production began have grabbed the attention, with fans eagerly waiting to see Prabhas in…
Police arrested a 65-year-old male had been illegally camping in an Arizona national forest for some years now, following reports that the campsite had accumulated almost 1,000 pounds of garbage.The federal court documents and U.S. Forest Service probable cause statements. The forest rangers found Mark Aaron Gatz in his illegal campsite at Tonto National Forest…
Some of the world’s most advanced robots are preparing for an extraordinary expedition to one of the planet’s most dangerous environments. Beginning this July, a fleet of autonomous drones, robotic boats, underwater vehicles and intelligent sensors will travel to Greenland to investigate how its glaciers are melting where they meet the ocean. The mission, known…
Photo credit: Diehl defence German defence manufacturer Diehl Defence is developing a long-range variant of its IRIS-T air-defence system that could help ease reliance on the US-made Patriot missile system, whose interceptors are in short supply due to soaring global demand.Diehl Defence CEO Helmut Rauch said the IRIS-T SLX will complement, not replace, existing systems…
Gautam Gambhir and Harshit Rana (Agency Image) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik questioned the Gautam Gambhir-led team management after pacer Harshit Rana was promoted ahead of Shivam Dube during India’s disastrous batting collapse in the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. India’s chase of 202 unravelled rapidly after Axar Patel was dismissed off the…
A judge dismissed poet Kimberly Marasco’s lawsuit, ruling the alleged similarities involved unprotectable ideas, themes and common phrases.Image credit (Taylor Swift Instagram) Taylor Swift has won a court ruling to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by poet Kimberly Marasco, who alleged that the singer copied lyrics from her poems across multiple albums. Judge Aileen Cannon…
At first glance, it looks like an old abandoned SUV sitting in the middle of the forest of Uttrakhand. But a closer look will reveal one of the biggest surprises of your life! As you walk closer to the sun-dried car, you’ll discover that it opens into a garage! Yes, the vehicle is actually the…
England pace spearhead Jofra Archer believes bowling in English conditions is a welcome return to “normal cricket” after the batting-friendly surfaces and shorter boundaries of the Indian Premier League (IPL), issuing a subtle warning to India’s young batting unit following their crushing defeat in the third T20I.Archer’s comments came after England dismantled India by 125…
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir New Delhi: On March 8, India scripted history by becoming the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title. Exactly four months and four defeats later, the Indian cricket team, under new captain Shreyas Iyer, has stumbled into uncharted territory, losing four of their last five matches…
Anil Kumble ( Photo PTI ) After India’s crushing 125-run defeat to England in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, cricket legend Anil Kumble criticised the team’s inconsistency and questioned the management’s frequent changes to the playing XI, particularly in the bowling attack.He spoke about the absence of World Cup-winning spinner Kuldeep Yadav, saying it…
