For centuries, plants have been associated with daylight, photosynthesis and the natural rhythms of the Sun. Now, researchers in China have taken a step that seems drawn from science fiction by creating plants capable of glowing after dark. It involves complex technologies such as biotechnology, material sciences, and plant engineering, and this is used to…
NEW DELHI: A consumer court in Jammu and Kashmir has held Indigo Paints responsible for supplying defective paint products and ordered company to compensate the consumerThe case was filed by the Muzamil Traders before the district consumer commission in Baramulla. A local paint trader Muzamil Hamid, who alleged that the product he bought from the…
Climate change is often framed as a story of ecological loss, but scientists have uncovered an unexpected consequence unfolding nearly 2,500 metres beneath the Arctic Ocean. As glaciers in Greenland and parts of the Russian Arctic destabilise, increasing numbers of debris-laden icebergs are drifting through the Fram Strait before melting and releasing vast quantities of…
Controversial hand gesture during Germany vs Curacao (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: A controversy has emerged at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after referee Shaun Evans was accused of making a hand gesture linked to white supremacist groups during Germany’s match against Curacao in Houston. The moment came when the television broadcast switched to the Video Assistant…
‘Not a f***ing penny’: Oliver Tree’s eerie comments about his radical will resurface weeks before tragic helicopter crash death Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of death, reader’s discretion is advised.The news of Oliver Tree’s passing has hit the industry with major shock. The ‘Miss You’ singer passed away after the helicopter that he was…
A stand-up comedy clip recorded nearly two years ago is back in the spotlight, and this time, it’s drawing criticism instead of laughter.In recent days, social media users have been sharing an old stand-up video of comedian Madhur Virli and questioning remarks made during the performance. The clip, which includes references to rape and murder,…
A BJP Yuva Morcha functionary was killed in Dehradun following a dispute over irrigation water, escalating into an attack on his family DEHRADUN: A BJP Yuva Morcha functionary was killed after a dispute over irrigation water from a public tubewell in Dehradun’s Sahaspur area escalated into an attack on his family on Saturday evening, with…
Trilateral energy boost as Nepal resumes hydropower supply to Bangladesh via India Nepal resumed its cross-border hydropower supply to Bangladesh via the Indian electricity grid at midnight, kicking off a new seasonal trade cycle under a landmark trilateral co-operation agreement.“This season, the new season of power trade will start from midnight today. The agreement stipulates…
Dia Mirza sparked controversy after claiming patriarchy and men are largely responsible for climate change during a podcast. While some supported her ecofeminist perspective, many criticised her for oversimplifying a complex issue and accused her of hypocrisy, citing celebrity lifestyles. The debate triggered widespread reactions across social media platforms. Actor and United Nations Environment Programme…
Elon Musk recently crossed a line no human being had ever crossed before. After his rocket company SpaceX debuted on the stock market in the largest public offering in history, Musk’s fortune surpassed one trillion dollars, making him the world’s first trillionaire.His wealth now remains at more than the next few richest people on the…
Rahu worries people because it doesn’t behave like a tidy planet. When it’s weak, agitated, or badly placed in a chart, life can start feeling smoky. You chase one big goal, then another. Sleep gets odd. Obsession replaces focus. Ambition turns restless. You may feel drawn to shortcuts, secretiveness, online overconsumption, or people and situations…
Joint team of Bangarmau Police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) LUCKNOW: A joint team of Bangarmau Police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) shot dead a Rs 1 lakh reward-carrying criminal during an encounter in the early hours of Monday in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district.According to police, the encounter took place around 3.40am on…
Off the coast of Georgia, the Atlantic flattens into long pale stretches of sand that seem to go on without hurry. Marshland folds into forest, forest gives way to dune, and nothing holds a fixed line for long. Cumberland Island sits in that blur between land and water, reached only by ferry and left just…
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi to felicitate farmers who gave land for Noida International Airport LUCKNOW: Following the commencement of commercial flight operations at Noida International Airport in Jewar on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is set to felicitate farmers who contributed their land for the project upon their arrival in Lucknow on the…
Manuel Neuer (Pic credit: X) Manuel Neuer added yet another chapter to his extraordinary career as the legendary goalkeeper became Germany’s oldest-ever player at a major tournament while helping the four-time champions crush Curaçao 7-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener.The 40-year-old’s return to the international stage proved memorable as Germany opened their campaign…
Top stocks to buy today (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities has picked Karnataka Bank, Avalon Technologies as the stocks to buy in the June 15-June 19, 2026 week. Outlook on Nifty50 and Bank Nifty has also been shared:Karnataka Bank Karnataka Bank has displayed impressive resilience…
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card Portal Faces Technical Glitches As Candidates Report Access Issues NEET UG 2026 hall ticket: With the NEET UG 2026 Examination scheduled for 21 June, nearly 4 lakh candidates have successfully downloaded their admit cards. However, a significant number of aspirants have reported persistent technical glitches while trying to access the…
“Yaam rák náam dtôm pàk gâw wâa wăan, yaam chang náam-dtaan gâw wâa kŏm.”Translation: “When in love, even boiled vegetable broth tastes sweet; when hating, even sugar tastes bitter.” This Thai love proverb is simple, but it contains a truth that runs through every relationship we’ve ever had. It doesn’t talk about grand gestures or…
On some June mornings, the question arrives before the tea does. Is Adhik Maas over today, or tomorrow? Can we restart postponed family work now? And if Mithuna Sankranti falls the same day, which custom takes priority at home?That confusion is familiar because this is one of those calendar moments where a sacred extra month,…
For generations, farmers have relied on a combination of manual labour, herbicides and pesticides to protect crops from weeds and pests. Now, artificial intelligence is offering a radically different approach. In California’s Salinas Valley, often called America’s Salad Bowl, autonomous robots equipped with AI, high-resolution cameras, lasers and UV light are helping growers tackle some…
