When Myanmar was rocked by a powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake in March 2025, scientists noticed something unusual. The ground shook harder and faster than expected, and data showed the rupture moved at extreme speeds. Researchers later confirmed it was a supershear or “sonic boom” quake, where the rupture front travels faster than seismic shear waves. This…
A Ukrainian serviceman fires his weapon during an exercise in the Joint Forces Operation, in the Donetsk region, eastern Ukraine, Tuesday. (AP) WASHINGTON: The United States said Thursday that Russia is on the verge of unleashing a massive military attack against Ukraine, dismissing Moscow’s claim to be pulling forces back, as artillery fire hit a…
India’s exports to the United States have plunged sharply following Washington’s imposition of 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods. September 2025 shipments fell to $5.5 billion, down 20.3 per cent from August, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline and erasing over $3.3 billion in monthly trade since May, according to a report from…
Heavy rain in Masafi caused rockfalls, waterfalls, and hazardous roads, prompting multiple official safety warnings/Image: Instagram Parts of the UAE’s eastern region, especially Masafi in Fujairah, witnessed intense rainfall on Sunday afternoon, resulting in falling rocks, road hazards, and the formation of waterfalls across mountainous terrain. With further rain forecasted into next week, authorities have…
Representational image (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: More than 30 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were stranded at sea amid rough weather, have regained satellite phone connectivity after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) restored Inmarsat services, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Sitharaman said a private operator had…
England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Australian cricket legend Ian Healy has cautioned England about the crucial nature of the Perth Test in the upcoming Ashes series, predicting a potential 3-1 series loss if England fails to win the opening match at Perth starting November 21. England enters…
Smriti Mandhana of India speaks to teammate Deepti Sharma (R) during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Former India skipper Anjum Chopra criticised all-rounder Deepti Sharma’s approach as Team India suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Women’s ODI World Cup, narrowly falling short by just four runs against England…
India’s information technology (IT) services sector is showing tentative signs of demand stabilisation, even as visibility into calendar year 2026 remains uncertain, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.The report highlighted that major IT firms reported sequential revenue growth in the latest quarter, with the sector expanding 1.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter. “While there are early…
Tennessee law requires special education pre-K, but state funding falls short Tennessee school districts are shouldering the cost of special education pre-kindergarten programs for children as young as three. Many districts are redirecting hundreds of thousands of dollars from their K-12 budgets to meet the needs of students with disabilities, while receiving limited federal funding…
Most unboxing videos follow a predictable script: an exuberant influencer slashes open the packaging, reaches inside, and pulls out the prize. Pets Man’s post was no different, except for one detail. This influencer was wary of handling the contents of the package: a pair of live emperor scorpions.Native to West Africa, emperor scorpions are classified…
Fans are scratching their heads over Amitabh Bachchan’s late-night X post at 4:30 AM, showcasing a perplexing combination of a sock and a phone shadow. The actor’s quirky tagline, “Socks above iPhone, iPhone beneath socks. Someone explain this mystery, brother!” has ignited a wave of playful confusion and laughter across social media. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan…
Google supports the Indian General Election by providing easy access to voting information and countering misinformation. Initiatives include partnering with the Election Commission, prioritizing trusted content on YouTube, and implementing advertising policies for transparency. Measures against AI-generated content are also taken. Google has announced a series of initiatives aimed at supporting the democratic process and…
Having arthritis may be problematic, particularly if joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation disrupt daily life. Osteoarthritis is an incapacitating whole joint disease leading to severe pain and disability with huge healthcare burden. There are no disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs that have been approved, and therefore much of the attention is geared toward addressing modifiable risk factors…
Embrace everything that life has to offer! Tomorrow’s horoscope unfolds the agenda set forth by the universe for each sign of the zodiac. Whether its relationship matters, job changes, or simply the reflection and realization moments, let celestial guidance take the lead. Be mindful; trust your instinct, and walk through the day confidently. Aries (Mar…
Skoda Auto recently kicked off bookings for the much-awaited Octavia RS in India, and the response has been nothing short of spectacular. Priced with a token booking amount of Rs 2.5 lakh, the sporty sedan has achieved remarkable feat as all 100 units allocated for India were snapped up within minutes, averaging one booking every…
A remarkable fossil discovery in China is rewriting our understanding of insect evolution. Scientists have identified a 151-million-year-old fly preserved in amber with features not seen in any modern species. The fossil, found in Liaoning Province, retains ancient wing structures, bristles, and mouthparts that reveal an evolutionary branch previously unknown. According to a 2025 report…
CHENNAI: On April 14, members of the Ambedkar Association of North America (AANA) came together for the first time to observe the 131st birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in Detroit, Michigan.The attendees paid homage to Buddha, Jotiba Phule and Ambedkar, following which Bhikku Muditha, a monk from Sri Lanka, and Bhikku Dharmananda, a monk…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared a festive Diwali post on Instagram, humorously connecting the Google logo with the traditional sweet Barfi. “Obviously this is the only way we serve the barfi in my house,” Pichai wrote, adding, “Wishing everyone a Happy Diwali filled with light, joy, and your favorite festive treats (Google themed or otherwise!).”The…
Shrapnel from a prematurely detonated artillery round struck patrol vehicles during JD Vance’s Marine Corps event at Camp Pendleton/Image: X A major US Marine Corps anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton turned into a public safety and political controversy after a live artillery round exploded prematurely over a closed stretch of California’s Interstate 5. The blast…
Stage set for Bihar assembly elections 2025 NEW DELHI: The seat-sharing deal for the upcoming 2025 Bihar assembly election revealed a subtle but significant shift in internal power dynamics within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). For the first time since the early 1990s, the two principal partners — the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), led by…
