For decades, forests have occupied a central place in discussions about climate change. Trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, convert it into organic matter and store part of that carbon in their trunks, branches and roots. The process seems straightforward enough. More photosynthesis should mean more growth, and more growth should mean more carbon…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with a blunt message for OpenAI, Anthropic and Google on AI jobs and data centers. Satya Nadella helped light the fuse on the AI boom. Now he’s turning to the companies leading it with a message that sounds a lot like a warning. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal,…
Indian-origin man in Texas, Ravi Vavilala, said he had to remove the Ganesha idol from his home to make it look generic to prospective buyers. Days after MAGA celebrated how the real estate prices came down in Texas as Indian H-1Bs started exiting the US, a statement by Indian-American Ravi Vavilala has gone viral. Vavivala…
Atleast 12 feared dead after fire engulfs coaching centre-cum gaming zone NEW DELHI: Several young students have been killed after massive fire broke out at a coaching-cum-gaming zone in Lucknow’s Aliganj area on Monday, while several others are reported to have suffered injuries.Fourteen fire tenders, including a hydraulic platform vehicle, were pressed into service after…
Chetna Pande opened up about how the success of Haunted 3D came after the “worst six months” of her life, marked by personal hardships and years of rejection. “Every setback has made me stronger,” she said. The film has crossed Rs 20 crore at the box office in 10 days. Chetna Pande revealed that the…
Everyone knows someone who walks into a restaurant, glances at the menu for a few seconds and orders the exact same dish they always do. To some, that habit may seem predictable, but psychologists say it reveals much more than a lack of culinary adventure. Decades of research on food preferences, sensation seeking and eating…
‘Welcome to the Jungle’ receives CBFC clearance after 18 changes; Disha Patani and Jacqueline Fernandez scenes affected Ahead of its theatrical release on June 26, Ahmed Khan’s comedy entertainer ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ has received certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). However, the film was cleared only after a series of edits…
The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), which tracks coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products, fertilisers, steel, cement and electricity, grew 0.5% in May on a year-on-year basis. The eight sectors account for 40.27% of the weight of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP). India’s infrastructure sector growth slowed to 0.5% in May from…
Dia Mirza won hearts the moment she made her debut in ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein’ opposite R Madhavan, after being a beauty pageant winner. Over the years, Dia still continues to be loved and remembered for her debut film. She has gone on to star in many other movies and while some of them…
The journey is almost over for NASA’s next major space observatory, though its most important work has yet to begin. After years of design, assembly and testing, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at the agency’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, where teams will spend the coming weeks preparing the spacecraft for launch….
Greenspan served five consecutive terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006 (File photo) Alan Greenspan, the influential economist who led the US Federal Reserve for almost 19 years and helped steer the world’s largest economy through periods of growth and crisis, has died at the age of 100.Greenspan served five consecutive…
Larry the Cat looks forward to PM No 7 during its 15 years tenure (Image credit: @Number10cat on X) As UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation amid mounting political turmoil, once again a “cabinet member” gained attention; one who now awaits the 7th PM in 10 years – Larry the cat, “chief mouser…
MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli (PTI Photo) As the tennis world gears up for another edition of Wimbledon, India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson drew interesting parallels between some of cricket’s biggest icons and modern tennis stars, while also reflecting on India’s recent World Cup successes and the challenge posed by Australia.Speaking ahead of the grass-court major,…
Which are top 10 gainers and losers on NSE & BSE today? Benchmark equity indices bounced back on Monday, with the Sensex rising 291 points and the Nifty reclaiming the 24,100 mark, supported by falling crude oil prices, fresh foreign fund inflows and optimism surrounding diplomatic progress in US-Iran negotiations.The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 291.17…
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s much hyped comeback movie ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ has finally released in theatres and is garnering a good response from the audience. The movie, released on June 19, 2026, is an action-comedy drama that appealed not only to Samantha’s fans but also to family audiences. Apart from receiving good reviews from its audiences,…
Psychology suggests that the way you eat dal chawal when you are alone may reveal more about your stress levels than most people realise. Research on stress and eating behaviour shows that chronic stress can override the brain’s natural satiety signals and increase cravings for high-calorie, highly palatable foods. In such states, even simple meals…
Astrology can be used to point out strengths, talents and positive personality traits. But each zodiac sign has a dark side, too — a darker truth that comes out when you’re stressed, insecure or upset emotionally. These are not character traits, but knowing them can help you develop critical self-awareness, growth. Aries: Impulsiveness can destroy…
How does Trump’s Iran deal compare to Obama’s from 2015? US President Donald Trump spent years attacking Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear deal. He called it weak, dangerous and one of the worst agreements America had ever signed.He called it “stupid”. He called it “disastrous”. He said it gave Iran money, time and space. In 2018,…
UAE outlines eligibility and requirements for free private tutor permit. The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has clarified the eligibility criteria for its Private Tutor Work Permit, allowing more categories of residents to legally offer private tutoring services across the country.The permit, introduced in coordination with the Ministry of Education, is free…
Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde at press conference in Mumbai NEW DELHI: The split in Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) became official on Monday, with its six rebel Lok Sabha MPs joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.The announcement came during a press conference in Mumbai, marking the dissidents’ first joint public appearance since speculation about…
