Dark oxygen discovered under the Pacific Ocean (Image source: AI-generated) For decades, school textbooks have explained that oxygen on Earth is mainly produced through photosynthesis, a process that depends on sunlight. Plants, algae, and some bacteria use light to turn water and carbon dioxide into oxygen. But a new study of the deep sea has…
Pedestrians walk and ride their bike as heavy snow falls, Sunday (AP photo) Over 800,000 were left without power in the US amid a massive winter storm that threatened to paralyse eastern states with heavy snowfall. Over 10,000 flights have also been cancelled as of Sunday.Power outages mounted as the storm intensified. By 10:18 am…
UP Board exam result expected to be released soon (Representative Image) UPMSP Board exam 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) has announced that the evaluation of UP Board Class 10 answer sheets will begin from March 18, 2026, marking the start of the process that will eventually lead to the declaration of the…
Timothee Chalamet‘s popularity took a beating this past week after distasteful comments about ballet and opera went viral on social media. Amidst the uproar by celebrities, artists and fans alike, it seems that the actor’s prospects to win the Best Actor trophy at the upcoming Oscars, also dipped considerably. Michael B Jordan tipped to win…
For those who don’t follow the fashion world, Mahieka isn’t just a face in the crowd. At 25, she’s already a heavy hitter in the industry, having walked for the likes of Manish Malhotra and Anita Dongre at Lakme Fashion Week. After winning IFA Model of the Year in 2024, her career has basically been…
Investors have poured money into emerging markets in recent years as the search for big stock gains has migrated overseas and as they look for diversification beyond the concentrated S&P 500. But the U.S.-Iran military conflict has reframed the concentration question, highlighting the level of risk in emerging markets when it comes to gains being…
The first electric motorcycle from Royal Enfield was recently spotted testing on Indian roads without camouflage, giving a clear look at what appears to be its near-production form. The model, called the Flying Flea C6, is expected to launch around April 2026 and will mark the debut of the brand’s new Flying Flea EV sub-brand.The…
Rupee came under sharp pressure in early trade on Monday, slipping close to its record intra-day low as surging crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar weighed on the domestic currency amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The slide in the rupee followed a sharp spike in global oil prices. Brent crude, the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stepped up his attack on the Mamata Banerjee-led Bengal govt over alleged “mismanagement” of an event attended by President Droupadi Murmu, accusing TMC of insulting the head of state and warning that the party’s “arrogance of power will soon be shattered”.The MHA sought a report from Bengal…
Kuwait exempts stranded government employees from work duties, counting absence as working time amid regional travel disruptions/Representative Image Kuwait has announced special relief for government employees who are currently stranded outside the country due to regional airspace closures and travel disruptions. The authorities confirmed that affected public sector workers will be exempt from work duties…
