PC: National History Museum Electric eels are something else. Snake-like fish, long and cylindrical, glide through murky waters. They can deliver a shock that’ll make you jump or freeze. People have been fascinated by them for centuries. For a long time, scientists thought there was just one species. But now it seems there are actually…
As the war between the United States, Israel and Iran is nearing third week, the global oil market has become one of the biggest casualties of the conflict.Missile strikes across the Gulf and drone attacks on energy infrastructure have pushed crude prices sharply higher, forcing Washington into a geopolitical pivot that seemed impossible just months…
An AFP analysis of satellite imagery, ship-tracking data and expert interviews has raised fresh questions about China’s maritime activities after thousands of Chinese fishing boats were detected forming geometric formations in the East China Sea. According to the AFP report, the unusual gatherings, recorded across several days between December and early January, have prompted maritime…
NEW DELHI: Two Indian nationals were killed and 10 others injured in an attack in Sohar city in Oman, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday.Speaking about the incident, Additional Secretary (Gulf) Aseem R Mahajan said that a total of 11 people were injured, including 10 Indians. Five of the injured have already been…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal star Amy Carr dies at 35 after long battle with brain tumour (via mirror) Former England youth international Amy Carr has sadly passed away at the age of 35 after fighting a brain tumour for more than a decade. Carr, who once played for top clubs such as Chelsea F.C. Women,…
Who will replace Iran in FIFA World Cup 2026 if they confirm boycott amid escalating US-Israel conflict (via Getty) FIFA World Cup set to start from June 11 and the participation of Iran in this big tournament is a dilemma for the federation amid US-Iran war conflicts. With the tournament set to be hosted jointly…
Four out of six crew members were killed after a US refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Friday, US Central Command confirmed.According to the US military, the circumstances of the incident are under investigation. However, it rejected that the crash was a result of hostile fire or friendly fire.“At approximately 2 pm ET on…
The Supreme Court of India denied a plea on mandatory period leave for women. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Friday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide policy that would grant menstrual leave to women students and employees.While the court did not examine the issue in detail, it…
India’s information technology stocks is on track to record its eighth straight week of losses, a slide that has erased nearly Rs 7.7 lakh crore in market value. Investors are now grappling with a crucial question: does this slide mark the ultimate fall of IT shares, or is it a golden buying opportunity in disguise?The…
Infosys has sent an advisory to its employees informing them about changes to the food-court menu amid the LPG gas shortage in the country due to ongoing Israel, US and Iran war. Similarly, HCLTech has reportedly asked its employees in the Chennai office to work from home. The developments come as the supply of LPG…
