James Weston Higginbotham (top left, long hair) has been missing since May 29. The Alabama family of four went to Japan on a vacation. A Japan vacation turned into a nightmare for this Alabama family as their 20-year-old son, a student at Auburn University, has been missing since May 29. The family said they won’t…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has invited eligible establishments to settle pending disputes over damages for delayed EPF contributions under Vishwas, 2026, a one-time settlement scheme that provides for lower damages in specified cases. The scheme will remain open until December 28, 2026. EPFO has said the deadline will not be extended. Lower damages…
“I am first and foremost a scientist. My goal is to understand nature. But doing science is, sort of, like reading the mind of God. Understanding the deep mystery of the universe is my religion, kind of.” The words of Sir Demis Hassabis, Chief Scientist of Alphabet, Chairman of Google DeepMind, CEO and co-founder of…
Kashmir’s political landscape will witness separate protests from the NC and PDP this Wednesday, marking seven years since Article 370 was abrogated. The NC is pushing for the restoration of its statehood, whereas the PDP demands the reinstatement of Article 370. Meanwhile, BJP’s celebratory events, including a Tiranga rally from Lal Chowk, suggest a contrasting…
A scientist turned an $80 motel room into a makeshift laboratory during follow-up fieldwork in North Carolina after first spotting two unusual microscopic cells on a family vacation. Julia Van Etten, an evolutionary biologist who joined the University of Maryland as an assistant professor in 2026, made the initial discovery in May 2021 while visiting…
The National Stock Exchange of India (National Stock Exchange of India) on Monday (May 18) announced the launch of live trading in its Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) segment, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to digitise gold trading and improve transparency in the bullion market. According to the exchange, live trading began on…
A recent study linked to a powerful earthquake near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has offered a closer look at how tsunamis begin beneath the ocean surface. Using data from the SWOT (satellite) mission, researchers were able to detect subtle wave patterns forming close to the earthquake source. These signals carry clues about how the seafloor shifted…
IPL captains warned for catch rules in captain’s meeting (PTI Photo/ BCCI) IPL team captains have been warned about fielder movement during catches and the officials of BCCI have shared an important update regarding impact player rule ahead of the 2026 season. Teams have been clearly instructed that a catch will only be considered valid…
You don’t need a large backyard to experience these benefits. A balcony with herbs, a few flowering pots near a window, or even caring for indoor plants can introduce many of the same habits that keep the brain engaged. Of course, gardening is not a treatment for dementia or memory loss. It cannot replace medical…
Dr Farooq Abdullah pleads ‘not guilty’ in JKCA case before court Srinagar: Former CM and National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah on Monday appeared before a court in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) case and pleaded “not guilty” after the charges were read out to him.According to special public prosecutor Farhat Zia,…
