Former England striker Alan Shearer was left fuming after Argentina’s sensational 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in their FIFA World Cup Round of 16 showdown. Referee Francois Letexier and VAR were the targets of criticism, with Egypt’s head coach also claiming the tournament has been rigged in favour of Lionel Messi and Argentina. Argentina defeated…
For most of human history, the creation of new ocean floor has been something inferred rather than witnessed. Geologists could map ancient scars on the seabed, measure the slow movement of tectonic plates and study volcanic rock brought to the surface, but the actual process of seafloor spreading remained largely hidden beneath kilometres of water.That…
Certain strong-smelling household ingredients and plant-based oils may help make areas around a home less appealing to snakes. While no scent offers a guaranteed solution, some odours appear to be disliked by snakes and are often used as part of broader efforts to discourage them from settling near buildings. According to guidance published by PETA,…
Premier Energies Limited on Thursday commissioned a 5.6 GW solar module manufacturing plant at Seetharampur in Telangana, taking its total module manufacturing capacity to 11.1 GW. T The company also laid the foundation stone for a 6 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) plant and an aluminium frames unit with an annual production capacity of…
In a recent development in the ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’ court case, the Delhi High Court postponed the hearing on Salman Khan’s plea against the film’s release. The matter could not be taken up due to a shortage of time. Hearing adjourned by Delhi High Court According to a report by IANS, the…
Who will be AAP’s principal challenger? NEW DELHI: Who will be the principal challenger to Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party in the 2027 assembly elections in Punjab?On paper, the answer should be Congress. After all, it is the main opposition party in the state, with 18 seats in the assembly, followed by the Shiromani Akali…
Deep within the limestone mountains of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, scientists have uncovered a remarkable new cave that is already drawing attention for its geological significance. Named Thang Cave (Victory Cave), the newly explored cavern contains rare cave pearls, smooth, spherical mineral formations that develop over thousands of years…
Referee Facundo Tello (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) Argentina’s Facundo Tello will referee the FIFA World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, drawing attention because of his strict style of officiating and a controversial match in 2022 where he showed 10 red cards. FIFA’s decision has also sparked debate as the entire officiating team for…
Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides fresh evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is it even possible?The study was published…
Since the invention of synthetic dyes, people around the globe have been using different types of plants as a source of natural colours for various objects. There are lots of flowers, leaves, and even roots, which contain natural plant pigments and provide natural dyes in different shades of yellow, red, brown, and green. Nowadays, there…
