Pencil marks, composed of graphite flakes, adhere to paper fibers through weak van der Waals interactions. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons A new sheet of paper is a blank canvas, but a microscope shows that it’s a wild, tangled jungle of cellulose fibres. “Every time you drag a pencil across that grid, you’re causing a little…
Boman Irani has welcomed Dharmendra and Satish Shah receiving Padma awards, saying he was surprised it took so long. He emotionally recalled Dharmendra placing his hand on his face with affection, saying “my face literally shook.” Boman also remembered Satish Shah fondly and will next be seen in ‘Peddi’ on June 4. Boman Irani has…
When we think of spinach, we are instantly hit by nostalgia and reminded of Popeye the sailor man, getting a shot of instant energy as he severed a can of the leafy vegetable.But having Spinach available right at your hand is not a distant dream, as it is one of the fastest and most easily…
Walmart issued a weaker-than-expected financial guidance on Thursday, May 21, despite reporting first-quarter results that beat revenue estimates, raising fresh concerns around the US consumer as higher fuel prices continue to pressure household budgets. The retailer maintained its fiscal 2027 outlook, but it fell short of Street expectations. Walmart said it expects adjusted earnings per…
As temperatures rise across India, electric vehicle (EV) owners must adjust charging, parking and maintenance practices to help protect battery health and maintain consistent vehicle performance during peak summer conditions. Insights shared by Policybazaar highlight that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can accelerate battery wear, particularly in high-usage urban conditions. Heat, charging behaviour and battery…
JEE Advanced response sheets 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has released the Joint Entrance Examinations (JEE) Advanced response sheets 2026 today, May 21, 2026 at 5 PM according to media reports. Students can access the response sheets through the candidate portal available on the official JEE Advanced website, jeeadv.ac.in by logging in….
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the Centre of failing to address concerns over the NEET paper leak controversy, demanding the resignation of union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and calling for a stronger examination system to prevent future leaks. Rahul said the Congress would continue its fight for students…
Zorawar S Kohli was charged after a massive car crash in New Jersey. (Photo: Daily Voice New Jersey) A massive crash involving a BMW and a Land Rover on Route 80 east on the Hackensack River Bridge in New Jersey saw the BMW hit the concrete barrier and plunge into the river while the driver…
Ranbir Kapoor has leased out his former Pali Hill apartment in Mumbai’s Vaastu Building for Rs 11 lakh a month for five years. The actor and Alia Bhatt now live in the iconic Krishna Raj bungalow. Ranbir has also invested in a land parcel in Ayodhya and will next be seen in ‘Ramayana’. Bollywood actor…
Potatoes rarely ask for attention in the kitchen. They sit quietly in baskets, appear in nearly every kind of meal, and usually take the longest to prepare. Peeling them is often the part people put off, especially during large family cooking or festive meals when several kilos need to be cleaned at once. Many households…
