Scientists drilled into seafloor rubble and uncovered a hidden climate clue. Image credit – Gemini In the deep parts of the South Atlantic Ocean, researchers have uncovered a surprising geological feature embedded in fractured and broken volcanic rocks located below the seafloor. Far from looking like common debris, the rocks appear to hide geological sponges…
AICTE chairman Prof. Yogesh Singh launches the ‘Samarthan: Internship Connect Scheme 2026-27’ in New Delhi on May 12, 2026, in the presence of AICTE member secretary Prof. Shyama Rath. NEW DELHI: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the ‘Samarthan: Internship Connect Scheme 2026-27’ to provide internship opportunities for students from geographically…
Rumours surrounding the marriage of Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar intensified after social media users noticed that the couple had allegedly unfollowed each other on Instagram, triggering speculation about a possible separation. Adding to the buzz, Suraj now appears to have deactivated his Instagram account. Anyone attempting to access the profile is greeted with the…
Front yards can achieve privacy through strategic planting layers. This method uses varied plant heights, textures, and depths to create a visual buffer. Small trees and shrubs form the structure, with medium shrubs connecting them. Image Credits: Google Gemini There is a mistaken belief that for a front yard to be private, one must erect…
Beer maker United Breweries Ltd (UBL) on Tuesday (May 12) said it received a favourable order from the Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal, Mumbai, which reduced a tax demand related to FY19 to nil. The company said the order was passed by Bench-III of the Maharashtra Sales Tax Tribunal and was received on May 11, 2026….
Driving the news President Donald Trump’s China visit is coming at a time when the US-Iran war is at a stalemate. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing disruptions all across the world, with no end in sight. Many analysts think that Xi Jinping will have more cards when he meets Trump in…
Every morning across Indian hospitals, before the first doctor completes their rounds, nurses have already taken vitals, flagged deteriorating patients, administered overnight medications, and in many cases, made the quiet judgment calls that determine whether a patient makes it to the afternoon. They are the first responders within the ward, the last face a patient…
Rivers, nature’s vital arteries, shape landscapes and history. From the Nile’s ancient reign to the Amazon’s immense volume, these waterways are crucial. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Nature can be described as self-managing in ways that are both extremely precise and chaotic. Imagine the landscape as a vast, living canvas in which every raindrop is a…
The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict has triggered a major disruption in the supply of bunker fuel for Asia, the heavy residual oil that powers most of the world’s cargo ships. It has raised concerns over higher freight costs, supply chain disruptions and rising consumer prices globally.Bunker fuel, a thick…
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinesh Phogat NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh distanced himself from the ongoing controversy surrounding Vinesh Phogat’s participation in wrestling trials, saying the matter falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the current WFI administration.However, Brij Bhushan defended the federation’s functioning during his tenure,…
