Bengaluru’s pollution isn’t dramatic; it’s daily: no smog alerts, no panic buying of masks — just traffic, dust and air that feels normal. The city does not shut down schools for smog, nor does it disappear under a grey blanket each winter. If you ask experts at ‘Air Quality Sector’ of Bengaluru-based research think tank…
Quote of the day Leo Tolstoy (Image: Wikipedia) Love and grief have always been closely related in human life. Those who love deeply will often feel more deeply when faced with loss, heartbreak, separation or disappointment. Russian writer and philosopher Leo Tolstoy explored this emotional truth in one of his most moving quotes: “Only people…
For any future human survival on Mars, scientists have identified several primary sites. One of the vital sites is the world’s largest uninhabited island, namely Devon Island in Nunavut, Canada. NASA uses this icy island to study Mars, primarily because it’s barren and its freezing, polar desert conditions allow researchers to test next-generation rovers. By…
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a new policy that will bar foreign nationals and non‑citizens from accessing SBA‑guaranteed small business loans. The change was issued on Monday by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and will apply to all SBA loan programs, including major lending programs and smaller support programs.Under the new policy, only…
Cardio is excellent for heart health, circulation, lung function, and mental well-being. The problem begins when it becomes excessive and replaces everything else. Many women over 40 unknowingly enter a cycle of: Doing more cardioEating too littleLosing muscle instead of fatFeeling constantly tiredSeeing fewer resultsExcessive cardio can increase cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. When…
US stocks edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later in the day, while rising crude prices linked to the Iran war kept pressure on market sentiment.The S&P 500 fell 0.2 per cent, a day after retreating from its record high amid weakness in artificial-intelligence stocks and concerns over…
PSL under fire as ball in Pakistan turns red again NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) continues to face unusual controversy this season, with the match ball once again changing colour, this time during a clash involving the Karachi Kings. In a bizarre repeat of an earlier incident, dye from players’ kits reportedly rubbed…
JAMMU: A 25-year-old man transporting a milch cow and two calves in a pick-up truck from Jammu went missing after jumping into a rivulet in J&K’s Ramban district to escape from miscreants chasing him on Sunday, sparking protests leading to the arrest of four accused on Monday.Police have formed an SIT to probe the disappearance…
Shares of Billionbrains Garage Ventures, parent company of the trading platform Groww, cooled off from the highs of the day after the company reported results for the fourth quarter on Monday, April 20. Groww’s net profit for the March quarter increased by 25.5% from the previous quarter to $686.3 crore, while its revenue grew by…
Sociology stripped off from curriculum in Florida A decision taken in a boardroom in Pensacola has begun to ripple across Florida’s higher education system. In a move that signals yet another recalibration of academic priorities, education leaders in the state have voted to strip sociology of its long-standing place as a core graduation requirement at…
