Representative Image of a tent in a natural setting utilizing wind and rain to harvest energy for low-power devices (AI Generated Image) Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles have developed a tent that can generate small amounts of electricity from everyday movements, wind and raindrops. The prototype uses a phenomenon called magnetoelasticity, in…
Pilgrims performing Hajj (Canva) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened registration for Hajj 2027, giving pilgrims a limited window to submit their applications. According to the UAE’s General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, registration for the 1448 AH Hajj season started on September 14, 2026, and will remain open until September 25…
The gardener said the work was his way of allowing Robert to earn the money while also showing him respect. A homeless man asking for spare change in Sydney received a different kind of help when gardener Nathan Stafford offered him work instead. Stafford was cleaning up a residential street when the man, who introduced…
Sydney Sweeney An advertising campaign starring American actor Sydney Sweeney has drawn sharp criticism from female athletes, who have accused the campaign of sexualising women and undermining the way female athletes are represented in sport.The controversy centres on an ad for sports prediction market platform Novig, in which Sweeney appears wearing little or no clothing….
Ganesh Chaturthi has brought its usual mix of devotion, colour and plenty of festive food across India. And in Maharashtra, where the 10-day celebration is particularly grand, even the humble modak has received a rather extravagant makeover this year.A sweet shop in Nashik is drawing attention for its unusual festive creation: a modak covered in…
Nepal farmers are reporting substantial crop losses from wildlife, with rhesus macaques, wild boars and porcupines among the animals frequently entering agricultural fields. A 2026 study by the National Trust for Nature Conservation found that households surveyed across 44 local government areas lost an average of 50.3% of their maize production to wildlife, while maize…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on the consumer price index (CPI) hit an eight-month high of 4.8% (y-o-y) in Aug from 4.5% in July, driven largely by higher food prices, NSO (National Statistics Office) data released Monday showed.At current level it is above RBI‘s 4% target for the third consecutive month, although it remains within…
Actor Soori believes his journey from comedy roles to leading man has changed the way he approaches cinema. After earning appreciation for ‘Mandaadi’, the actor has opened up about the responsibility that comes with being a hero and why he now wants to be more careful with his film choices.Soori says audience expectations have also…
As the crisp air of autumn settles in and gardens begin trading their summer blooms for golden leaves, many bird lovers start wondering how to keep their feathered visitors coming back even as natural food sources dwindle. While seed feeders and suet blocks are the usual go-to options, there is one surprisingly simple trick that…
Mumbai: Former Australia captain and India head coach Greg Chappell has stepped up his efforts to secure fair medical treatment and welfare for former Pakistan Prime Minister and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan.As part of Chappell’s latest initiative, seven former Australia captains have approached Foreign Minister Penny Wong over humanitarian concerns surrounding Imran’s detention…
Oscar Isaac showed that red carpet menswear doesn’t have to stick to the usual black tuxedo. The actor wore a cream-and-black Celine look featuring a double-breasted cream blazer, crisp white shirt and relaxed black wide-leg trousers. It had the polish of traditional eveningwear but felt much less predictable. Supriya Ganesh in McQueen Supriya Ganesh kept…
Nagpur: Solar Industries, a Nagpur-headquartered explosives manufacturer, has signed a definitive agreement to take over South Africa’s Omnia Holdings in a Rs 12,951 crore deal, leading to formation of one of the world’s largest and most integrated blasting solutions platform.Solar would also get access to key international markets, including US, Canada, Australia, Brazil and Indonesia,…
