On 15 January 2022, an underwater volcano in the South Pacific sent an extraordinary amount of water vapour into a part of the atmosphere that is normally very dry. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption pushed the moisture high into the stratosphere, with the plume reaching as far as about 53 kilometres above Earth. Scientists estimated…
HRW report shows that drug gangs and rebel groups in Colombia are increasingly recruiting children Colombian drug gangs and rebel groups are increasingly recruiting children and training them for dangerous roles, including piloting drones loaded with explosives, Human Rights Watch said in a report published Monday.The rights watchdog said armed groups were using social media…
Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya walks off the field after losing his wicket during day two. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has become the third player to be officially sanctioned during the ongoing second Test against India in Colombo, adding another disciplinary flashpoint to a match that had already been marred by…
AI representation/ChatGPT A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant has sold years of his civil services preparation material to a kabadiwala for Rs 464 after three consecutive Mains attempts and a failed Prelims this year. The books included the NCERTs he started with, Laxmikanth, his first test papers, mock tests and handwritten notes. For years, they had been…
‘Haiwaan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar turns menacing, Saif Ali Khan plays blind man; Priyadarshan promises a gripping cat-and-mouse chase The much-awaited trailer of ‘Haiwaan’, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, is out now, and it promises a dark, gripping thriller. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film sets up an intense face-off between the two actors, with…
You pick up a packet of milk or paneer from the refrigerator and notice something odd: the normally flat pack looks inflated, tight or balloon-like. The expiry date is still days away, so is it actually safe to eat? The short answer: a visibly swollen or puffed packet is a warning sign and is best…
With support from the Trust for Public Land, the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department plans to secure the timber rights covering 949 acres of the Snake Mountain Wildlife Management Area (WMA). A conservation story that began nearly seven decades ago is entering a new chapter in Vermont. What was once a complicated split between land…
Sugar prices cool 18% after hitting record high Sugar prices are cooling down after hitting a record Rs 67 per kg last week, with ex-mill rates now falling 18% to Rs 55 per kg.Food secretary Sanjeev Chopra attributed the drop to the government’s recent decision of allowing sugar imports and action against hoarding and speculation….
If you’ve been trying to figure out when is Milad-un-Nabi going to be celebrated in 2026, you’re not alone. Figuring out exact dates for Islamic holidays can feel like a moving target because everything revolves around the moon. But if you’re trying to plan ahead for work, travel, or family get-togethers, here’s the lowdown on…
For parents, choosing a school is rarely just about academics. Location, facilities, transport, activities, and the overall learning environment can all influence the decision. But in Dubai, the cost of international schooling can add up quickly, especially when expenses beyond tuition are included. A Dubai-based mother has now given social media users a closer look…
NEW DELHI: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid believes India still have a chance of reaching the World Test Championship final, but their path has become tougher. India have slipped behind in the race and will need strong results in their remaining matches to make the top two.India are currently fifth in the WTC points…
Solar Neutrino Experiment 1 used a tank filled with chlorine-based perchloroethylene to detect neutrinos from the Sun. A gold mine in South Dakota once produced millions of ounces of precious metal. Today, the same site is being used to study some of the biggest mysteries in the universe.The Homestake Gold Mine in Lead, South Dakota,…
