Representative image of CME (Image credit: Nasa) BENGALURU: Scientists have developed a computer model that could help predict how quickly powerful eruptions from the Sun will travel towards Earth, potentially improving warnings for disruptions to satellites, power grids and communication systems.The three-dimensional model was developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an…
When it comes to everyday Indian vegetarian protein, rajma, chole and kala chana are three of the most familiar choices. They are affordable, filling and easy to turn into curries, chaats, salads or simple home-style meals. But if protein is the deciding factor, is one actually better than the others? The short answer is: chole…
A routine trip to a field in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi turned frightening for 21-year-old Arun after a snake hiding inside a sack of grass bit him.What happened next was even more dramatic. As Arun’s condition began to worsen, his elder brother Akash rushed him to hospital and, following instructions from doctors, kept trying to stop…
You wake up with steadier energy than most people around you today, Taurus. There’s a clear, cheerful note in the air, and you’ll feel it in small ways, while getting ready on time, while finishing a pending task, while speaking with more confidence than usual. The Moon helps your daily routine, and Jupiter adds a…
For generations, Iceland offered travellers something almost unimaginable in much of the world: spectacular lakes, bluest lagoons and black sand beaches; all this without the persistent buzz and bite of mosquitoes. But this unusual distinction ended in October 2025, when Björn Hjaltason discovered not one but three mosquitoes in a garden in Kjós, a rural…
The Canterbury Acclimatisation Society liberated 40 sparrows in 1867. (Picture: Birds of the world) The house sparrow was brought to New Zealand in 1867 to help farmers deal with crop-eating insects, but the small bird soon became a problem of its own. Within a few years, while it grew in numbers, it also began damaging…
For Indian ships, the Arctic route could reduce the sailing distance by as much as 40%. (Image for representative purpose) In an important move, India may look to send its first cargo ship via the Northern Sea Route (NSR) to Russia next year. Russia’s Arkhangelsk region has held discussions with New Delhi on ways to…
Kangana Ranaut seeks spiritual refuge; visits Shree Shiddhivinayak and Mumba Devi temples in Mumbai.(Image Credit: Instagram) On Tuesday, in the auspicious month of Saavan, Kangana Ranaut visited Shree Siddhivinayak and Mumba Devi temples. Despite her tightly packed schedule, the actor and politician has been seen taking time out to seek spiritual refuge and visit revered…
Social media has once again turned Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s relationship into a rumour mill, and this time Kanye West has been pulled into it.A viral post claimed that Kanye had questioned why Hamilton would date Kim, even allegedly making a remark about her being a woman with four children from another man. The…
According to astrology and spirituality, there’s a deep connection between Surya Ketu conjunction and Surya Ketu Nadi, which is found in cows (Gau Mata). To move forward in this context, we need to know more about the Surya Ketu Nadi so let’s check out what is Surya Ketu Nadi and why it can be helpful…
Several European nations have female leaders next in line for the throne, but one of them has recently initiated the norm. Liechtenstein has become the latest country to amend its royal rules and allow women to take the throne. During its national day celebrations on Saturday, August 15, the country announced the change.“The order of…
R Ashwin and Sanjay Manjrekar (Agency Image) Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up about the criticism he faced early in his international career, recalling how a strongly worded assessment from former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar left him angry and hurt after a difficult tour of Australia. Ashwin’s struggles came during India’s 2011-12 tour of Australia, where…
