Greenland sharks entered popular science writing on the strength of one number, 400 years. Some individuals swimming in the North Atlantic today were alive during Isaac Newton’s lifetime, born centuries before anyone thought to ask how old a shark could get. That figure alone would be enough to make the species a fixture of “strange…
Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has said people have every right to protest and share their opinions, but using abusive or offensive language, particularly against the Prime Minister, is not appropriate.His comments came after videos from a protest at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar showed some participants using profane slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Bhaichung…
There is no such thing as a perfect parent, and children do not need one. What they need is someone who stays calm during difficult moments, listens without rushing to judge, treats mistakes as opportunities to learn, spends meaningful time with them, manages emotions with honesty, and makes home a place where they feel accepted…
Barring only 4 companies from hiring H-1B visa holders for one to two years is not enough, H-1B critics said. The US Department of Labor recently barred four employers from hiring H-1Bs for 2027 and 2028 after they were found as wilful violators. Labor Department’s inspector general Anthony D’Esposito announced the measure and issued a…
The govt assured strict action in case any contamination or adulteration is found The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Tuesday said additional checks have been introduced to detect fuel contamination and adulteration, dismissing reports of fuel-quality issues.“Fuel quality is monitored on a regular basis by Oil Marketing Companies,” the ministry said, adding that…
Travis Kelce makes history with ‘New Heights.’ (Image credits: Instagram) Travis Kelce might be known for his touchdowns on the American football team, but he definitely scored off the charts with his ‘New Heights’ podcast alongside his brother Jason Kelce – and he has Taylor Swift to thank. Aside from his NFL career, the 36-year-old…
How beetles and crabs help forests spread seeds When we think about how forests grow and regrow, we often think about colorful birds carrying berries or monkeys dropping fruit seeds. For a long time, these animals have been known as nature’s seed dispersers, carrying seeds far from the parent plant and helping forests grow. But…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. (Photo credit: AFP) For a lot of kids growing up in Asian households, there’s one sentence that’s almost impossible to escape: “You can do better.” Marks, sports, career choices, even something as small as cleaning your room, there’s always one more suggestion, one more correction, one more way to do it…
What makes this shoot interesting is that none of the looks feel like variations of the same idea. Each one has its own personality. One leans bold and colourful, another is sleek and polished, while the last embraces power dressing with a fashionable twist. Whether she’s wearing a dramatic gown or a sharply cut suit,…
The day demands grit. There’s a sense of pressure from deadlines, tasks and responsibilities that are small stacking up. This can cause you to become anxious. Saturn encourages work, whereas Mars creates impatience, and you might want quick results in slow situations. That’s the real test today.Still, support comes through siblings or someone like a…
The recent planting drive marks only one stage in a restoration process that has taken years of planning. (DVIDS photo) Eight years after California’s Ranch Fire destroyed vast stretches of forest, efforts to restore the landscape are now taking shape, Defence Visual Information Distribution Service reported. This spring, the US Forest Service, along with nonprofit…
Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Batting great Sunil Gavaskar has paid tribute to former India captain Ajinkya Rahane, saying the veteran never received the recognition he deserved for his leadership despite guiding the team through one of the greatest triumphs in Indian Test history. Rahane, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last week,…
