US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary and Poland. The US has resumed immigrant visa processing for applicants in Hungary and Poland, even as immigrant visa processing remains disrupted at US embassies and consulates in much of the world.The selective restart comes after the Trump administration earlier halted immigrant visa processing on a much broader…
File Pic: Tanya Chaudhary (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian athletics received a major boost just days before the Asian Games as Uttar Pradesh’s Tanya Chaudhary shattered the women’s hammer throw national record at the Indian Athletics Series Final on Thursday.Tanya sent the hammer to a distance of 68.35m, bettering the previous national record of 67.02m…
Carbon black is a fine carbon material produced from hydrocarbon-based feedstocks. When incorporated into rubber, it acts as a reinforcing filler. It changes the physical properties of the compound, making it better suited to the demands placed on a tyre. It also helps with resistance to abrasion and heat, two factors that are unavoidable during…
Wild bison have not been seen in Britain for around 6,000 years. European bison are now roaming West Blean and Thornden Woods near Canterbury as part of an ambitious conservation project to restore natural woodland processes. As per BBC, it once roamed widely across the continent, from Scotland to Siberia, before disappearing from the wild…
FATF vice-president Vivek Aggarwal asked the fintech industry to step up their investments to counter emerging threats from AI, scam compounds and other technologies and said these challenges are a major risk to India’s growth story MUMBAI: Vivek Aggarwal, the first Indian bureaucrat elected to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), said risks from virtual…
Picture Credit: Instagram Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran recently opened up about the importance of choosing the right stories and understanding what connects with today’s audiences. During a conversation with Yuvaa alongside Kareena Kapoor, the actor discussed changing audience expectations, the importance of good writing and why star power alone may not be enough to guarantee…
A two-month-old epaulette shark pup, born through apparent parthenogenesis, is now on display at Brookfield Zoo’s Living Coast exhibit.Jim Schulz/CZS-Brookfield Zoo A female epaulette shark at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois produced a pup in 2023 despite having no contact with a male for years, in a rare example of parthenogenesis among sharks. The female, which…
Raghu is a legendary king in Indian epic tradition and a prominent figure of the Solar dynasty, the lineage associated with Lord Rama. He is celebrated for his valour, generosity and leadership. The name has deep Sanskrit roots and remains connected with India’s rich literary and mythological traditions. Mythology offers a rich source of baby…
They will now represent India in Puerto Rico, from December 8 to 10, 2026. (Photo credit: The Week) Two 14-year-old girls from Kerala have built a robotic system that cleans, preserves and digitises fragile palm-leaf manuscripts and their project has now taken them from a school robotics competition in Hyderabad to the international stage in…
A morning of networking lays the groundwork for future endeavors, making way for a serene midday perfect for introspection and tackling lingering tasks. Connections cultivated during the day can be leveraged for professional growth. As evening descends, turn your focus to in-depth research and discreet planning, minimizing distractions. As the day winds down, ensure you…
India-Afghanistan 1st T20I gets DDCA backing (ANI photo) The first T20I between India and Afghanistan in New Delhi will go ahead as scheduled on September 13 despite concerns over security arrangements in the national capital during the BRICS Summit.The match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium had come under a cloud of uncertainty after the Delhi…
Iran seeks to raise the political and economic cost of war for Trump ahead of US midterms Iran is stepping up pressure on the United States less than two months before the US midterm elections, with analysts saying Tehran hopes to increase the political and economic costs of the war for President Donald Trump and…
