Nepal floods exposed gaps in disaster monitoring and early-warning systems Nepal’s warning system came under scrutiny after a glacier collapse triggered devastating flash floods in Rasuwa on August 26, with authorities issuing a disaster alert 38 minutes after the ice-rock avalanche. The deadly floods have killed thousands and several remain missing.The collapse struck the Lhende…
Kareena Thapa was honoured with the PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for her bravery during a fire in Amravati. Courage does not always announce itself. Sometimes, it appears in the middle of chaos- in the form of a teenager who sees danger, hears the panic around her and decides to step in. For Kareena Thapa, that…
A snake bite in the late 19th century offered little certainty about what would happen next. There were attempts to counter venom with chemicals and other remedies, but no established treatment could directly neutralise the poison. Then, in France in 1894, two research teams arrived at a very different idea. Albert Calmette, working within the…
Mukul Dev‘s untimely demise at the age of 54 left the film industry and audiences grieving last year. About two months after his death, the Ajay Devgn-Mrunal Thakur comic caper ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ (2025) hit screens, featuring him in a significant role, which many assumed would be his last on-screen appearance. That assumption, however,…
First impressions can be strange. You may think someone is simply noticing your clothes or listening to what you say, but people often pick up on much smaller things without even realizing it. It could be the way you treat the person serving your coffee, whether you seem comfortable in your own skin or how…
Hampshire withdraw Scott Kuggeleijn (Image: X) Hampshire Cricket have confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not represent the club, following strong criticism from supporters over his inclusion in the squad for the County Championship. The 34-year-old was named in Hampshire’s 15-member squad on X ahead of their match against Warwickshire, although the county…
Now, a viral kitchen trick is giving it another job: a crumpled ball of aluminium foil placed inside the dishwasher. The hack has attracted attention because people claim it can leave cutlery looking cleaner and shinier. But what exactly is supposed to happen when a piece of foil goes through a dishwasher cycle? Scroll down…
Keisha Monique Epps, 51, a truck driver, and her fiancé, Tamra Stewart. Four children were allegedly kept captive inside the sleeper cab of a semi-truck for more than six years, denied schooling, adequate food and medical care, and sexually abused while the vehicle travelled between Atlanta and Miami, authorities said.According to the New York Post,…
Shandilya is originally from Kulti Jiyar village in the Nalanda district of Bihar. (Photo credit: ETV Bharat) Meet Subrat Shandilya: Young Aerospace engineer from Bihar who is building a low-cost indigenous jet engine, will get seed funding from the governmentAs a child, Subrat Shandilya was given a toy aeroplane to play with. He did not…
Today, the focus shifts to personal values, family bonds, and financial stability. Krittika’s guiding presence fosters a mindset of simplicity and discerning decision-making. As we navigate careers, contributions are appreciated more for their effectiveness than for their flashiness. When it comes to finances, it’s crucial to prioritize practicality and longevity. Additionally, maintaining good health hinges…
South Zone’s captain Tilak Verma (PTI Photo) South Zone booked their place in the Duleep Trophy final with a convincing seven-wicket win over North Zone, with captain Tilak Varma finishing the job with a patient half-century at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru on Wednesday.Chasing 181 for victory, South Zone reached 182/3,…
3D printing has come a long way over the years. No longer is it solely used for printing figures and props for D&D campaigns, but it is now expanding to take space in all kinds of places, including your mouth. According to a CNN report, a 22-year-old engineer Connor Gibson, is using the 3D printing…
