A man walks from the Russian National Olympic Committee building in Moscow, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) Russia’s athletics federation has approached the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in an attempt to overturn World Athletics’ decision to keep Russian athletes suspended from international competitions because of the war in Ukraine.World Athletics banned…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose The South Korean stock market went from record highs to a sharp sell-off, with the benchmark Kospi tumbling as low as 10% on Tuesday. The drop came as investors rushed to sell chip stocks over fears of excessive speculation. Kospi ended the day at 8,203.84, down 910.71…
The project included 27 concrete “oyster castle” breakwaters and 13 shell-bag reefs. In an unusual effort to protect an eroding stretch of New Jersey’s Delaware Bay shoreline, 40 constructed oyster reefs were installed at Gandy’s Beach Preserve between 2015 and 2016.A new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science examined the project along with other…
The US military has announced it will begin blockading all Iranian Gulf ports on Monday at 1400 GMT (April 13), while allowing vessels not bound for Iran to continue transiting the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.“The blockade will be enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including…
Triumph Motorcycles has increased the prices of its 350cc motorcycle range in India for the second time since the updated models were launched earlier this year. The latest revision affects the entire lineup, with the Speed T4 witnessing the biggest increase.Following the latest price hike, the Triumph Speed T4 is now priced at Rs 2,08,971…
The move comes at a time when the US-Iran conflict has impacted several industries and thrown fresh light on India’s imports-driven supply chain vulnerabilities. Building a deep manufacturing base spread across multiple sectors is emerging as a cornerstone of India’s strategy to future proof itself against supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical disruptions. Reports suggest…
AI generated image, used only for representational purpose The Hormuz crisis, which disrupted global energy flows for more than 100 days, has raised questions over India’s ability to diversify fuel supplies beyond the Strait and the Middle East. India’s energy sector is closely monitoring the situation, with the Middle East continuing to remain the country’s…
A 300-foot beach on a tiny island in the Maldives was slowly eroding away. In order to solve the problem, a Marriott resort on the island experimented with something different. Instead of dredging sand, they used an artificial reef designed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers to repair the beach.Coastal Assembly, a startup that spun…
For generations, Lake Victoria supported one of the world’s richest freshwater ecosystems. Beneath its surface lived hundreds of species of cichlid fish, many found nowhere else on Earth. These small, colourful fish had evolved over thousands of years to occupy different parts of the lake, from rocky shorelines to deeper waters. But a decision made…
Virat Kohli’s final ODI window to break Sachin Tendulkar’s century record It was the semi-final of the 2023 World Cup when Virat Kohli scored his 50th ODI century in front of Sachin Tendulkar, surpassing his idol’s record of 49 hundreds in the format. That innings put another Tendulkar record within Kohli’s reach. Tendulkar’s 100 international…
5 things you should never ignore in the early stages of dating The early stages of dating can be a little confusing. You are excited to hear from them, you replay conversations in your head, and sometimes, you are so busy wondering whether they like you that you forget to ask yourself a more important…
While in many parts of the world, snakes inspire fear, in India, it’s a different story. Snakes are feared but are also revered as protectors, guardians, and divine beings. Snakes are worshipped in India and have been deeply woven into mythology. From Lord Shiva’s serpent Vasuki to the serpent king Nagaraja and the serpent Sheshanaga,…
