Deep inside a crystal cooled to nearly -230°C, MIT physicists have caught something rarely seen in quantum materials: two populations of electrons rebuilding themselves into wave-like order after being scattered apart by laser light, and doing so in two completely different ways. Working with erbium tritelluride, a rare-earth material known for hosting a pair of…
A while ago, AR Rahman was in the news due to his remark about getting less work in Bollywood due to communalism. He had also called ‘Chhaava’ a propaganda film. Lyricist Manoj Muntashir has now reacted to Rahman’s comment. Manoj pointed to the success of several prominent Muslims in India and argued that Rahman himself…
Drake’s Island, a 6.4-acre island in Plymouth Sound, is being offered for more than £2 million, with plans for heritage-led regeneration. (Photo: Getty Images) A tiny historic island off the coast of Plymouth, England, featuring a Grade-II listed house, a vast underground tunnel network and former military buildings, has gone on the market for offers…
You just walked in the door from an exhausting day at work. You’re hungry and spent, just wanting to catch your breath for a minute. You grab something to eat and then sit in front of the TV. The next thing you know, you’ve just binge-watched five episodes of the latest show.While that’s okay occasionally,…
Iran seeks to diversify its customer base beyond China. Photo credit: AP Iran has stepped up efforts to attract some of Asia’s biggest oil buyers after a 60-day US sanctions waiver took effect, creating a temporary opening for Tehran to resume exports and clear millions of barrels of oil currently stored at sea, according to…
Hanuman Ansh which is inspired by the teachings of spiritual guru Neem Karoli Baba, has turned into an unexpected box-office success. After opening to a relatively quiet response in theatres, the film has picked up steadily and has now crossed the Rs 100 crore mark.Amid the film’s strong run, writer-director and producer Vishal Chaturvedi has…
Ganeshotsav 2026: Pune devotee offers 251 kg modak to Dagdusheth Ganpati If you thought modak couldn’t get any bigger, Pune has something to show you.A massive 251-kg modak-shaped cake was offered to Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati in Pune during Ganeshotsav 2026, turning heads at one of the city’s most famous festival pandals, as reported by…
Imagine checking into your hotel room only to discover that someone may be secretly watching you! Scary thought, right? For any traveller, few situations are as terrifying as the possibility of a hidden camera. Let’s agree that after checking into a hotel room, the first thing most travellers do is quickly connect to Wi-Fi, unpack…
The day opens with a brisk, winning mood. You’ll feel like getting things done instead of just talking about them, and that shift comes from the Moon giving strength to your learning zone while Mars, your ruler, sharpens your will.There’s a cheerful current around you too. A family lunch, a cousin’s invitation, or a neighbourhood…
India’s Great Banyan Tree is as big as an entire Forest India is home to some of the most scenic sights in the world. The Great Banyan tree within the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden in Howrah is one such tree. This tree continues to amaze scientists, tourists and nature enthusiasts even in…
Spanish saying on friendship that still true today: ‘Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are’ A person enters a room and says nothing, yet people often begin forming an impression based on who they are with. The group they spend time around, the conversations they take part in and…
Ekadashi has a great religious importance in Hindu religion. The day is dedicated to worship Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi falls twice a month during shukla paksha and krishna paksha. This month, Apara Ekadashi is going to be observed on 11th day of krishna paksha in the month of Jyeshtha. This month, Apara Ekadashi fast will be…
