Q Manivannan, an Indian-origin Scottish Green MSP elected to the Scottish Parliament last week, has drawn criticism after endorsing calls for reparations to Palestinians funded by Scottish taxpayers.Manivannan, who represents the Edinburgh & Lothians East regional list, supported a manifesto issued by the group Art Workers for Palestine Scotland ahead of the Holyrood election.The document…
Number 1 (A, I, J, Q, Y)You may find yourself taking charge without planning to. Someone could look towards you for guidance or expect you to make an important decision. Instead of reacting quickly, observe the situation completely before stepping in. The right decision this week is unlikely to be the fastest one. It is…
If you are not ready to get your hands dirty in the soil or spend time in nature, then moving to this town in the Netherlands will not be possible for you. In the country where urban planning is considered almost “too perfect,” there is a new town Oosterworld built entirely on reclaimed land.Here, nature…
You wake up with a cleaner sense of purpose today. Things feel possible. The day brings fulfilment and positivity, and your natural practical side works beautifully with the sky’s support.The Moon is a favorable sign for you and your presence conveys peace of mind. People will notice you when you enter an area and they…
In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream, reopening habitat that salmon had been unable to reach for more than seven decades. By January 2026, surveys recorded eight spawning nests, known as redds, in the newly accessible reaches above the former barrier, a sign that endangered Central…
PC: LinkedIn Profile of Aadit Krishna A Union County teenager has developed a floating water-purification system designed to tackle PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), a class of persistent chemicals called ‘forever chemicals’. Aadit P. Krishna, whose research focuses on decentralised water purification, developed HelioPure as a solar-powered platform that can operate on surface water. The…
Russia claims drone attack on Sunday evening. Moscow’s four airports were briefly shut on Monday after Russian air defence systems intercepted dozens of drones targeting the capital, authorities said.Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram that 59 drones had been shot down, while Russia’s aviation watchdog temporarily suspended operations at all four airports to ensure…
A petition to change the Nashville airport’s name to honor Dolly Parton gained traction after the news of her passing was shared online. The petition was originally posted in 2025. (Instagram) Following the news of Dolly Parton’s passing, a petition surfaced online, aiming to rename Tennessee’s Nashville International Airport after the iconic ‘9 to 5’…
SBI cash withdrawal rules change from October 1 From October 1, SBI customers will have to pay Rs 15 plus applicable GST for cash withdrawals beyond the existing limit of four free withdrawals a month. The charge will apply to Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts opened through the branch channel.The bank said that customers…
Henderson Island (Image credit: Canva) In 2011, Henderson Island, a remote and uninhabited island in the South Pacific, became the site of one of the largest rodent-eradication attempts ever undertaken on an island of its size. Conservationists spread about 75 tonnes of poisoned bait across the island in an effort to eliminate invasive Pacific rats,…
Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo was spotted out on a date in NYC with private equity associate Julian Croonenberghs. Rumors of the two had been circulating online since last month when they were spotted on a dinner date together. (Instagram) ‘The Cure’ singer Olivia Rodrigo and alleged beau Julian Croonenberghs were recently spotted out and about, getting…
Demi Lovato reunited with Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas at the red carpet premiere of ‘Camp Rock 3’ in Los Angeles.Lovato, who played aspiring singer Mitchie Torres in the first two films, stepped up on the red carpet in a stunning brown silk corset dress. The Jonas Brothers on the other hand, suited…
