When Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980, a green and vibrant landscape turned into a desolate ash and grey wasteland. But, within the grey barrenness, scientists conducted a courageous 24-hour study: they put pocket gophers in the blast zone. More than 40 years later, this short intervention has led to phenomenal results, with this rodent…
NEW DELHI: Air India airlines on Tuesday announced their ‘basic fare option’ which will not include complementary meals on domestic flights. This decision comes as the airlines deals with rising operating costs and overall losses.The airline said the newly introduced Basic fare will be entirely optional, while passengers will continue to have access to the…
Lhuan-dre Pretorius (Image credit: Major League Cricket) NEW DELHI: Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed his maiden T20 century to power San Francisco Unicorns to a dominant nine-wicket win over MI New York in the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Thursday.Chasing a modest target of 144, the young South African…
When people think of animals changing colour, chameleons usually come to mind. But they aren’t the only ones with that trick up their sleeve. In some of the coldest parts of the world, a few animals go through a slow makeover every year. As snow starts covering the ground, their brown or grey coats gradually…
Sunita Ahuja’s recent appearance at a family court with her son, Yashvardhan Ahuja, and their advocate has once again drawn attention to the ongoing speculation surrounding her marriage to actor Govinda. While Sunita did not comment on the reason for her visit, Govinda’s manager, Shashi Sinha, later confirmed that she had withdrawn the divorce petition…
In a record-breaking land auction, plots in Thorrur, Hyderabad have fetched prices as high as ₹45,500 per square yard recently. It was a government-backed auction which again highlighted the city’s booming real estate industry. The strong response has reinforced Hyderabad’s position as India’s hottest real estate destination.More about the auctionThe auction was conducted by the…
India coach Sjoerd Marijne A day after the Indian women’s hockey team held China to a 2-2 draw in their World Cup opener at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands, coach Sjoerd Marijne questioned the interpretation of the penalty-stroke rule by the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Rules Committee.Marijne took to social media to share footage of…
When we talk about kitchen Vastu, the conversation usually begins with one question: “Which direction should the kitchen be in?”But a kitchen is much more than its direction.It is one of the most active spaces in a house. Food is stored, prepared and served there every day. So I prefer looking at kitchen Vastu at…
AI representational image Boston headquartered Liberty Mutual Insurance has increased its stake in its Indian venture Liberty General Insurance to 74% as of May 18, after raising its shareholding from 49% to 55.4% in Sept 2025. The Indian insurance firm had started as a joint venture between Liberty and the Videocon Group.Videocon exited the joint…
There’s absolutely no limit to India’s spiritual landscape. From Ayodhya and Haridwar to Tirupati and Guwahati, India stands as the undisputed “Land of Temples”. However, there’s one temple which consistently stands out in terms of massive footfall, and global recognition—the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. According to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, the temple was…
Rings, bracelets, and other jewellery pieces often have intricate designs, stones, or engravings where dirt, oils, and soap residue collect over time, dulling their shine. A soft-bristled toothbrush can reach into these tiny grooves without applying excessive pressure that might loosen stones or damage delicate settings. A gentle scrub with mild soapy water followed by…
Anvay Dravid (Image credit: SLC) MUMBAI: Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, top-scored with a whirlwind 87 (67b, 9×4, 1×6), while Arjun Rajput made 76 (81b, 9×4, 1×6) to help the India Under-19 team put up a formidable total of 285 in 47.2 overs against Sri Lanka A…
