Monster cloud created by the wildfires PARIS: A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said.Put another way, that means the inferno was no longer simply being propelled by the weather. It…
Representative Image (AI-generated) What if the best way to understand a 2,000-year-old burned scroll is to make one yourself and set it on fire? Scientists did just that to investigate how writing might be recovered from carbonised papyrus scrolls buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. In a study published in PLOS ONE, researchers created…
For one UPSC aspirant, clearing the Civil Services Examination in 2022 should have been the moment years of preparation finally paid off. His family and relatives celebrated his success, believing that a government career was finally within reach. But when the service allocation list was released about three months later, his name was missing. During…
The maximum payout will be Rs 17,951 per eligible employee, with payments covering non-gazetted staff across several categories. NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) of 78 days’ wages worth Rs 2,009.61 crore for around 11.41 lakh eligible railway employees, recognising the Railways’ performance in 2025-26.The maximum bonus payable to…
R Madhavan has earned admiration for his performances over the years, but his Mumbai residence offers a glimpse into the actor’s understated lifestyle away from the cameras. Located in the prestigious Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the home prioritises comfort, calm, and functionality over opulence.According to Asia Net, the apartment is valued at approximately Rs 17.5…
British star Gary Oldman has made his pick for the next actor to play James Bond.Amid buzz about the casting for the coveted 007 role, Oldman shared his thoughts about the likely candidate to take on the role of the British spy. In his latest interview, the actor revealed that he has kept his fingers…
India is said to be exploring rare earth samples from Russia as it steps up efforts to diversify critical mineral supply chains away from China.State miner IREL is in talks with Rosneft on sourcing samples from the Tomtor deposit in Siberia, which the Russian oil major acquired last year. The discussions are being routed through…
‘Maa Behen’ actor Arunoday Singh spoke out against the Rs 370 biryani row, saying society needs to take a hard look at itself. The controversy started when web developer Himanshu Jangra made shocking comments on comedian Pranit More’s show, which led to widespread outrage. ‘Maa Behen’, starring Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, and Dharna Durga, has…
Pakistan PML-N has softened its stance on PoK protesters, calling them “patriotic brothers”, as the party prepares to form a government in the region. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s led PML-N appears to be softening its position towards protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with a senior government adviser now describing the vast majority of demonstrators…
Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, has taken a notable step towards enabling sustained human presence beyond Earth by extracting oxygen from Moon-like soil in laboratory conditions. The development builds on years of scientific research into unlocking oxygen trapped within lunar minerals, which make up a large portion of the Moon’s surface. By producing oxygen…
US military observers reported spotting a black triangular object flying at 1,800mph over a sensitive site, according to newly released Pentagon UFO files (Representative image) Two senior military observers have reported seeing a mysterious black triangular object travelling at an estimated 1,800mph over a sensitive site in the western United States earlier this year, according…
A colossal sinkhole, Xiaozhai Tiankeng, discovered in Southern China, reveals a hidden forest ecosystem. This “heavenly pit,” deeper than skyscrapers, harbors over 1,200 plant species and adapted wildlife, including the endangered clouded leopard. Image Credits: Google Gemini Unique geographical features continue to attract global attention due to their remarkable characteristics. In southern China, the vast…
