In March 1974, a gaunt, uniformed figure walked out of the jungle on Lubang Island in the Philippines and handed over his sword, ending a war that had, for him, never actually stopped. Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese army lieutenant who had been sent to Lubang late in the Second World War with orders never…
In Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, a massive mountain of discarded clothing has become a striking symbol of the global fast fashion crisis. Outside the northern city of Alto Hospicio, thousands of tonnes of unwanted garments from around the world now cover the desert landscape. Many clothes arrived through the…
TAURUSGeneral:Sometimes, you require patience rather than skill. This is one of those days. Work will not move until you press it which may make you feel anxious and less patient with delays. The Moon stimulates your work zone, whereas Saturn makes any task feel heavier, meaning that even mundane tasks like banking such as office…
The open-air study was designed to mimic future warming while maintaining natural outdoor conditions. Researchers established plots in both open and closed-canopy forest environments and planted seedlings representing 11 tree species. In a Minnesota forest, researchers turned up the heat, not for days or weeks, but for years. Beneath the trees, heating cables warmed the…
The Pantheon in Rome is one of the best-preserved examples of ancient Roman concrete, standing strong for nearly 2,000 years. For centuries, engineers and historians have puzzled over one of the greatest mysteries of the ancient world. Why have Roman buildings survived earthquakes, storms and nearly two millennia of wear while many modern concrete structures…
Neeraj Chopra (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Asian Games in Japan later this year as he looks to defend his gold medal, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) selection committee chairman Adille Sumariwalla confirmed on Saturday.The two-time Olympic medallist has already confirmed his participation in the Commonwealth…
Panchang Today is your everyday compass for living with a little more precision and a lot more awareness. It’s not only about dates and timings, it’s about listening to the Moon’s mood, respecting the Sun’s rhythm, and making choices that feel clean and steady. Aaj Ka Panchang also keeps you connected to cultural roots, even…
The court battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is back in the news, this time, over alleged ‘undisclosed income’.Brad, in his latest move, has reportedly asked a court to compel his ex-wife, Jolie, to disclose details of her film contracts and earnings, claiming she has refused to provide financial records that are allegedly ‘relevant’…
Image credit: Indian Football India booked their place in the AFC U20 Asian Cup main tournament for the first time in 20 years after beating Bangladesh 3-0 in their final qualifying match on Sunday.The victory was India’s second in three matches and took them to six points. However, they had to wait for the result…
In 2003, while reading the newspaper at his mother’s house, Milind noticed an announcement about India’s first major city marathon in Mumbai. The idea of running 21 kilometers appealed to him for a simple reason. In an interview with the New Indian Express, Milind has said as a child he had heard the story about…
Quote of the day by Alan Turing (AI-generated image) Long before anyone had built a machine capable of holding a real conversation, Alan Turing was already asking what would happen the day one finally could. “If a machine can think, it might think more intelligently than we do, and then where should we be?” he…
Today heralds a day of unexpected financial gains, merging your aspirations with diligent work and thoughtful communication. Seek insight from an older brother or sister; their wisdom will guide you. Love flourishes effortlessly, and your contributions at work will finally get the acknowledgement they deserve. Money comes with a clean thud today, the kind that…
