Nature’s tiny navigators, dung beetles, have astounded scientists by using the Milky Way as a celestial compass. These African insects, previously known to use the sun and moon, have now been observed rolling their dung balls in straight lines even on moonless nights, guided by the vast band of starlight. This groundbreaking discovery reveals an…
’It’s too much for Malayalis’: Baiju Santhosh defends Jayaram’s over-the-top humility and asks him to ‘tone it down’ Mollywood actor Jayaram is known for his humble behaviour, but he has recently faced criticism for being overly humble, with several netizens claiming that he is merely putting it on. The actor has also been trolled for…
ACTIVE CISCE to assess health and fitness of 31 lakh students across schools NEW DELHI: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has launched a large-scale physical health and fitness assessment programme, ACTIVE CISCE, covering more than 31 lakh students across its affiliated schools. The initiative aims to integrate physical fitness into the…
Michel Kuka Mboladinga (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Democratic Republic of Congo’s most famous football fan Michel Kuka Mboladinga was unable to attend his country’s crucial FIFA World Cup match against Uzbekistan after being denied a United States visa.Known to fans around the world as “Lumumba Vea”, Mboladinga has become one of African football’s most…
Most of India’s planned renewable energy projects could face serious climate risks by 2030, according to a Zurich Group report. However, because many of these projects are still in the planning or construction stage, there is still time to make them more resilient before they are completed.The report studied 871 planned renewable energy sites across…
True art transcends mere imitation, demanding purpose and a deeper message, as Leonardo da Vinci famously articulated. He likened artists who simply copy to mirrors, reflecting without understanding. In today’s world of instant replication, genuine creation stems from thoughtful analysis and a unique human perspective, not just technical skill. This principle remains vital for originality…
‘We weren’t trying to imitate the original’: Huma Qureshi breaks silence on recreating Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Ishq Kameena’ for ‘Baby Do Die Do’ Huma Qureshi is stepping into familiar territory with a fresh perspective as she recreates one of Bollywood’s most loved dance numbers. Ahead of the theatrical release of ‘Baby…
LG T.S. Sandhu urges MDU to drive research solutions for Delhi-NCR challenges ROHTAK: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday urged Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) to position itself as a hub for developing research-based solutions to the challenges facing the Delhi-NCR region, stressing that universities must align their research with societal needs to remain…
Lionel Messi (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Defending champions Argentina finished the group stage with three wins from three after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.Giovani Lo Celso, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi scored for Argentina, who had already secured top spot in Group J before the match. Jordan, playing in their first-ever World Cup, ended…
The US economy saw both good and bad news this week. Economic growth beat expectations and layoffs stayed low. At the same time, inflation continued to make daily life more expensive with consumers struggling with higher fuel prices, costlier electronics and rising mortgage rates.The latest figures showed inflation accelerating and consumer spending slowing, even as…