When Solar Impulse 2 returned to Abu Dhabi in July 2016, it completed something that had never been achieved before. The aircraft had travelled around the world powered only by energy collected from the sun, finishing a journey of roughly 40,000 kilometres without using conventional fuel. It was not built to prove that commercial airliners…
Militsa Milenkova the designer of the official medals for the 2026 Commonwealth Games poses with a medal (Getty Images) Glasgow 2026 will make Commonwealth Games history by introducing medals featuring braille and tactile elements, ensuring visually impaired athletes can experience their achievements in a more inclusive way. The innovation marks the first time Commonwealth Games…
Just weeks after crude prices had fallen on hopes that the Middle East was easing, oil has staged a sharp comeback. Fresh attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and a disruption to Kazakhstan’s exports have revived fears over global supplies, sending prices beyond the $100-a-barrel mark.On Friday, Brent crude futures fell 63…
Maruti Suzuki‘s upcoming Brezza facelift has secured a full five-star safety rating in the latest Bharat NCAP crash tests. The model scored highly in both adult and child occupant protection, reinforcing its safety credentials ahead of its market launch. The results apply across all variants, although the ZXI+ 1.5-litre 6AT version was used for the…
Parenting often feels like a never-ending cycle of reminders. Finish your homework. Put your shoes away. Don’t hit your sibling. Turn off the screen. By the end of the day, many parents realise they’ve spent far more time correcting their child than connecting with them. That’s where the 5:1 parenting rule comes in, a simple…
Nick Jonas admits he was disappointed after the Jonas Brothers’ 3D concert film failed to match the box office success of Miley Cyrus’ movie.Image credit (Instagram) Nick Jonas opened up about being disappointed when his band’s 3-D concert movie failed to match the box office success of his ex-girlfriend’s film released the same year.On a…
UGNEET 2026: KEA extends fresh application deadline to July 30 for NEET qualified candidates The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has extended the deadline for submitting fresh applications for UGNEET-2026 until July 30, 2026. The extension is available for candidates who have appeared for NEET, qualified for admission to medical courses and have not yet applied…
A surprising new scientific study has revealed that the heart has a small network of neurons capable of controlling essential bodily functions. The research conducted at Yale University in US, was published in July 2026 in the scientific journal Cell. It revealed that this nervous system participates in regulating heartbeats and also protects the organ…
Steve Smith, left, and Ben Stokes pose for a photo with Ashes Trophy (AP photo) Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has said the board would be open to exploring the possibility of staging the landmark 150th anniversary Ashes Test in India, underlining the growing importance of the Indian market to world cricket. Australia and…
With less than a month before US President Donald Trump‘s proposed 50% tariffs are due to take effect, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Ottawa will not retaliate in advance, instead, will continue negotiations. Carney said that the country does not need to respond “in advance” and any such measure would be “counterproductive”. With…