For a long time, the story seemed straightforward. As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels fell and the planet cooled, large ice sheets began spreading across the polar regions. Yet there was an awkward detail that never quite fitted. Antarctica became locked beneath vast quantities of ice around 34 million years ago, while the Arctic remained largely…
Cockroaches have a reputation problem. Most people picture them scurrying across a kitchen floor, but that image only applies to a tiny fraction of the group. Earth is home to thousands of cockroach species, and the overwhelming majority live far away from human homes, spread across forests and other natural habitats where they quietly go…
Artemis III crew including, from left, Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik and Frank Rubio (Image/AP) Nasa is facing backlash over its decision to select an all-male crew for the Artemis III, a mission named after the Greek goddess Artemis and part of the programme that aims to return humans to the Moon.Critics questioned why…
England’s Joe Root and Gus Atkinson (AP Photo) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has unveiled a packed home schedule for 2027, headlined by the men’s five-Test Ashes series against Australia and the women’s multi-format Ashes, with both contests set to run simultaneously across one of the busiest summers in recent memory.England’s bid to…
For decades, Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu‘s love story has inspired generations. Their bond was often seen as the epitome of enduring love, and even after Dilip Kumar’s demise, Saira continues to keep his memory alive by sharing heartfelt anecdotes about him. However, their marriage did face a turbulent phase when Dilip Kumar entered into…
Cory Sandhagen has spent years hovering around the UFC bantamweight title picture without quite breaking through. He’s challenged for championship gold twice, fallen short both times, and now finds himself back in familiar territory – needing another statement win in one of the promotion’s deepest divisions.His assignment at International Fight Week is a familiar face….
The attraction of US equities extends well beyond a handful of technology companies. (AI image) A few weeks ago SpaceX’s listing on the US stock market made Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. The US stock market remains the biggest in the world, with several of its companies having over trillion dollar valuations. In fact,…
JLR India has introduced an Assured Buyback Programme for customers purchasing select Range Rover, Defender and Discovery models in the country. The new initiative promises an assured future value of up to 55 per cent of the vehicle’s ex-showroom price.Developed specifically for the Indian market, the programme combines a pre-determined buyback value with enhanced financing…
Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley may not be heading back to Mystic Falls, but they are officially set to reunite, years after wrapping up their hit teen drama ‘The Vampire Diaries’.The former co-stars who played on-screen love interests will now reunite for the upcoming thriller ‘You Deserve To Know’. The film, which is a new…
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet has cleared fresh investment commitment of Rs 30,000 crore towards new funds being set up by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) as it seeks to leverage the additional resources to raise money from other investors. NIIF intends to set up a second infrastructure focused fund and will also support…