Some of the world’s most advanced robots are preparing for an extraordinary expedition to one of the planet’s most dangerous environments. Beginning this July, a fleet of autonomous drones, robotic boats, underwater vehicles and intelligent sensors will travel to Greenland to investigate how its glaciers are melting where they meet the ocean. The mission, known…
The internet is full of viral moments, but some of the most memorable ones come from genuine human errors. One such incident has caught the attention of social media users after a woman planning a weekend trip to Baguio in the Philippines mistakenly contacted a women’s jail while looking for accommodation. Instead of embarrassment or…
Russian chess grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik (Ennio Leanza/Keystone via AP) Former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik has been handed a two-year ban by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after its Ethics & Disciplinary Commission found that he violated several rules related to player conduct and public accusations. The case centred on a series of statements and…
Photo credits: Instagram/@riddhi_deorah Modern parents are changing the conventional rules of parenting. They are saying yes to the experiences that were once a big “No” for children and teens. Sleepovers is one such activity. A night with friends, movies, games, snacks is now being considered a normal part of children’s life nowadays. But not everyone…
Delhi weather (File photo) NEW DELHI: The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.4 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The weather department has forecast very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds during the afternoon and evening hours on Monday,,…
Priyanka Chopra may be bagging some of the biggest films and web series in Hollywood right now, but the actress, in her latest chat, opened up about her ambitions.During a conversation at the Cannes Lions conference on Wednesday, Priyanka got candid about her evolving careers in India and Hollywood. Reflecting on the current entertainment landscape,…
NEET PG 2026 registration begins The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has started the online registration process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026. Eligible candidates can now submit their application forms through the official NBEMS website.According to the official notification, the NEET PG 2026 examination will…
The Statue of Liberty stands as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky; US President Trump and FIFA president Infantino. (AP Photos) “We are holding Canada responsible.”With those words, US President Donald Trump thrust politics into the build-up to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, blaming Canada for the wildfire smoke that has blanketed parts of the…
IBM forecast adjusted earnings per share of $2.93 for the quarter, below the analysts’ consensus estimate of $3.02. (AP photo) IBM stock price crash: IBM shares tumbled on Tuesday after the company indicated that its second-quarter revenue would likely fall short of Wall Street expectations. Based on preliminary results, IBM projected quarterly revenue of $17.2…
India’s holdings of the US Treasuries have dropped as per the latest data from US Federal Reserve. Gold has surpassed US Treasuries to become the world’s largest reserve asset – driven largely by the rise in bullion prices in recent years. But the other reality is that gold as a reserve currency, diversifier and safe…