America is retiring coal plants slowly and steadily. The boilers are cut up for scrap, the smokestacks get dropped on camera and the land tends to sit in permitting limbo for a decade. But in Becker, Minnesota, the state’s biggest coal plant is being used, not for all this hardware but for a plug.On July…
Tirupati [Andhra Pradesh], Jul 06 (ANI): The 116-year-old devotee, Navaneethamma, walks during her VIP ‘darshan,’ arranged by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) at Sri Venkateswara Temple, in Tirupati on Monday. The devotee trekked up to Tirumala on foot. (ANI Video Grab) Some stories become viral because they are unusual. Others stay with people because they remind…
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has pitched John Abraham as the next James Bond, questioning why 007 must remain a “white British man.” Speaking to Variety India, Kapur praised Abraham’s effortless charisma and suave screen presence, saying he could deliver a “phenomenal Bond” if producers dare to take the franchise international. Amid ongoing speculation over Daniel Craig‘s…
Yash and Radhika Pandit have always been among the most admired couples in the Kannada film industry. The duo, who have been sharing heartwarming moments with fans since their television days, have become one of the biggest star couples in Sandalwood. Yash’s first gift to Radhika’s story has once again come out of the closet…
Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire on Friday after SpaceX made its stock market debut on Nasdaq.The company’s shares jumped over 21 per cent shortly after listing, lifting Musk’s estimated fortune above the $1 trillion mark, according to Bloomberg. The bulk of his wealth exists on paper, rather than cash, derived primarily from…
China achieves 99% hybrid rice seed cloning with HUAXU gene, cuts annual seed costs China’s new hybrid rice can preserve its high-yield traits across generations, potentially allowing farmers to replant seeds instead of buying new ones every year.Scientists at the China National Rice Research Institute in Hangzhou have developed a self-cloning hybrid rice system that…
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan has once again voiced his criticism of Twinkle Khanna’s casting in ‘Mela’, saying he had doubts about her suitability for the role from the very beginning. He also expressed disappointment over the actor-turned-author repeatedly mocking the film in public years after its release.Darshan claimed that ‘Mela’ strayed from his original vision after…
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…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: ITC, and Ramco Industries – these are the top stocks to buy recommended by Bajaj Broking Research for July 3, 2026. Let’s take a look:ITCBuy in the range of ₹ 286-292 Target Return Time Period ₹ 330 14% 6 Months ITC stock price has undergone a…
AP POLYCET 2026 final phase counselling starts; qualified candidates can register till July 18 The AP POLYCET 2026 Phase 2 (Final Phase) Counselling registration process has started today, July 16, 2026. Qualified candidates who could not participate in the first phase or did not secure a seat earlier can now complete the online counselling process…