The night sky has inspired people for thousands of years, but scientists now say it could look very different in the future. The researchers at the European Southern Observatory (ESO) warn that ambitious plans to launch huge numbers of satellites into Earth’s orbit could make the night sky much brighter than it is today.While many…
For a number of travellers, a destination’s charm lies in its natural beauty, culture and hospitality. But some nations remain exceptionally difficult or even dangerous to visit due to several reasons including wars, conflicts, political tension and other travel restrictions. As per Tourism Review’s “10 Most Travel Unfriendly Countries in 2026” report, the rankings were…
Even after you have spent nearly half an hour scrubbing your stainless steel sink, those water spots and streaks refuse to disappear. You have done everything you can think of, but once it dries, you see smudges, mineral deposits, and grime. That’s when you start to wonder if stainless steel sinks are really worth the…
Rahul Gandhi’s press conference NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a fresh attack on the Centre over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, accusing the government of failing students and demanding the removal of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.Addressing a press conference, Gandhi alleged…
Why the Ae’o nearly disappeared Imagine a bird that was so close to extinction that there were only a few hundred left in the entire world. But then hardwork of scientists and magic of innovation brought them back in large numbers and the same bird is now thriving across parts of its native habitat decades…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (ANI Photo) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has showered praise on teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him an “unbelievable” talent and claiming the youngster is achieving something “no one has ever done before” with his fearless approach to the game.Speaking on JioStar, Harbhajan said Sooryavanshi’s confidence and willingness to back his instincts…
Centre announces reservation, age relaxation and recruitment exemptions for Ex-Agniveers in CAPFs NEW DELHI: The Centre has created a separate category for Ex-Agniveers in the recruitment of Constable (General Duty) in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Rifleman posts in the Assam Rifles. The new provisions include 50 per cent reservation of vacancies, age…
On Friday, August 28, 2026, Sawan Purnima 2026 will be celebrated. This full moon day is one of the most sacred days of the Sawan month. It is related to worship of Lord Shiva, prayers of Lord Vishnu, holy bath, charity, raksha bandhan and chandra darshan. Sawan Purnima is also called Shravana Purnima. It marks…
Off the remote coast of Western Australia, roughly 1,200 miles north of Perth, an entire reef spends most of its life hidden underwater, only to rise dramatically out of the sea for a few hours each day. Known to Indigenous Australians as Yowjab and more widely as Montgomery Reef, the formation sits in the Kimberley…
Two threatened marsupials are being reintroduced to the Shark Bay World Heritage area in order to advance species conservation and ecosystem restoration. A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) confirmed that the presence of fungal food resources is important for supporting this effort.The study published in the journal Ecosystems and led by Edith Cowan…
A health worker stands at an ebola treatment centre in Bunia, Congo, Monday, July 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Prosper Heri Ngorora) At least 999 people have died in an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, according to official data released on Wednesday, with the actual toll potentially higher as authorities continue to track cases and fatalities.The…
Photo: Zhang Yudong and his son Zhang Zilong What if your child never knew you were rich? It’s a question most parents will never have to answer. But for Chinese entrepreneur Zhang Yudong, founder of the popular spicy snack brand, the answer was clear. Despite building a multimillion-dollar business, he deliberately kept his wealth hidden…
