RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at an interaction with ‘Gen Z’ in Mumbai NEW DELHI: Calling Gen Z and Gen Alpha more “honest” than adults RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday rejected attempts to brand protesting youngsters “anti-national,” and said they have “an honest feeling of patriotism.” He described protest as a legitimate form of democratic…
Sonita Muluh’s record squat attempt was ruined after spotter Ernestas Kusinas admitted interference, triggering a racism investigation and lifetime ban/ Image: X Belgian powerlifting champion Sonita Muluh has spoken publicly about feeling “unsafe” competing after a spotter at the 2026 World Powerlifting Championships admitted on social media that he had intentionally interfered with her lift…
Image Credit: (Representational Image: iStock) Carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring gas, abundant in quantity but its chemical stability makes it difficult to convert into useful materials. Since the 1960s, scientists have been attempting to transform carbon into polymers, which require specific catalysts to overcome the energy barriers. Some success was achieved in creating various…
A 21-year-old Florida flight instructor is being hailed as a hero after safely landing a single-engine aircraft on busy Interstate 10 near Pensacola when an in-flight engine emergency left her with no chance of returning to the airport. Emily Shelton was conducting a training flight with a student on August 4, 2026, when the aircraft…
The Union government has informed Parliament that the University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across the country, renewing its warning to students against enrolling in institutions that award unauthorised degrees. The disclosure comes amid growing concerns over misleading advertisements by some EdTech platforms and institutions promising guaranteed placements, high-paying jobs and affiliations…
A licence is required to dive or snorkel to find seahorses, which are protected by law [The Seahorse Trust] UK marine authorities have issued a strong legal warning to divers, swimmers and film crews after a rise in incidents disturbing Britain’s protected seahorses.The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) warned that anyone who deliberately searches for, photographs…
Wall fungus starts quietly when dampness stays on the surface for days and fresh air struggles to circulate through the room. Slowly, dark spots begin to spread across the paint. By the time they become easy to notice, fungus has already settled into the surface.During the rainy season, walls absorb more moisture. Bathrooms hold moisture…
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal looked back at a memorable moment involving former captain Rohit Sharma as the team prepared for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.Jaiswal shared a set of pictures from India’s training session as preparations began for the two-Test series. However, it was his caption that caught the attention of fans.The left-handed…
Anyone who claims it’s impossible to live in New York City on less than $60K must book an appointment with Julia, a New Yorker who manages to thrive on nearly half that income. She lives in a decent Brooklyn apartment, she eats out, and she also has fun. NYC may be one of the most…
The skull and brain case of a newfound ancient snake species were still intact. Image Credit: Agustin Martinelli/ScienceNews Snakes represent one of the most successful groups of vertebrates on Earth, with over 4,200 living species accounting for one-third of all scaled reptiles. Despite a long history going back to at least the Middle Jurassic, the…
Government is likely to permit banks and payment service providers to levy a merchant discount rate of between 0.25% and 0.4% on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. In a step closer to possibly introducing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, the Lok Sabha on Thursday approved a Bill amending the Payment and Settlement Systems…
Ajinkya Rahane and Sachin Tendulkar (X) Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has picked Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest Indian cricketer of all time, shortly after bringing the curtain down on his playing career.Rahane, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket during an episode of Stick to Cricket, was asked to name India’s…
