Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within minutes of each other on Wednesday evening, causing buildings to collapse in the capital Caracas and triggering tsunami alerts across parts of the Caribbean.According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the first earthquake, measuring 7.1 in magnitude, struck at 18:04 local time near Montalbán, west of the coastal community…
Kaiju No. 8 quickly became one of the standout action anime of recent years by mixing giant kaiju battles with heartfelt character moments and plenty of humor. Kafka Hibino’s unexpected transformation into the very creature he was sworn to eliminate gave the series a unique twist that resonated with fans. If you’re searching for another…
Michael Faraday (Image: Wikipedia) A retired judge once remarked that the people who worried him most in a courtroom were not the confused witnesses or the uncertain lawyers. It was the individuals who walked in convinced that every fact, every motive and every conclusion was already settled. They had no questions left to ask because,…
A Germany fan reacts at the end of the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Germany and Paraguay in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) “Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and, at the end, the Germans always win.” Gary Lineker’s…
Bengal’s electoral outcome will now be decided on 293 seats after EC cancelled Saturday the April 29 polling in south Kolkata’s Falta constituency, citing “electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process”.A repoll has been scheduled for May 21, with counting on May 24.This is first time in Bengal where a full assembly constituency will…
Immigration attorney says H-1B visa holders should always have a plan in case they get laid off as no one is irreplaceable and even Steve Jobs was fired from his company. With US companies announcing layoffs and H-1B workers struggling to find new jobs within 60 days, immigration attorneys said they find it difficult to…
A groundbreaking study in Nepal’s Lapchi Valley reveals a surprising peace among three apex predators: snow leopards, common leopards, and Himalayan wolves. Instead of territorial divisions, their coexistence hinges on distinct dietary preferences. Snow leopards favor wild ungulates, common leopards prey on livestock and smaller animals near settlements, while wolves consume a mix. The Himalayas…
In the mid-1800s, gas parties showcased nitrous oxide’s euphoric effects. Dentist Horace Wells observed a man injured but pain-free under its influence, sparking an idea. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Imagine such an event wherein the performance is centred around individuals breathing in “laughing gas,” stumbling about, and providing entertainment to the audience members. In the…
The Telangana State Board of Technical Education and Training (SBTET) will declare the TS Polytechnic Common Entrance Test (POLYCET) 2026 results today, May 23, at 11:30 AM. Candidates who appeared for the Telangana Polytechnic Common Entrance Test will be able to access their rank cards through the official website, polycet.sbtet.telangana.gov.in.The results will be announced from…
Standard Chartered’s plan to cut nearly 7,800 jobs globally by 2030 has triggered a fierce backlash online after CEO Bill Winters described some roles as “lower-value human capital” while outlining the bank’s AI-driven overhaul.The London-headquartered lender, which has major back-office operations in India, said it would eliminate around 15 per cent of corporate-function roles over…
Thursday is also called Guruvar in Vedic Astrology and traditional Hinduism and is dedicated to the planet Jupiter (Guru), the planet of wisdom, prosperity, knowledge and good fortune. Devotees perform simple rituals on this day hoping that it will bring positivity and remove obstacles pertaining to finance, career and personal well-being. One of them is…
