Squadron Leader Kanth in front of a MiG-21 in 2019. (Image credit: IAF) Another glass ceiling has been broken in the Indian Air Force, with Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth becoming the first woman pilot to clear the prestigious Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course at the Tactics and Air Combat Development Establishment (TACDE) in Gwalior.The achievement…
Camels in Gobi desert (Image Credit: Canva) There’s a tradition out in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert that sounds almost too tender to be real, yet herding families have kept it alive for generations. It’s called Khööslökh, sometimes translated as the “camel coaxing ritual,” and the idea at its core is simple. When a mother camel won’t…
Harmanpreet Kaur batting during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup match between India and South Africa, at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, England, Sunday June 21, 2026. (AP) Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday revised the schedule for the India women’s team’s tour later this year by adding a three-match T20I series to the itinerary, alongside…
Roughly 5,000 discarded toilets have been repurposed as artificial reef structures beneath the water. The initiative, run by New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection alongside the Billion Oyster Project, converted old porcelain fixtures from public schools into a foundation for oyster growth. According to the Jamaica Bay reef project, instead of ending up in…
AI-generated (Representational) The journey from the pine-covered hills of Chakrata to the frozen wilderness of the North Pole is not one many can even imagine. For 15-year-old Lucky Rawat, however, that extraordinary journey has become reality.In an achievement that has placed both Uttarakhand and India on the global map, Lucky has been selected as the…
In Colombia, the hippos originally imported by Pablo Escobar have become an ecological menace. Initially introduced for his private zoo, their population has surged to over eighty, wreaking havoc on local waterways. Their excrement disrupts the delicate balance of river ecology, depleting oxygen levels and triggering harmful algal blooms. Addressing this invasive species poses significant…
Palmistry Today highlights how hand shapes reveal innate strengths and character traits. A square palm with short fingers signifies reliability and practical energy in dealings. Long palms and fingers suggest sensitivity and deep thinking, aiding creative pursuits. Square palms with long fingers indicate intelligence and analytical skills for problem-solving. Broad hands and strong thumbs denote…
Neighbourhoods in Chicago that lost more tree canopy also recorded higher mortality rates. (Representational photo) Tree canopy loss in cities may be linked to higher death rates, according to a new study. Researchers have found that Chicago neighbourhoods that lost more tree cover over 11 years also recorded higher mortality, especially in areas with hotter…
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni and Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane during the toss before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo/R Senthilkumar) *** Local Caption *** Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s leadership has often…
Rajasthan Roadways bus reaches Ajmer village (Instagram) For ‘aam janta’ or normal people, travelling in a bus is very regular. Using a government bus for daily commute is an ordinary part of daily life for many. But far from the normal city sounds, in the remote village of Rajasthan named Kurthal, the arrival of a…
Government says PM Modi’s overseas travel has crossed Rs 550 crore since 2021 (Image credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: The expenditure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits has increased fivefold since 2021, with the annual bill rising from over Rs 36 crore in 2021 to more than Rs 180 crore in 2025, ministry of external…
Every morning, children in Harford, Cheshire, a quaint village 2 miles southwest of the town of Northwich, would go on a treasure hunt. They look for the mysterious gifts hidden in a zip-lock bag that can appear almost anywhere: in gardens, on doorsteps, tucked into hedgerows like gifts from some benevolent fairy tale. One may…
