For decades, the Taklamakan Desert has symbolised one of nature’s harshest environments, a vast expanse of shifting sand where strong winds, scarce rainfall and extreme temperatures make vegetation difficult to establish. Today, however, new technology is changing how restoration is carried out. Across parts of China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, drones are being deployed to…
Gulveer Singh, of India, crosses the finish line to win the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 meters final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, Tuesday, July 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal in the men’s 10,000m at…
You wake up with fire in the system today. Good fire. The Sun increases your confidence in yourself. The Moon assists you in channeling the energy you have into action, not stress. You’ll be more energetic, faster and more prepared to lead the way. People will notice it before you even begin speaking.There is a…
A birthday party for Twitch streamer NateDeBaiits ended in tragedy after a shooting broke out in California, leaving one person dead and six others injured. The party, attended by more than 300 people, was being livestreamed when gunfire suddenly erupted, sending guests running for safety. The person who died was later identified as Desiderio Romero…
TGCHE begins TS LAWCET 2026 Phase 1 choice filling for LLB admissions across Telangana The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has commenced the Phase 1 web options entry process for TS LAWCET 2026 counselling from July 28, 2026. Candidates who have completed the registration and certificate verification process can now submit their preferred law…
File photo: Lok Sabha proceedings underway during the Monsoon Session of Parliament NEW DELHI: The week-long washout of Lok Sabha proceedings gave way to a fiery debate on Tuesday over the bill to make punitive measures more stringent and trial speedier in paper leak cases, as opposition members backed the students’ protests and criticised police’s…
Quote of the day by Elif Shafak Elif Shafak is a British-Turkish novelist, essayist, and academic. She is one of the most widely read Turkish authors in the world, with her work translated into nearly 60 languages. Her writing bridges Eastern and Western storytelling, weaving together history, Sufi mysticism, philosophy, and social critique. Beyond her…
In February 2015, British endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh entered the freezing waters of Antarctica’s Ross Sea wearing nothing but a pair of swimming trunks, completing a series of five short but record breaking swims in temperatures as low as minus 1.7 degrees Celsius. The swims were not simply a personal endurance challenge. Pugh, who serves…
A practical and serious perspective characterises the Moon in Capricorn today. Uttara Ashadha Nakshatra is about slow, steady progress, firm beliefs and goals that require patience rather than instant excitement. What to Do Today Go to a program related to official business, travel, publication, training or study. Evaluate the process from beginning to end. It…
M.C. Davis spent close to 90 million dollars buying up 54,000 acres of heavily logged land in the Florida Panhandle, turning what timber companies had stripped bare into one of the largest private nature preserves in the southeastern United States. Since founding what he called Nokuse Plantation in 2000, Davis and his team have planted…
File photo: US President Donald Trump with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Tuesday for their first face-to-face talks since the two countries launched a joint military campaign against Iran, with both leaders seeking to manage differences over the future course…
The University of Delhi has announced the first NCWEB admission cut-off for the 2026-27 academic session, opening admissions to BA (Programme) and BCom courses. Eligible women applicants from Delhi can complete the online admission process from July 28. Further merit lists will be issued in August depending on the availability of vacant seats.(Photo-ANI) DU NCWEB…
