Norway opened parts of its Arctic seabed for future mining, but scientists have now discovered rare deep-sea life living there

Norway opened parts of its Arctic seabed for future mining, but scientists have now discovered rare deep-sea life living there |

Far below the Arctic Ocean surface, beyond the reach of sunlight and largely untouched by human observation, a month-long expedition has been documenting a world that few people have ever seen. Scientists working aboard a Greenpeace research mission used remotely operated vehicles to explore seamounts, hydrothermal vents and deep seabed habitats off Norway’s coast, recording…

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Turkey's ancient city of Ani reveals hidden Seljuk tombs that survived for centuries underground

Turkey’s ancient city of Ani reveals hidden Seljuk tombs that survived for centuries underground | World News

For centuries, Ani has stood on a windswept plateau near Turkey’s border with Armenia, its ruined churches, fortifications and abandoned streets bearing witness to a city that once sat at the crossroads of trade, faith and political power. While the site is often associated with its medieval Armenian heritage, fresh archaeological work is shedding light…

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One ran a café after MSc. Another struggled with family finances. How practical business skills helped both build high-paying careers

One ran a café after MSc. Another struggled with family finances. How practical business skills helped both build high-paying careers

Abhishek Nimawat (R) and Abdul Afreed. Not every successful career begins with a prestigious MBA or a perfectly planned roadmap. Sometimes, it starts with uncertainty, failed experiments and the determination to keep moving forward despite setbacks.That is exactly what connects the journeys of Abhishek Nimawat from Rajasthan and Abdul Afreed. They come from different backgrounds,…

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After two COVID deaths in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha steps up vigilance ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra; what travellers should know

After two COVID deaths in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha steps up vigilance ahead of Jagannath Rath Yatra; what travellers should know

In a recent update, there have been two COVID-related deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh. Given the annual Rath Yatra celebration scheduled on July 16, health authorities in Odisha are on their toes. Andhra being Odisha’s close neighbour, the state has stepped up COVID-19 surveillance as lakhs of devotees, tourists and photographers from all over are…

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India tour of Bangladesh gets closer to approval; Afghanistan T20Is could be pushed back

India tour of Bangladesh gets closer to approval; Afghanistan T20Is could be pushed back | Cricket News

India are likely to travel to Bangladesh for six-match white-ball series New Delhi: India’s white-ball tour of Bangladesh is nearing approval and to accommodate the fixtures the proposed three T20Is against Afghanistan could be pushed back. According to the proposed schedule circulated internally, India were set to take on Afghanistan starting from September 13 at…

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‘Pirates of Hormuz’: Brazil PM Lula attacks Trump's 20% shipping toll, calls it ‘piracy’

‘Pirates of Hormuz’: Brazil PM Lula attacks Trump’s 20% shipping toll, calls it ‘piracy’

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday criticised US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent charge on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, mocking Washington as a “pirate” state.His remarks came after Trump announced that the US would reinstate what he called the “Iranian blockade” and begin charging…

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The Netherlands kept losing its battle against rising floods with water flooding towns and farmland, then it spent billions giving rivers more room and the experiment is now protecting the lives of millions

The Netherlands kept losing its battle against rising floods with water flooding towns and farmland, then it spent billions giving rivers more room and the experiment is now protecting the lives of millions | World News

The Netherlands has spent much of its history trying to keep rivers under control with higher dikes and stronger flood barriers. But repeated flooding in the 1990s revealed that simply building bigger walls was no longer enough. Rising river levels, heavier rainfall and the growing impacts of climate change continued to threaten towns, farmland and…

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