At first glance, a sheet of folded paper may seem far removed from advanced engineering. But for Japanese student Kuribayashi, origami became the starting point for a scientific investigation into how structures move. The student from Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School studied the complex folding patterns of a ladybug wing, exploring how its delicate design allows…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched its Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive for 410 positions at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru. Aspirants can apply through the NATS portal until August 28, 2026. The recruitment covers graduate, technician and commercial apprentice roles, with candidates to be shortlisted on the basis of their academic…
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana trailer has won praise from audiences and celebrities alike, and the latest to join the chorus is veteran actor Nitish Bharadwaj. Best known for portraying Lord Krishna in Mahabharat, Bharadwaj applauded the film’s scale, visual effects, performances and music. He also predicted global recognition for the magnum opus while praising director Nitesh…
Today is a strategic day where silence can speak louder than direct questions. July 30, 2026, is Yin Wood Snake Day or Yi Si Day in Chinese astrology. It allows for slow growth, careful observation and quiet planning. This daily Chinese horoscope tells you that patience will bring progress, not pressure. Don’t expect instant answers…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday released a fresh video message after the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by Parliament, calling it a major step towards building a more reliable examination system and cracking down on paper leak mafias.In a video posted on social media, PM Modi…
Strong consumer spending and steady business investment helped cushion the US economy in the second quarter, but a surge in imports dragged overall growth to its slowest pace this year, even as inflation showed further signs of easing.Data released by the commerce department on Thursday showed that the world’s largest economy grew at an annual…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday officially unveiled the 12 host venues for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, confirming the cities across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia that will stage the 50-over showpiece when it returns to Africa for the first time in 24 years.The announcement was made during a grand ceremony…
Aziz Abdul’s racism claim rejected after Commonwealth Games headbutt disqualification against England’s Damar Thomas/ Image: Screengrab Commonwealth Sport has rejected allegations of racism made by Ugandan boxer Aziz Abdul following his disqualification at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with organisers insisting the decision against him was a legitimate field-of-play ruling made under the competition’s officiating procedures.Abdul,…
A research team led by University of Michigan isolated and grew more than 200 kinds of fungi from the deep subsurface (Credit: Quinn Moon University of Michigan) Scientists drilling 1,640 feet beneath Michigan have discovered 689 kinds of fungi living in water that last touched the surface 11,000 years ago.The University of Michigan study shows…
An Indian AI engineer has shared how his six-year journey in the United States came to an abrupt end after his employer relocated his entire project to India, leaving him without a job on an H-1B visa. Irony rarely announces itself this loudly. An Indian AI engineer who spent six years building a career in…
