Following shipping minister’s directions, DGMA has put in place a mechanism to track every Indian seafarer operating in high-risk water NEW DELHI: Conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea have claimed the lives of 15 Indian seafarers, while two remain missing in 57 separate incidents over the past three months, India’s maritime regulator, the…
Keeping buildings cool has become an increasingly difficult challenge as temperatures rise and air conditioning demand continues to grow. While cooling systems provide comfort, they also consume large amounts of electricity, adding to energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. That has encouraged scientists to look for alternatives that work with nature rather than against it….
NASI Young Scientist Award 2026 honours IIT Roorkee’s Prof. Ankit Agarwal The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced that Prof. Ankit Agarwal of its Department of Hydrology has been selected for the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) Young Scientist Award 2026. The institute shared the announcement on August 4, stating that the…
After Jean Grey and Emma Frost, it seems that Marvel Studios may have found its next Scott Summers.Kit Connor, best known for his breakout role in Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’, is reportedly in talks to play Cyclops in Marvel Studios’ upcoming X-Men reboot. Kit Connor in talks to join ‘X-Men’ If finalised, it would land the star…
Scorpio Weekly Horoscope, 3rd August – 9th August 2026: Determination brings success and stronger relationships (AI Image) The day has a holiday flavour, even if you still have duties. The Moon enhances your mood. The Moon is a great mood-lifter, and Venus is a source of comfort, pleasure and intimacy with close friends and family….
Gupta and his brothers are accused of political corruption and Zuma faced allegations of extending undue favour to them NEW DELHI: The South African high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, is understood to have been recalled for attending a meeting between former president Jacob Zuma and an Indian-origin businessman facing charges of corruption in that…
India squad for AHF Women’s Junior Asia Cup 2026 Midfielder Khaidem Shileima Chanu will captain the 18-member India junior women’s hockey team at the Junior Asia Cup, which will be held in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13.The squad recently returned from an exposure tour of the United Kingdom as part of its…
For much of the twentieth century, the deepest parts of the oceans remained among the least understood places on Earth. Ships crossed vast stretches of water every day, yet almost nobody knew what lay beneath them beyond scattered depth measurements collected for navigation. The seabed was often imagined as a broad, featureless plain interrupted only…
Family doubted his gap year, but GATE success led to IIT Hyderabad and a Rs 30 LPA Qualcomm job. (Representative AI Image) Many engineering graduates accept their first job offer simply because it feels like the safest option. But one Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) graduate from Hyderabad chose a far more uncertain path—one that…
After months of play coy about their rumoured wedding, Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya have seemingly confirmed the buzz by debuting their gold wedding rings.Months after marriage speculation first began doing the rounds, the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, put rumours to rest by stepping out with their wedding bands. While Zendaya has made the…
