Scientists built 10 giant chambers around a Minnesota peat bog and warmed it by up to 9°C; within 3 years, every warmed plot switched from storing carbon to releasing it

Pic credit: Misha Krassovski/ORNL,U.S. Dept. of Energy Swamps and peatlands play an important role in the global carbon cycle and, consequently, in the global climate. Scientists wanted to know if there was a link between climate change and carbon loss in peatland ecosystems. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory looked at…

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Punjabi singer Baljeet Singh found dead; police launch probe after body discovered at his Ludhiana home | Punjabi Movie News

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains a mention of deathThe Punjabi entertainment industry has been left shocked by the death of singer and lyricist Baljeet Singh. The artist was reportedly found dead at his residence in Ludhiana, with police launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local…

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Chhattisgarh tops Jal Shakti ministry campaigns for rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge | India News

Chhattisgarh is top performing state in Jal Shakti ministry campaigns NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh has emerged as the top-performing state in Ministry of Jal Shakti’s ‘Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari and Catch the Rain campaigns’ for community-led rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. Five districts of the state—Surajpur, Mahasamund, Balod, Balodabazar-Bhatapara and Kabirdham—have also secured places among the…

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Couple bought flat jointly for Rs 60 lakh, stamp value was Rs 94.81 lakh; taxman added entire Rs 34.81 lakh gap to husband’s income, why ITAT said it’s not justified

Although the flat was jointly owned by the husband and wife, the tax officer added the entire Rs 34.8 lakh difference to the husband’s income. You buy a house jointly with your wife. When you register it the stamp duty value is higher, and the Income Tax Department decides to place the full tax liability…

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Clean Bowled! Yuzvendra Chahal’s magical delivery leaves Ben Stokes stunned in County Championship — Watch | Cricket News

Yuzvendra Chahal celebrates after taking the wicket of Ben Stokes. (Pic credit: Northamptonshire) NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal produced a moment of magic in the County Championship on Thursday, leaving Ben Stokes completely baffled with a stunning delivery that crashed into the England all-rounder’s stumps.Playing for Northamptonshire against Durham in Division Two, Chahal bowled Stokes for…

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BCCI meeting decoded: Devajit Saikia reveals big plans for injuries, SENA tours and 2027 World Cup | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has drawn up a roadmap to address India’s recent overseas setbacks, mounting player injuries and preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup, with secretary Devajit Saikia revealing details of Thursday’s high-level review meeting in Mumbai.The meeting, attended by head coach Gautam Gambhir, Test and…

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Meet Ho-Yeung Chan, the student who accidentally discovered a new sea slug smaller than a grain of rice |

Thecacera sesama. Image Credit: Ho-Yeung Chan An accidental encounter by a student during a recreational dive has led to the formal description of a ‘tiny new sea slug’ from the waters of north-eastern Taiwan. ‘Ho-Yeung Chan’ first noticed the animal while diving and later helped establish that it belonged to a species previously unknown to…

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‘He completely surrendered to the character,’ ‘Mandaadi’ director Mathimaran praises Soori and reveals the story behind the sea action drama – Exclusive |

The teaser of ‘Mandaadi’ has offered audiences a glimpse into a striking world shaped by the sea, fishermen and intense boat races. Directed by Mathimaran, the film stars Soori in the lead and appears to explore a story that goes beyond its large-scale action and sporting elements. With the film set to hit theatres on…

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