The world identifies countries based on their coastlines or proximity to oceans. But in some cases, countries have no proximity to the ocean at all, and such countries are called landlocked countries. In simpler words, countries with no access to the ocean are termed landlocked countries. There are about 32 landlocked developing countries as listed…
NEW DELHI: Amid continuing controversy over the fate of the AIADMK rebel faction in Tamil Nadu and close numbers enjoyed by governing TVK coalition, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said AIADMK won’t join the Vijay govt, and the mandate in the state is against any kind of “backdoor” politics of BJP.Tagore, an early advocate of Congress…
Built from lifeless chemicals, SpudCell can complete a full life cycle in the lab. (AI generated image) A quivering blob in a dish might not sound like a scientific breakthrough.But when that blob can eat, grow, copy its genetic material and split into daughter cells, the story changes dramatically.That is what researchers at the University…
A curious viral moment has pushed Blinkit into an unexpected conversation about search design, child-proofing and the line between helpful and unsettling technology. The quick-commerce platform is drawing attention after users on social media reported that typing random gibberish into its search bar did not produce a dead end. Instead, it surfaced chocolates and other…
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia (AFP Photo) MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the BCCI announced that Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya have been selected for the series against Afghanistan, subject to fitness clearance by the BCCI. Ace fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah (workload management) and senior left-arm spinning allrounders Ravindra Jadeja (injured) and Axar Patel have been rested from…
Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla were warmly received by US president Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, as their four-day state visit to the United States began.The first day of the visit began with an informal welcome at the White House. In mild Washington sunshine, Trumps…
Bhubaneswar is emerging as a smart city with fast IT and industrial growth. Affordable land prices, planned infrastructure, and increasing job opportunities make it a promising market for future real estate appreciation. With rapid urban development and rising demand for quality housing, these five cities are shaping up to be some of the most promising…
Devastating fire engulfed a three-floor commercial building, claiming at least 15 lives LUCKNOW: The screams of trapped youngsters, desperate jumps from a smoke-filled building and frantic rescue attempts marked a devastating Monday afternoon in Lucknow’s Aliganj, where a massive fire ripped through a three-floor commercial building housing an animation coaching centre and left at least…
Food and anime are a dangerously good combination, because some shows don’t just feature meals, they make you crave them. Whether it’s sizzling street food, comforting home cooking, or over-the-top gourmet creations, these anime are guaranteed to leave you hungry by the end of an episode. 1. Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Few anime turn…
New Delhi: Supreme Court judge Shree Chandrashekhar on Tuesday recused himself from hearing the bail plea of lawyer-activist Surendra Gadling in the 2016 Gadchiroli arson case. He is the third judge to recuse himself in the case after Justice Atul Chandurkar and Justice MM Sundresh, reports Amit Anand Choudhary.At the outset of the hearing, which…