For most people, the Sahara is the ultimate symbol of endless sand, scorching heat and one of the harshest environments on Earth. Yet geology tells a remarkably different story. Beneath the dunes lie the remnants of ancient rivers, vast lakes and ecosystems that once supported hippos, crocodiles and thriving human communities. Scientists now know these…
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and X, is set to go to trial against Sam Altman’s OpenAI. The legal battle may mark the culmination of a years-long feud over the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and solutions developed by the ChatGPT-maker. At the heart of the lawsuit is a ‘broken promise’. Musk,…
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….
Government is likely to permit banks and payment service providers to levy a merchant discount rate of between 0.25% and 0.4% on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. In a step closer to possibly introducing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, the Lok Sabha on Thursday approved a Bill amending the Payment and Settlement Systems…
Situated on the outskirts of Kolkata, the 300-year-old Bawali Rajbari is a magnificent zamindar mansion that showcases a blend of traditional Bengali zamindari architecture and later colonial influences. The restored estate features towering Corinthian columns, spacious courtyards, vintage décor and elegant arches. Once the residence of an influential landlord family, it has been transformed into…
After resigning from BJP, K Annamalai in his social media interaction said he joined the party “for a positive change” and added that he will now start a new political movement. (Image Credit: X) CHENNAI: After resigning from the BJP, K Annamalai has announced the launch of a new political movement and said he will…
The first half of 2026 has delivered something the Indian film industry has been waiting for since the pandemic, a sense of stability. While blockbuster headlines have dominated conversations, trade experts believe the bigger story is that audiences have returned to theatres in consistent numbers, mid-budget films are working again and the second half of…
Bangladesh cricketer Nayeem Hasan has alleged that he was assaulted by police personnel in Chattogram on Friday night while returning home from Dhaka.Nayeem was travelling in an auto-rickshaw near the Lalkhan Bazar area after arriving from Dhaka airport, according to a ESPNCricinfo report. Nayeem said police officers stopped the auto-rickshaw and behaved aggressively towards him….
Gautam Gambhir (Image credit: ICC Photo) When Gautam Gambhir landed in Colombo with the Indian team on Tuesday, he did so carrying a contradiction that increasingly defines his tenure as India’s head coach. Few Indian cricketers have spoken more passionately about how sacred Test cricket is to them. Few modern Indian batters built their reputation…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday called on global leaders, including India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to take a firmer stand against Russia, saying they must clearly tell President Vladimir Putin to end the war.In a post on X sharing excerpts from his interview with CNN, Zelenskyy said mediation alone may not be enough to…