Nasa heliophysics spacecraft observed the destruction of comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) during its close approach to the Sun on April 4, according to data from SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory), a joint Nasa–ESA mission, along with Nasa’s STEREO and PUNCH spacecraft. The comet passed at a distance roughly twice that between the Earth and the…
Kolkata: As the city heads to the polls on Wednesday, campaigning drew to a close on Monday, with candidates making a frantic last-minute push to reach voters through eyeball-grabbing tactics. While one contender was seen carrying a mock EVM unit, another hauled a 25kg fish. Others, too, grabbed the attention of voters with inventive gestures…
The political arena heats up as Congress voices its discontent over AAP’s Rajya Sabha nominees, branding them as elitists with an impressive average net worth of Rs 818 crore. Ajay Maken argues that AAP functions as a puppet for the BJP, orchestrated to disrupt Congress’s support in upcoming state elections. NEW DELHI: With AAP’s seven…
Union minister for electronics and information technology and railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday laid out a roadmap to transform southern India’s transportation, placing the proposed bullet train network as a major driver of economic integration across key cities while also announcing significant rail and digital infrastructure expansion.Addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of the Google Cloud India…
Steve Shand leaving court A man convicted in a human smuggling case linked to the deaths of an Indian family at the US-Canada border has moved an appeals court seeking to overturn his conviction and sentence, reports CBC News.Steve Shand, one of two men found guilty in 2024, has asked the court to quash the…
Bug-infested rice is a common problem in kitchens, and the bugs can emerge from the rice even though the rice looked clean at the store. The bugs can sometimes get inside ‘clean’ rice at various stages of rice’s life cycle – during harvest, during packaging, or during storage. Sometimes, the rice weevil lays its eggs…
Swami Vivekananda Monument installed in downtown Seattle In another historic first, the coty of Seattle has become the first city government in the United States to host a life size statue of Swami Vivekananda at the Westlake Square in the center of downtown Seattle, said the Indian consulate in Seattle.The life-size bronze statue was jointly…
Oyster mushrooms are an easy-to-grow, nutritious, and adaptable fungi perfect for home cultivation, even in small spaces. The process involves preparing straw, layering it with spawn in polythene bags, and incubating them in a dark, warm environment. Harvesting occurs within 20-30 days, offering multiple yields and a rewarding gardening experience. Home gardening lets anyone grow…
Dispelling the myth that moisture directly boosts hair growth, experts clarify that hydration strengthens strands, preventing breakage. While hair growth originates internally, influenced by genetics and health, maintaining moisture ensures you retain existing length. This simple yet crucial practice helps hair appear longer and healthier by reducing damage and improving manageability. If you’ve spent even…
Paytm said the RBI had effectively withdrawn Paytm Payments Bank’s licence. Paytm share price today: Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent of fintech platform Paytm, dropped as much as 8 per cent on Monday, falling to an intraday low of Rs 1,057 on the National Stock Exchange. The sharp decline came after the Reserve…