Expelled Chinese military generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli (File photo) The Chinese military’s mouthpiece on Wednesday hailed the recent expulsion of two top generals from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), saying their removal would promote the “purity and honour” of the military and enable it to accomplish its…
Incendiamoeba cascadensis can reproduce at 145°F, setting a heat-tolerance record for complex life. Image: NPR/Felix Mikus. Scientists have discovered a previously unknown amoeba in the geothermal streams of California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park that can reproduce at temperatures reaching 145°F (63°C). Named Incendiamoeba cascadensis, the organism has set a new heat-tolerance record for known eukaryotic…
Mirabai Chanu won silver; India’s men’s and women’s skeet teams bag bronzes (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Mirabai Chanu finally ended her long wait for an Asian Games medal, winning silver in the women’s 49kg category on Wednesday.The 32-year-old lifted a total of 198kg (88kg+111kg) to finish second. The medal was India’s first Asian Games…
An Oklahoma homeowner who bought five acres of land from his grandfather in 1994 has learned that local authorities claim ownership of a narrow strip of land right next to his house, which is now set to be sold at a public tax auction. Thirty-two years after buying the rural property, the homeowner was told…
With ‘Drishyam 3’ set to bring Vijay Salgaonkar’s story to its final chapter, director Abhishek Pathak is currently busy wrapping up the film’s post-production. In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, the filmmaker opens up about the pressure of living up to the franchise’s legacy, Vijay’s evolution, creating a new story, working with Ajay Devgn and…
Woman says she was forced to sit next to man who was masturbating, was later given $100 flight credit; United Airlines launches probe A 25-year-old woman, a pediatric crisis therapist, has complained that she was forced to sit next to a man who was masturbating on his seat while staring at her during an early…
After Salman Khan’s apparent support for Katrina Kaif, Sameera Reddy shares emotional body positivity note: ‘Whether you are a new mama… your body needs you to love it back’ Sameera Reddy has shared a heartfelt message about body positivity amid the ongoing social media discussion surrounding Katrina Kaif’s post-pregnancy appearance. While Sameera did not directly…
SC delivers split verdict on CEC-EC appointment law challenge. Opposition targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar over SIR; BJP and EC defend panel. India rejects OIC remarks on J&K, calls them “factually incorrect”. BJP announces new state incharges; Smriti Irani named for Haryana, Chhattisgarh & Tawde for UP. Trump’s Board of Peace likely to unveil $2.45 billion,…
Pic credit: Bonhams Skinner Every thrifter dreams of it: buying something for less than a pizza, discovering it’s actually valuable, and walking away with a fortune. For Tracy Donahue, a New Hampshire resident, the dream happened to be real.In 2017, she picked up a painting at a thrift store for $4. She hung it in…
Dhanush is back in the spotlight after a double recognition at the 72nd National Film Awards, but his latest interaction with the media has also fuelled curiosity about a possible political entry. After returning from the awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, the actor-filmmaker was asked by reporters when he planned to start a political…