Air India Ahmedabad plane crash (File photo)Air India Ahmedabad plane crash (File photo) NEW DELHI: Civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash on its first anniversary, saying the investigation into the tragedy was continuing with “diligence and professionalism”.In a post on X,…
For more than 25 years, physicists have predicted that shrinking certain semiconductor nanotubes to extreme dimensions would fundamentally alter their electronic behaviour. The problem was proving it. Structures at this scale are notoriously difficult to manufacture because they become unstable long before reaching the sizes required for experimental validation. Researchers at the University of Tokyo…
Michael Faraday (Image: Wikipedia) A retired judge once remarked that the people who worried him most in a courtroom were not the confused witnesses or the uncertain lawyers. It was the individuals who walked in convinced that every fact, every motive and every conclusion was already settled. They had no questions left to ask because,…
With Madhuri Dixit once again making headlines following the release of Netflix’s ‘Maa Behen’, fans have been looking back at some of the most memorable praise the actress has received throughout her career. Among them is a remark from choreographer-director Remo D’Souza, who once drew a striking comparison between the Bollywood star and the King…
A human brain that may date back more than two millennia has been recovered from a skull unearthed near York, offering an unusual case of soft tissue survival in Iron Age archaeology. The remains were first excavated in 2008 from a waterlogged pit at Heslington, where conditions appear to have slowed the normal process of…
Director Suresh Triveni has nothing but praise for Triptii Dimri, but he admits there was a brief period when he feared he might lose her to stardom. With ‘Maa Behen’ earning appreciation from viewers following its release, the filmmaker reflected on casting the actress long before ‘Animal’ transformed her into one of the most talked-about…
Uttar Pradesh has a wide and varied base of traditional crafts across its districts. From brass metalwork in Moradabad to Banarasi silk in Varanasi, zari-zardozi embroidery in Lucknow, glass beads in Firozabad and wooden toy carving in parts of Varanasi, the state’s 75 districts reflect a deep concentration of long-standing artisanal skills. For many years,…
Kane Williamson (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: New Zealand great Kane Williamson on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on one of the most distinguished careers in the country’s cricketing history.The 35-year-old’s decision marks the end of an era for New Zealand cricket, with Williamson stepping away from all international formats…
The story of immigration in America has long been intertwined with innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth. In its latest ranking of America’s most successful immigrants, Forbes highlighted 250 individuals whose contributions have shaped industries ranging from technology and healthcare to finance, academia and entertainment. Among them are 26 India-born and Indian-origin leaders whose achievements have…
Ever since the trailer of ‘Welcome To The Jungle’ was unveiled at a star-studded launch event in Mumbai on June 11, the film has remained a hot topic among moviegoers. While many were excited to see the franchise return with a massive cast, the trailer has sparked mixed reactions online.Amid the ongoing discussions, social media…