Indian musician Pritesh Walia detained by ICE, claim friends and family. Pritesh Walia, an Indian musician, was detained by ICE on August 2, a statement issued from his Instagram account claimed. “This is Liza. I’m currently managing Pritesh’s account on his behalf. On Sunday night, August 2, after we returned to Los Angeles, Pritesh was…
In a huge relief to students of ILS Law college in Pune barred from appearing for their semester-end law exams for attendance shortfall, Bombay high court on Monday permitted them to appear for the exams. MUMBAI: In a huge relief to students of ILS Law college in Pune barred from appearing for their semester-end law…
Every winter, more than 100,000 giant Australian cuttlefish can be found mating along the rocky coastline of Point Lowly, northeast of Whyalla, South Australia. They put on shape-shifting, colourful displays in their attempts to attract a mate. This is the only cuttlefish aggregation in the world and thousands of enthusiastic fans travel to regional South…
NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday slammed Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for claiming that standing through the full rendition of Vande Mataram pushes the limits of human endurance.BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan said that Tharoor’s remark was at odds with the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who gave their lives for the country’s independence while…
Light pollution in Rio beach at night. Image Credit: P.bajelan/Wikipedia The artificial glow of the night sky is commonly known as skyglow, and it represents a growing form of light pollution that is changing the way humans view the natural world. Researchers have been tracking this phenomenon for a long time using satellite technology, but…
(Representative image) Gor said the partnership between India and the United States was important for tackling global security challenges (Photo: ANI). NEW DELHI: US ambassador to India Sergio Gor met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday and held talks focused on strengthening strategic cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.Describing the discussions as “fruitful”, Gor…
Image Credit: Allison Carter via Georgia Tech Research News Center A retired wind turbine blade that once generated electricity at a Colorado wind farm has found an unexpected second life in Atlanta, as a pedestrian bridge. According to the Georgia Tech Research News Center, a 15-metre (about 50-foot) blade weighing roughly 7,000 pounds was transported…
Pothole-related deaths in India rose by over 53% in five years, from 1,555 in 2020 to 2,385 in 2024. Do you also have a “work in progress” sign permanently living outside your house?One day, someone digs up the road to lay a water pipe. A few days later, another team arrives to fix a cable….
Carolyn Carter had spent 50 years living in her modest home in Burbank, California, when a major residential development began transforming the neighbourhood around her. Properties along Hollywood Way were being acquired by the Chandler Group, and more than two dozen of Carter’s neighbours agreed to sell their homes. Carter, however, refused several lucrative offers…
The airline’s outgoing CEO Wilson Campbell is set to have met govt officials over the incident NEW DELHI: Air India’s outgoing CEO reportedly met government officials on Tuesday amid the ongoing row after the Delhi-Phuket flight turbulence incident.The airlines’ outgoing CEO Campbell Wilson met senior officials of MoCA and DGCA regarding the flight that suddenly…