Astronomers have spent years using the James Webb Space Telescope to examine the atmospheres of distant worlds, hoping those thin outer layers would reveal what lies beneath. For one of the galaxy’s most abundant classes of planets, that assumption may need another look.Many warm sub-Neptunes could contain far more water than their visible atmospheres indicate….
Most people use a paper cup for a few minutes and throw it away. Sunil Joseph chose a different path. The 57-year-old social worker from Kerala spent years collecting paper cups from around the world and turned that unusual hobby into a Guinness World Record. On December 1, 2025, Guinness officially recognised his collection of…
NEW DELHI: Electors in the national capital have got an extra 10 days to submit their enumeration forms for the ongoing SIR, with Election Commission on Wednesday releasing a revised schedule for Delhi. SIR timelines were also revised for Punjab, Telangana and Karnataka.House-to-house visits by BLOs in Delhi, which started on June 30, will now…
Ukraine and Russia have announced separate ceasefire timelines ahead of Moscow’s May 9 Victory Day celebrations, with Kyiv declaring it will halt hostilities earlier than the truce window outlined by the Kremlin.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine would begin its ceasefire from midnight on May 5–6, stating that no formal request had been made…
Divya Deshmukh (Photo by Yoav Nis) NEW DELHI: If R Praggnanandhaa’s opening-round victory over Dutch No. 1 Anish Giri at the Candidates was a manifesto of his aggressive DNA, Round 3 was a flashy reminder of the game’s flattering nature.On a day that began with high hopes for the Indian contingent at the Cap St…
CHENNAI: After a nine-day wait and just 48 hours before counting, EC released the absolute voter turnout for the April 23 election in Tamil Nadu, confirming that 4,87,98,833 voters (4.88 crore) participated in the exercise to elect members for the state assembly.This accounts for 85.1% of the 5.73 crore registered voters across the state’s 234…
Farmer leaders claimed that the pact could lead to increased imports of agricultural commodities such as pulses, fruits, vegetables and other food items NEW DELHI: Farmers under the banner of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) held protests at several locations across Punjab on Wednesday against the proposed India-US trade agreement, alleging that the pact could…
(Pic courtesy: Facebook/ Christine Wonsley) The body of footballer Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, who went missing during the Fourth of July celebrations, has been found in the waters off Horn Island. The Mississippi football player mysteriously vanished after going on a boat trip with friends on Saturday. He was last seen around 3 pm, reportedly…
Vijay Deverakonda has cemented his place as a top actor. His powerful performances in films like Arjun Reddy and Geetha Govindam are celebrated. Mahanati and Pelli Choopulu also showcased his talent. Deverakonda’s career is marked by diverse roles and experimentation. He continues to be a prominent figure in Telugu cinema. Vijay Deverakonda is one of…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday responded to discussions surrounding his recent choice of attire, saying the black-and-white suit he has been wearing symbolises transparency and simplicity.Addressing a rally in Tiruchirappalli, Vijay said questions had been raised about his decision to wear a suit, adding that such attire was not…