Image illustrating melting glacial ice exposing resilient tundra plants, a serene yet melancholic testament to Baffin Island’s changing landscape| Image Credit: TIL Creatives With the melting of Arctic ice on the eastern side of Baffin Island in Canada’s Arctic, scientists are uncovering ancient tundra plants that remained buried beneath ice for more than 40,000 years.According…
The Pennine hills are likely to become ground zero for combating climate change. In northern England’s peatland bogs, thousands of strategically made holes, called “scallop bunds,” are aiding in bringing back destroyed peatlands to life, sequestering carbon, and restoring wetlands. Researchers at The University of Manchester and conservation organisations such as The National Trust claim…
‘Bandar’ has released its official trailer, giving audiences a dark and intense glimpse into the latest world created by Anurag Kashyap. The film marks the first collaboration between Kashyap and Bobby Deol. Soon after the trailer launch, social media platforms flooded with reactions from viewers praising the gritty tone and Bobby’s transformation. Bobby Deol plays…
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Health Services on Thursday issued a health advisory for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries.Travellers were advised to immediately report to airport health authorities and seek medical care within 21 days if they show symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhoea or bleeding, or if they had direct…
Britain’s Royal Family, including Princess Elizabeth and Winston Churchill, appear on the Buckingham Palace balcony during VE Day celebrations in London on May 8, 1945| Image Credit: PTI Among all the stories related to VE Day, perhaps none is as timeless as the night when Princess Elizabeth slipped into the jubilant crowds in London and…
The 2026 Assam assembly election delivered a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party, which won 102 of the 126 seats, securing a third consecutive term in the state. The result ensured the continuation of the BJP-led government under chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.The Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha suffered a major setback, finishing with 21…
Industrialist John D. Rockefeller revolutionized philanthropy by making his University of Chicago donation conditional, demanding local financial buy-in. This strategic approach fostered accountability and community engagement, transforming a seed donation into a self-sustaining powerhouse. The history of modern education in terms of architecture tends to portray the establishment of a research centre for the elites…
TMC General Secy Abhishek Banerjee NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee Thursday criticised the BJP-led West Bengal government for restricting the government employee from making media statements, participating in media debates, “sharing government documents or leaking sensitive information” related to the administration.Calling the state governemnt’s circular an attempt to “enforce silence upon the…
Oprah Winfrey’s $25 million, 30-year endowment to Morehouse College redefines educational philanthropy. Moving beyond mere tuition, this initiative fosters holistic development, including leadership training and global expeditions. The world of higher education often looks at major donations in terms of transactional relief. We tend to think that if an affluent individual pays off a large…
Mohanlal is all set to return as Georgekutty in Drishyam 3, the much-awaited third installment of the blockbuster thriller franchise directed by Jeethu Joseph. The film has generated extraordinary excitement ahead of its theatrical release on May 21. Advance booking trends indicate a sensational opening. Worldwide pre-sales have already crossed ₹21 crore gross and continue…