The Chemists were vapourising carbon and noticed a perfect 60-atom cage. Image credit – Gemini While conducting experiments on the vaporisation of carbon atoms in 1985, chemists Harold Kroto, Robert Curl, and Richard Smalley obtained surprising results that showed the stability of a cluster comprising only 60 carbon atoms. This molecular structure became famous by…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.Punjabi singer Inder Kaur, also known as Yashinder Kaur, was found dead in the Neelo canal near Ludhiana, days after she was reported missing. The 29-year-old artist had been untraceable since May 13. Her body was recovered on Tuesday morning at around 11 a.m.. Police have launched a…
Earthquake-resistant technology may soon become simpler, cheaper and far more reliable thanks to a newly patented steel sphere cylinder developed by researchers at the University of Sharjah. The passive seismic damping device, created by civil engineering professor Moussa Leblouba, uses friction generated by steel balls inside a hollow cylinder to absorb earthquake vibrations in buildings,…
An old 1986 interview with Bollywood actor Rekha features her speaking about cinema, womanhood, and the strength of Indian women. In the conversation, Rekha says she would choose to become a film actress again if she had another birth. She also says she would want to be born a woman first, and then an actor….
census 2027 (Image credit: ANI) The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Tuesday issued notices to Punjab authorities after taking cognisance of the alleged use of casteist words in an official list prepared for the upcoming Census operations in the state.The Commission said it had decided to investigate the matter under powers granted to…
Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni (X) The uncertainty surrounding MS Dhoni’s IPL future continues to grow, but former Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina believes the legendary captain should return for another season. Speaking on Star Sports after CSK’s emotional home defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Raina revealed a personal conversation he had with…
TSIM, who will now be referred to as TSIM, will soon embark on their first national headline tour across Australia. What makes the announcement even more special is that this is the group’s first national headline tour in over 30 years! Here is all we know about the group and their tour. All about TSIM’s…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court refused to reconsider or change its earlier order on the relocation and sterilisation of stray dogs.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N V Anjaria also issued a slew of directions to states, union territories and other statutory bodies to augment infrastructure to deal with stray dogs.What the…
Mumbai Indians Quinton de Kock (ANI Photo) Mumbai Indians have suffered a double injury setback ahead of the final phase of their IPL 2026 campaign, with both Quinton de Kock and Raj Angad Bawa ruled out for the remainder of the season. The five-time champions, who are already out of the playoff race, confirmed that…
Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation A 22-year-old Jewish man visiting London from Israel was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Golders Green, north London, during the early hours of Monday. Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation and are treating the case as an antisemitic hate crime.According to the BBC, the victim sustained…