China’s ‘project of the century’ near Arunachal Pradesh fuels concerns over water security, seismic risks and strategic leverage (Image credit: PTI ) NEW DELHI: China’s construction of the world’s largest hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, known downstream as the Brahmaputra, has renewed concerns in India over water security, seismic safety, ecological impacts and the…
Spain midfielder Rodri etched his name into FIFA World Cup history with a record-breaking display against France, helping La Roja secure a 2-0 victory and a place in the 2026 World Cup final. According to data platform OptaJoe, the midfield general completed an astonishing 655 passes during the tournament, setting a new record for the…
Fear rarely announces itself as useful. Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, argued it can be exactly that, provided it never gets the upper hand. “Fear is like fire,” he wrote. “If you learn to control it, you let it work for you. If you don’t learn to control it, it’ll destroy you and…
A small mark on an ancient jaw has opened a window into a moment of violence from a time far removed from written history. The remains of an early Homo sapiens individual from Qafzeh Cave in Israel have revealed signs of a serious facial injury, likely caused by a sharp stone tool. What makes the…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is officially set to hit the big screens on July 23 and is gearing up for its release in the international market the next day, that is, July 24. While the booking for the film is yet to open in India, ticket sales in countries like the UK…
EC releases revised SIR schedule for electoral rolls NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday released a revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states, updating the dates for draft publication and final electoral rolls.The revised schedule covers Delhi, Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab, Haryana and Andhra Pradesh. The exercise…
It’s not just humans that are at risk of extinction due to global warming, it’s the Earth, too. In research conducted over a period of 40 years, scientists have uncovered evidence that challenges long-held assumptions about forest soils.While on the first glance, the Harvard Forest seems like an ordinary woodland filled with oak trees, there…
(Image Credits: Instagram) Tom Holland, the charming actor torn between two larger-than-life movies dropping 10 days apart, received insights and advice from the best in Hollywood. The 30-year-old actor revealed that he called Robert Downey Jr. after landing a part in Christopher Nolan’s film based on the revered epic. Not only did he have long…
Ukraine-EU sign landmark ‘drone deal’ The European Union and Ukraine have signed a landmark “drone deal” to combine Kyiv’s battlefield expertise with European industrial capacity for joint production, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday.“We need to combine our strengths,” von der Leyen said in a speech in Kyiv. “This deal will…
Aamir Khan’s third marriage with Gauri Spratt created a huge stir and a fatwa was issued against the actor, opposing his marriage on religious grounds. The actor was also accused of Love Jihad and amidst these allegations, Aamir has now spoken up on the matter. He revealed that neither his ex-wives Reena Dutta, Kiran Rao,…