A groundbreaking study by Linda Losurdo, a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, successfully simulated extreme chemical environments in space in the lab. By combining nitrogen, carbon dioxide and acetylene in high-voltage electrical plasma, she recreated a fragment of the universe inside a bottle in her laboratory, producing cosmic dust from scratch. The findings…
NEW DELHI: Govt is looking to introduce at least two bills – including constitutional amendments – in the current session of Parliament to roll out reservation for women of one-third seats in the next Lok Sabha poll and assembly elections to be held after it. The move promises to change the country’s political landscape and…
Keonjhar: A tribal man carried the skeletal remains of his sister to a bank in Odisha to prove that she was dead in order to claim Rs 19,402 she had left behind. He received the amount Tuesday after authorities issued a death certificate and a legal heir certificate to enable the transaction.Moved by a heart-rending…
‘The Office’ continues to remain a fan favourite across the globe. The comedy show, which aired from 2005 to 2013, was a massive hit during its original run and still enjoys a loyal fanbase. Years after its finale, cast members are often asked to revisit memorable moments from the show. Recently, Melora Hardin shared insights…
At 87, veteran actor John Nolan has left us, remembered fondly as the uncle of influential directors Christopher and Jonathan Nolan. His performances in the iconic ‘Batman’ trilogy and the gripping war film ‘Dunkirk,’ as well as in ‘Person of Interest,’ showcased his remarkable talent. Veteran actor John Nolan has passed away at the age…
The historic win of Cassandra Kulukundis at the Oscars for Best Casting, recognized for her remarkable work in ‘One Battle After Another,’ has sparked a movement for the recognition of casting directors within India. Mukesh Chhabra, a noted casting director himself, hailed this milestone, calling on the industry to show greater appreciation for the vital…
NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Saturday reached out to floor leaders of all parties in both Houses, seeking their support for the unanimous passage next week of the women’s reservation bills that aim to earmark a third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and assemblies from 2029. “After extensive deliberations, we have reached the…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Congress in Kerala is entering a crucial phase following the United Democratic Front’s (UDF) sweeping victory in the Assembly elections, with the party now tasked with choosing its chief ministerial candidate amid competing claims from senior functionaries.The tussle surfaced even before results, with senior Congress figures openly debating the chief minister’s post after…
Ajinkya Rahane scored only 8 runs from 10 balls during the KKR vs SRH match in the IPL. (ANI) Ajinkya Rahane is not one to be explosive behind the microphone. That changed, a wee bit, on Thursday after Kolkata Knight Riders skipper addressed the media after their 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing…
Amid criticism surrounding the portrayal of intimacy in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, actor-producer Yash has come out in strong support of filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, crediting her for bringing a distinct “female gaze” to the action genre.Speaking to content creator Sabeen Faheem on the sidelines of CinemaCon, Yash underlined how rare it is to…