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In 2012, a wildfire scorched 42 sq km of the Rwenzori alpine zone; lake cores showed it was the first large-scale fire there in 12,000 years, with charcoal jumping over 100-fold

Representative Image (AI-generated) A wildfire that swept through the high-altitude alpine zone of Africa’s Rwenzori Mountains in 2012 has been identified as the first large-scale fire to strike the region in at least 12,000 years, according to a study published in Nature. By analysing ancient lake sediment cores (cylindrical samples of layered mud from the…

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Who is the voice behind Yash’s Ravana in Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ English trailer? Actor starred in ‘Ms. Marvel’ and ‘The Marvels’ |

Who is the voice behind Yash’s Ravana in Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ English trailer? Actor starred in ‘Ms. Marvel’ and ‘The Marvels’ The English trailer of ‘Ramayana’ has sparked plenty of discussion since its release, with viewers focusing on everything from its grand visuals and ambitious scale to the performances of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and…

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Historic gold! Ariha Pangambam becomes first Indian to win Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships | More sports News

Ariha Pangambam on Friday created history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women’s individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships.The Indian gymnast finished first in the final with a score of 19.100 to claim India’s first-ever gold medal in the event.Ariha scored 8.650 in artistry, 7.600 in…

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Scientists studied animal bones in South Australia’s underwater caves; those near light carried algae marks while bones in total darkness remained remarkably pristine

Representative Image (AI-generated) Animal bones resting on the floors of South Australia’s underwater caves are revealing far more than the identity of the creatures they once belonged to. According to a new study published in PLOS One, the cave environment itself leaves distinct “fingerprints” on bones, helping scientists reconstruct how they were deposited, the environmental…

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‘Gen Z is strength of our country’: Kangana Ranaut praises youth, hails Mohan Bhagwat’s interaction | Delhi News

Kangana Ranaut added that she had the opportunity to listen to Bhagwat’s views and benefit from his wisdom and experience. NEW DELHI: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday praised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat‘s interaction with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, saying the country’s youth are emerging as ambassadors of India’s culture and identity.Speaking during the…

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Bombay high court fast-tracks doctors assault trial, grants bail to Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and others | Mumbai News

Police arrested Mhatre on July 8 for allegedly slapping and punching a doctor and assaulting a resident medical officer. MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday fast tracked their trial and granted bail to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre and three others accused behind bars in the July 6 assault on doctors including a woman…

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IISc BTech student dies by suicide in hostel room in Bengaluru | Bengaluru News

A 19-year-old B Tech student at IISc allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room. (Representational image) BENGALURU: A 19-year-old B Tech student at IISc allegedly died by suicide in his hostel room here, police said on Friday.The deceased, identified as Rakshan, hailed from Chikkaballapura district, they said.According to police, a handwritten note was recovered…

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Tamil Nadu tables bill to levy ‘Environmental and Social Welfare Cess’ on alcohol | Chennai News

​The fund will support de-addiction programmes and campaigns on the ill-effects of alcohol consumption. CHENNAI: In a major push to reform the state’s liquor retail network under TASMAC, augment revenues, and address system-wide environmental flaws, the state government on Friday introduced a bill proposing an additional ‘Environmental and Social Welfare Cess’ on the sale of…

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