The idea of a planet orbiting two suns has long captured both scientific curiosity and public imagination. Popularised by science fiction, such worlds, known as circumbinary planets, do exist, and astronomers have confirmed several beyond our solar system. Yet, a puzzling pattern has emerged: many of these planets seem to vanish from observation. They are…
Each zodiac sign has its own unique traits that shape personality and relationships. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know what the universe has planned for your love life at the start of the day? Read on to discover what today holds for you. Aries Aries, today you will realise that being open does not mean…
New Delhi: Delhi Police has arrested two operatives allegedly working for Pakistan-based gangster and ISI proxy Shahzad Bhatti. Identified as Rajveer (21) and Vivek Banjara (19), they were recruited via social media to execute attacks in Delhi-NCR, police saidBanjara was traced and arrested in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, while Rajveer was nabbed from the Sarai Kale…
MUMBAI: The traffic on Mumbai-Pune Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway will be temporarily diverted for a few hours on April 23 and 24 on account of bridge maintenance work.In a release issued on Tuesday, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) said the block is planned from 12 am to 3 pm on April 23 and 24,…
Bengaluru: From raising funds to support the likes of Bangalore Kidney Foundation (BKF), Neonates Foundation of India (NFI) and Charlie Animal Rescue Centre (CARE), this year’s TCS World 10K has already raised over Rs 5 crore that will support close to 100 NGOs. The marathon will be held on April 26 this year.GoSports Foundation (Sports)…
HYDERABAD: Workers at the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) launched a strike from midnight, following failed negotiations between management and unions over their 32 demands.Despite deliberations spanning over four hours, both sides were unable to reach a consensus, leading to the strike action by workers. Over 38,000 workers are taking part in the strike.Over…
Digha/Tajpur: Subhankar Majhi doesn’t know of the intense political battle centred around fish. The East Midnapore fisherman is more concerned about his livelihood, because even as his day still begins with brine and salty air, it’s now ending with empty nets.For 26 years, Majhi’s world has been measured in tides and catch.The rhetoric of “Maachhe-Bhaate…
Panaji: The Lyrid meteor shower occurring in the constellation Lyra: the Harp, in the northern sky in spring, is expected to be sighted in Goa, on April 22. This year, the moon will be a 30% illuminated waxing crescent.Known for bright, fast meteors, they offer roughly 10-20 “shooting stars” per hour, occasionally producing dramatic fireballs….
Ahmedabad: A 13-year-old Class 9 student of Delhi Public School, Gandhinagar, went missing from her residence in Chandkheda on Monday. She left a handwritten note, mentioning academic stress as the reason for leaving home. Chandkheda police registered a kidnapping case and launched a search on Tuesday.According to the complaint filed by her father, a businessman,…
Ludhiana: Fifteen schoolchildren were injured on Tuesday morning when a speeding car struck the makeshift cart transporting them to class, highlighting the dangerous lengths impoverished families must go to for basic education.The incident occurred near Mahal Ghumana village along the Satluj river as the students were commuting to school in Bhupana. Following the collision, the…
