In cities filled with concrete, glass and rising temperatures, Spanish botanist Ignacio Solano sees something different in the empty walls around him. Through massive vertical gardens covered in thousands of plants, Solano is helping transform ordinary buildings into living ecosystems that cool the air, reduce pollution and support biodiversity. His work, spread across Europe and…
Miners in Zambia unearthed the Broken Hill skull in 1921, a fossil initially baffling scientists with its mix of modern and primitive features. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons The quest for our origins seems like an organised expedition at first glance, but some of the most spine-chilling parts of the human puzzle have emerged in a…
Punjabi singer Inder Kaur was allegedly murdered in a chilling plot orchestrated by a Canada-based suitor who traveled to India via Nepal. LUDHIANA: Punjabi singer Yashinder Kaur, popularly known as Inder Kaur, was allegedly murdered in a chilling plot police say was orchestrated by a Canada-based ‘suitor’ who travelled to India via Nepal, killed her…
Serena Williams (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: After nearly four years away from professional tennis, Serena Williams is set to return to the court. The 44-year-old tennis legend will compete in doubles at the Queen’s Club tournament in London next week, partnering with Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, who is 19 years old, 25 years younger than…
Long before humans existed, giant marine predators ruled the warm prehistoric seas that once covered much of North America. Among them was a newly identified species called Tylosaurus rex, a massive mosasaur that stretched nearly 43 feet in length and lived more than 80 million years ago. Armed with serrated teeth, powerful jaws and strong…
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland during the English Premier League match against Arsenal. (AP Photo) Manchester City seized control of the Premier League title race with a crucial 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, dealing a major blow to the Gunners’ fading title ambitions.With the season entering its decisive phase, Erling Haaland proved the difference, netting…
Mumbai: Bombay High Court rapped BMC for terminating the lease of a trust that runs a gymnasium on St Martin Road, Bandra (W), over unauthorised construction, observing that it was done in a “very high-handed” manner.Justices Makarand Karnik and Shriram Modak on Thursday asked BMC to state if it would withdraw the Jan 21, 2021,…
May opens with you in your element, Gemini. Words come easily, people listen, and your name travels ahead of you like a summer breeze carrying fragrance from a flowering neem. The prediction trend is clear, the first week establishes your reputation as a strong consultant, advisor, fixer, the one who can see options others miss….
Chandigarh: With the monsoon around the corner, UT chief engineer C B Ojha conducted a city-wide inspection, directing officials to expedite groundwork and ensure timely completion of all essential works. Accompanied by superintending and executive engineers and other officials, he reviewed ongoing infrastructure projects and assessed preparedness to tackle seasonal challenges.He assessed road gullies, road…
Bengaluru: India’s astronaut cadre is expected to open to civilians for the first time, marking a shift in how Isro is preparing for the future of human spaceflight beyond the first few Gaganyaan missions.Isro’s committee on astronaut selection and management, after deliberation, has recommended that the second batch of Indian astronauts include four civilian specialists…
