A new study by the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics at the University of Vienna has challenged many of the existing beliefs about where airborne microplastics originate from. In previous years, it was believed that most microplastics originated from the ocean, and this assumption has been refuted, based on a study published in Nature that…
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Ritabrata Banerjee Kolkata: In documents submitted the office of the Bengal CEO on Tuesday, Trinamool rebel MLAs, who claim their camp to be the “real Trinamool” have informed the Election Commission that the party’s central office is located on Rajdanga Road, not at Kalighat.Since the party’s inception, the address of the…
Bengaluru: Amid growing demands from apartment owners to take over maintenance and management of BDA-built apartment complexes, Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) has urged the state govt to notify a “competent authority” for the registration of apartment owners’ associations under Karnataka Apartment Ownership Act, 1972 (KAOA).The move comes after some associations approached BDA, stating they were…
Norman Rockwell’s 1943 masterpiece So You Want to See the President! is now on public display in Washington, D.C. One of Norman Rockwell’s most remarkable works has gone on public display for the first time, bringing together a fascinating mix of American history, courtroom drama and an unexpected wartime romance. The four-panel painting, So You…
Unsuccessful plans can be disheartening, but they are not life’s end. The article reminds us that God establishes our steps, not just our plans. Sometimes, a closed door prevents a future we do not want. Failure can be a redirection, offering a better path forward. We should pray for wisdom and accept God’s guidance for…
NEW DELHI: A massive protest broke out near Shastri Bhawan in Delhi on Tuesday after the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled NEET-UG 2026 amid paper leak allegations, organised by the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI).Heavy police forces have been deployed in key areas.Vinod Jakhar, National President of NSUI, says, “Students from every corner of…
There is a chance that you get up with two different emotions pulling at you. The one part is eager to go ahead, while the other one wants to rest for a while. The feeling of being sluggish and restless is due to the fact that the Moon stirs your inner security zone, whereas Mars…
Ludhiana: Baisakhi, a festival deeply rooted in Punjab’s culture and history, is celebrated annually with immense energy to mark the harvest and the formation of the Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh. However, this year, a notable absence of events was observed across various government schools in the district on April 13 and 14. Instead,…
BAN vs AUS Live Score, 1st ODI: Australia chose to chase after captain Josh Inglis won the toss against Bangladesh, believing the pitch offered enough moisture to aid the fast bowlers in the early stages. Inglis admitted the conditions were largely unknown and said the key for his side would be adapting quickly. The match…
China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited immediate spillovers from the Iran war while giving policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s second-largest economy expanded 5.0% year-on-year in January-March, the fastest pace in three quarters, according to data released by…
