A dead star is “pulsing” every 20 days, pointing to Einstein’s theory. Image credit – Gemini Black holes are famous for hiding secrets. Scientists have discovered a periodic signal originating from what was once a star destroyed by a black hole. The signal repeats itself once every 20 days in the form of pulsations, suggesting…
Some days feel like the wind is behind your back. This is one of them. Venus is a great supporter of your charm. Venus helps you look attractive, while the Moon enhances your image in public. Respect and honour can be easily earned in a society. People are able to hear you when you speak…
TNNNew Delhi: Delhi’s newly elected mayor Pravesh Wahi on Thursday inspected the Bhalswa landfill site to review the progress of bio-mining and bioremediation operations. He later visited the CNG biogas plant at Ghoga.Wahi said the drive to rid Delhi of garbage mountains was ongoing, and regular site visits were being conducted to monitor the pace…
Navi Mumbai: An IIT-Bombay team recently visited the Palm Beach Road underpass site at Sanpada Sector-19 in Navi Mumbai.The team, led by professor and dean of transportation systems engineering, inspected the site after the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) approached IIT-B to suggest a suitable alternative plan to save a maximum number of trees. A…
Bengaluru: Commuters have flagged an acute shortage of state-run buses on routes connecting Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, forcing them to rely heavily on private operators. They complain of frequent overcrowding, especially during weekends and festive seasons, on key routes including Kadapa, Madanapalle, Tirupati and Srikalahasti via Chintamani-Madanapalle, and Bengaluru-Ramasamudram via Punganur. Sri Sai, 30, from…
Chennai: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a QR code-based photo identity card module to eliminate the possibility of unauthorised persons entering counting centres. There are 62 counting centres across Tamil Nadu.An ECI statement said that three-tier security mechanism has been prescribed for the verification of identity at counting centres. At the first…
Hyderabad: Following a sudden spike in fuel demand driven by rumours of post-election price hikes, panic buying and increased purchases from neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, the Telangana govt has ordered an immediate increase in petrol and diesel supplies across the state.At a review meeting held at Civil Supplies Bhavan in the city, civil supplies…
The action targeted an unauthorised property on agricultural land allegedly being used as an office Gurgaon: Bulldozers rolled into Budhera village on Thursday as GMDA, joined by the crime branch and district police, demolished illegal constructions linked to a local land mafia.The action targeted an unauthorised property on agricultural land allegedly being used as an…
Kolkata: Poverty to severe health issues, no challenge could deter these students who overcame all hurdles to score well in ICSE and ISC exams, turning their results into tales of grit and determination.Uday Vir Yaduka of DPS Newtown School, who scored 86.2% in ISC, with 93 in physics and 97 in computer science, has spasticity…
Ghaziabad: An 80-year-old was tortured, gagged with towel and murdered in his own house at Uttranchal Vihar Colony in Loni Border on Wednesday. The body was found on the ground floor and the victim’s feet and hands were tied with a rope. Police suspect that he was assaulted first and then his throat was slit.Ramesh…
