Image Credit: Alex Ingle/Schmidt Ocean Institute. In January 2025, a massive event occurred at the Antarctic that changed what we know about life in the extreme cold. An iceberg the size of Chicago, named ‘A-84,’ broke away from Antarctica’s George VI Ice Shelf. As this massive block of ice, roughly 19 miles long and 11…
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 11:58 PM, the Moon will move into the sign of Virgo. In this position, it will be in direct opposition to Saturn. This transit can increase the mind’s sensitivity to small details, practicality and alertness. Virgo is associated with daily habits, routine, health, work, service and organisation. The Moon…
MUMBAI: Western Railway has proposed building the Mumbai Metropolitan Region’s largest long-distance railway terminal at Kandivali, a move that could pave the way for 54 additional mail and express trains daily.The project could benefit around one lakh passengers every day.The project, however, depends on the Defence Ministry transferring a parcel of land identified for the…
BENGALURU: Bengaluru’s wait for elected representatives in its city corporations will continue after the Supreme Court on Friday extended the deadline for completing elections to the five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) until December 31, 2026. The latest extension came after the state government informed the court that a large number of…
Sant Kabir Nagar district has emerged as one of Uttar Pradesh‘s best-performing districts in public grievance redressal through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS). The district ranked number 1 in IGRS performance for May 2026 and achieved the top position for the 12th consecutive month, reflecting sustained excellence in grievance disposal.The ranking is based on…
For decades, wind turbines have followed the same basic design: towering structures fitted with enormous rotating blades that convert wind into electricity. As manufacturers compete to build ever-larger turbines with blades stretching more than 100 metres, one Spanish company has taken a completely different approach. Instead of spinning blades, its device is a slender vertical…
With the launch of a hydrogen train, India has undoubtedly taken a big leap in the sphere of greener transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train. This ushers India into a group of select countries that have hydrogen trains. India’s first hydrogen-powered train has 10 coaches, with the capacity…
Prabhas is making headlines again with his next movie ‘Fauzi,’ directed by Hanu Raghavapudi. The film has become one of the most talked-about projects in Indian cinema even before its release due to its grand scale and historical backdrop. Set in the pre-Independence era, the movie ‘Fauzi’ promises a blend of action, patriotism, romance and…
The WBJEEB will end the Round 2 registration and choice-filling process for WBJEE Counselling 2026 today, July 17. Eligible candidates who are yet to secure a seat or wish to upgrade their allotment must complete the process before the deadline. The Round 2 seat allotment list will be published on July 21, followed by admission…
England’s Joe Root plays (ANI Photo) Joe Root delivered a masterclass in ODI batting, anchoring England’s successful chase of 234 against India in the second ODI with an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls. At a time when wickets fell around him, the veteran stood firm, compiling a composed knock studded with nine boundaries to guide…
