Beneath the Salton Sea’s arid surface lies a vast geothermal basin holding supercritical fluid rich in lithium, dubbed “Lithium Valley.” Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons The Salton Sea has long been considered an area of ecological strife, an evaporating salt lake located in the California desert, characterised by arid banks rather than economic prosperity. However,…
Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has opened up about fatherhood, parenting and raising children. Yuvraj, who is married to British-Mauritian actress and model Hazel Keech, said becoming a parent has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of his life.The couple, who tied the knot in 2016 in both Sikh and Hindu ceremonies, are parents…
Your morning starts out peacefully, without much fanfare or noise. Mercury encourages clear thinking while Jupiter brings luck – creating an atmosphere conducive to good times throughout your day. Good news from children can arrive through a call from school, a result, or a simple proud moment at home.You’ll move through the routine with grace….
Calcutta University declares BCom Semester V 2025 results for CCF and CBCS students Calcutta University Result 2026: The University of Calcutta has announced the BCom Semester V Examination 2025 results for students enrolled under the CCF and CBCS curriculum. The results have been published online for the 2025-26 academic session through the university’s official examination…
Researchers have developed a clear nail polish that makes long fingernails conductive, allowing them to interact with capacitive touchscreens. Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons Anyone who’s tried typing on a phone with nails that are long knows how difficult it can be. From sloping finger angles to frequent typing errors, manicures and touchscreens haven’t ever been…
Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (x) Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran and Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Krunal Pandya were involved in a brief on-field exchange during a tense IPL 2026 clash in Lucknow on Thursday. The moment came during a high-pressure encounter with LSG desperately needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Pooran,…
Mother of RG Kar victim Ratna Debnath KOLKATA: Five BJP workers suffered splinter wounds after bike-borne miscreants allegedly hurled bombs at them near the Panihati home of the RG Kar rapemurder victim late on Wednesday. Police arrested three persons on the basis of CCTV footage. The victim’s mother, who contested and won from Panihati assembly…
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory recently reached a significant achievement in space travel technology. They successfully tested a lithium-fed magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thruster, establishing a domestic power milestone for power output in the United States with 120 kilowatts. Unlike traditional rockets, this engine uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate ionised lithium plasma, providing the necessary thrust for missions…
US stock markets hovered near record highs on Thursday as oil prices extended losses amid rising optimism over a possible agreement between the United States and Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restore crude shipments from the Persian Gulf, AP reported.The S&P 500 added 0.1 per cent, extending gains after hitting an…
Six million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea evaporated, leaving behind a vast salt desert and mineral deposits. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons It is hard to think of the earth where you are standing as being once one of the most inhospitable locations on earth, while sunbathing on a beach in the Mediterranean. Nonetheless, had…
