In 1823, British explorers Hugh Clapperton, Dixon Denham and Walter Oudney were some of the first Europeans to document the lake and the surrounding kingdoms. He was struck at the sight of one of Africa’s largest inland lakes. But two centuries later, about 905 of the lake’s surface area has shrunk, leaving only a sliver…
Ramayana star Rakul Preet Singh returns to gym after 1.5-year injury recovery amid trailer release (Image Credits IMDb and Instagram) As Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana‘ continues to dominate conversations following its trailer launch at Brahma mahurat today, Rakul Preet Singh has shared an emotional update on her fitness journey, revealing she has returned to the gym…
Why August 2026 is a Numerologically Significant MonthSome months quietly pass by. Others become turning points. August 2026 appears to belong to the latter.What makes it unusual isn’t a single planetary event or a single numerological calculation. It is the convergence of several cycles. The month carries the vibration of Number 8, unfolds under a…
Dr Krishna Chivukula’s Rs 224 crore gift to IIT Madras sets new milestone after Indo-MIM IPO debut Success is often measured by the companies entrepreneurs build. But for IIT Madras alumnus Dr Krishna Chivukula, success has also meant giving back to the institution that helped shape his journey. More than five decades after graduating from…
Vande Bharat crossing the Chenab Bridge (Instagram) Imagine sipping a hot cup of hot soup while your train silently crosses the world’s highest railway arch bridge, the iconic Chenab Bridge. Covered in misty mountains and surrounded by deep gorges are the visuals that passengers aboard the Vande Bharat Express between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra…
Ajinkya Rahane (AFP Photo) Former and current Indian cricketers congratulated Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Rahane, in a video posted on his Instagram, said the time was right for him to “move on”, bringing the curtain down on a memorable international career.The 38-year-old represented India in…
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday levelled a series of allegations against the Centre, claiming he received repeated threats during the student protests.Addressing a media interaction in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dipke claimed he was under constant pressure during the protests. I was told that failing to join the BJP would spell…
The Shenzhen Natural History Museum was finally opened to the public on 28 July 2026, which makes it the first large-scale institution of its kind in southern China, dedicated to natural history. Located in the Pingshan District, this world-class facility is part of the ‘Ten Cultural Facilities of the New Era’ initiative, representing a total…
BENGALURU: GenAI is poised to transform India’s labour market over the next decade, redefine job roles and accelerate the shift towards higher-value work, according to a new Goldman Sachs report.The report estimates that GenAI could automate 9-17% of tasks currently performed by India’s non-agricultural workforce. However 8-12% of jobs face a meaningful risk of substitution,…
A wind farm is usually thought of as a place where moving air is turned into electricity. Yet the flow does not simply continue on its way once it has passed through the turbines. It changes, rises and mixes with layers of the atmosphere above, leaving behind an invisible trail that can stretch far beyond…