Japan’s 600-year-old Daisugi technique offers a unique way to produce timber without cutting down entire trees Timber is one of the biggest reasons trees are cut down all over the world. However, in Japan, a country focused on sustainability, an ancient forestry technique called Daisugi harvests timber without cutting the tree.The method began around 14th…
Glen Keane gets rescued by helicopter while hiking in Arizona. (Image Credits: Instagram) Glen Keane, the Academy Award-winning animator renowned for his work in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ and ‘Aladdin,’ was rescued by helicopter after experiencing difficulty while mountain hiking in Arizona. The 72-year-old, who was on an adventurous trip with his…
The Moon in Capricorn brings a serious direction to your thoughts. Shravana Nakshatra is a Nakshatra that values spoken information. A delayed response, repeated command, or short comment may have more meaning than it seems at first. What to do today Hear all that is said before you come up with your answer. Sometimes, a…
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has announced the schedule for Intermediate (Class 11) spot admission for the 2026-28 academic session. The spot admission process will be held online through the Online Facilitation System for Students (OFSS) portal. Students who want to take admission to Class 11 against vacant seats can complete the spot admission…
Camouflage in the animal kingdom is often about blending into a colour or a general shape, but a small, remarkable group of snakes has taken the game several steps further, evolving to mimic the exact texture, shape, and even movement of dead leaves and twigs. It’s a survival strategy that works both ways, staying invisible…
Neeraj Chopra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Neeraj Chopra walks into the Commonwealth Games 2026 as India’s biggest athletics hope, but this may be far from a routine title defence. The Olympic champion and former world champion is returning to the Games after an eight-year gap, and the men’s javelin field in Glasgow is significantly stronger…
Always remember, ‘Sare Jahan Se Achcha Hindustan Humara’, Harish Salve said. NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Harish Salve on Wednesday said criticism aimed at “keep[ing] the government in control” is essential in a democracy, but urged people not to “denigrate India” in today’s world of social media.Speaking about the turmoil in the Western world, particularly in…
Visitors to a hillside near Vicenza in northern Italy spent nearly a decade believing they were exploring the remains of a forgotten Roman amphitheatre. Guided by dramatic tales of ancient emperors, gladiators and even visits by Julius Caesar and Cleopatra, they willingly paid €40 for tours of what appeared to be an extraordinary archaeological discovery….
If the security situation worsens and Red Sea supplies are disrupted during August, refiners will have to replace those volumes with crude sourced from elsewhere. India’s crude oil imports from Russia may even touch a new record high of 3 million barrels per day if the shipment disruptions through Strait of Hormuz and even Red…
Peter Beck never earned a university degree or landed the aerospace job he hoped would launch his career. Instead, the New Zealand engineer turned rejection into an opportunity that reshaped his future. After an unsuccessful trip to the United States in 2006, where attempts to gain experience with organisations including NASA and Boeing fell short,…