Burning soil and peat drove most emissions in Canada’s record 2023 wildfire season, study finds Underground stores of rich soil and thick peat were the main fuel behind the record emissions created during Canada’s 2023 wildfire season. Rather than standing trees and leaves, carbon locked beneath the forest floor accounted for 76 per cent of…

Filmmaker Suneel Darshan has once again voiced his criticism of Twinkle Khanna’s casting in ‘Mela’, saying he had doubts about her suitability for the role from the very beginning. He also expressed disappointment over the actor-turned-author repeatedly mocking the film in public years after its release.Darshan claimed that ‘Mela’ strayed from his original vision after…

There’s energy in the air that is guiding you, and a lot of it is a feeling of optimism. Unmarried Cancerians may receive a marriage proposal, or at least hear serious discussion around one. If you’re already seeing someone, a long-delayed meeting can finally happen. The Moon, your ruler, is opening personal ties, while Jupiter…

Worked 16-hour days as an intern, still no full-time job: Reddit post sparks startup work culture debate A young product intern’s emotional Reddit post about working 12–16-hour days without receiving a full-time offer has struck a chord with thousands of students, fresh graduates and professionals. The post has reignited conversations around startup work culture, unpaid…

Quote of the day by Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and an aerospace company, once shared his vision for the future of travel and said, “We need to take all heavy industry, all polluting industry, and move it into space. And keep Earth as this beautiful gem of a planet that it is.”…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a news conference at the stadium in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, a day before the opening FIFA World Cup match between Mexico and South Africa. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) FIFA’s proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial subsidiary has triggered mounting opposition from football’s governing…

Protesters clash with law enforcement authorities over rigged elections in PoK SRINAGAR: Political parties in J&K urged Centre and international human rights organisations to intervene after more than 2 dozen people were allegedly killed in firing by Pakistani security forces in PoK over the past 2 days, where unrest has spiralled into deadly clashes.National Conference…

Staying neutral often feels like the safer option, in workplaces, in public life, in almost any situation where a strong opinion might invite criticism. King Charles III, speaking as Prince of Wales, described the opposite instinct with a self-deprecating joke. “I’m a dangerous person because I mind about things,” he said. He was not describing…

Oil prices rallied sharply on Wednesday, with benchmark crude contracts gaining over 7%, after a fresh wave of military action in the Middle East reignited concerns over global oil supplies. The rally was also supported by industry data showing a drawdown in US crude inventories.Around 9 pm IST, Brent crude rose $6.28, or 7.47%, to…

A nesting olive ridley sea turtle on Playa Pejeperro in Costa Rica with a common remora attached to its shell (Credit: Megan Bullock) A mother sea turtle crawled onto a Costa Rican beach to lay her eggs, carrying an unexpected passenger that refused to let go even after leaving the ocean.Gripping tightly to the turtle’s…