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In 1849, Italian-born inventor Antonio Meucci began developing an early voice-transmission device that would later be known as the “teletrofono.” Decades of experimentation, financial hardship and a lapsed patent caveat meant that credit for the telephone ultimately went to Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. Meucci’s story, however, did not end there. Nearly 113 years after…

The military drama ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ has premiered and is already making waves on X (formerly Twitter). Inspired by the Indian Air Force‘s role during the 1999 Kargil War, the series weaves together intense aerial combat with an emotional core. Starring Jimmy Shergill, Siddharth, Abhay Verma, Dia Mirza, Prajakta Koli and Adil Hussain, the show…

The day carries a picnic basket sort of mood. Jupiter brings joy to the spirit of family and social gatherings and the Moon makes it easier to be a partner and brings joy through social gatherings, outings and sharing comforts.It is possible to spend time with family members outdoors, go to the park, go for…

The emerald ash borer is killing ash trees across North America—here’s why it matters The emerald ash borer (EAB) is a jewel coloured, invasive beetle originating from Asia, which has posed a real problem for ash trees ever since it appeared on the scene back in 2002, near Detroit, Michigan. Since then it has been…

Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, and Sai Sudharsan India will head into the two-Test series against Sri Lanka without several players because of injuries, with left-handed batter Sai Sudharsan becoming the latest addition to the list on Saturday.Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series after failing to recover from a big toe injury he suffered…

EPFO has dismissed these and said this transition was implemented with minimal disruption of services, and the temporary increase in pendency was due to moving to a new enterprise-wide platform NEW DELHI: Weeks after the rollout of the new centralised IT enabled system (CITES) early July by Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), which promised to…

Quote of the day by Neymar (AP photo) The toughest opponents in sport are usually the ones who make winning genuinely hard. Neymar, the Brazilian forward, summed up exactly that feeling about his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi. “Messi is a great player,” he said. “Playing against him is not good, it is bad.” The…

Photo credit: Jstage.jst.go.jp A small dinosaur bone discovered in Fukushima, Japan, more than two decades ago has given scientists a new glimpse into the diversity of ancient life along East Asia’s coast.The fossil, found in 1999 and left largely unexamined for years, has now been identified as part of the breastbone of a plant-eating dinosaur…

‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ starring Yash, is one of the most awaited action films in Indian cinema, and the latest update has got the excitement levels soaring. The makers have now released the much-awaited trailer, giving fans a glimpse into the intense world created by director Geetu Mohandas. After the success of the…

There’s a pleasant lift in the air for you. The Sun supports your confidence, while the Moon activates gains, wishes, and social goodwill, so the day opens doors without much resistance.A long-awaited wish can be realized. It could be something small such as a payment, approval of a plan in the making or meeting the…