A powerful telescope in Chile has captured a detailed new image of the centre of the Milky Way, released on Wednesday by the European Southern Observatory.The image focuses on a vast region of cold gas stretching more than 650 light-years across. The gas and dust clouds lie around the supermassive black hole at the centre…
Representative image (AP Photo) With just a month to go for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over millions of fans across Asia, raising a critical question — will nearly one-third of the global population be able to watch football’s biggest spectacle?Swathes of football-crazy regions, including India, China…
A common graphite pencil offers a simple solution for stuck zippers. Rubbing pencil lead on zipper teeth creates a dry lubricant. This prevents snagging and protects fabric. We have all been there. You are running out the door, already five minutes late, when your favourite winter jacket suddenly decides to stage a protest. The zipper…
The Asian Development Bank on Sunday rolled out an ambitious $70 billion regional investment roadmap to strengthen electricity links and digital infrastructure across Asia and the Pacific by 2035, in a push to improve resilience, reduce costs and widen access, PTI reported.The package combines two large programmes –a $50 billion Pan-Asia Power Grid Initiative and…
CCTV footage of Mira Road attacker NEW DELHI: “I’m going to die! I’m going to die! Please save me!” Caught between life and death, Rajesh Mishra cried out over the phone, his voice strained, after facing a knife.Rajesh Mishra, a supervisor, was severely wounded when he pleaded to Subroto Sen, a guard who himself had…
These birth dates are ruled by Venus Guidance: Because they will have a strong gut feeling this week, they are encouraged to follow their instincts. The cosmos is leading you in the right direction, therefore you should listen to your emotions and trust your inner guidance. You are being guided along a path that is…
A simple lab accident in 1903 led to a major safety breakthrough. French chemist Edouard Benedictus discovered how a special liquid kept a broken flask intact. This led to the invention of laminated glass. Image Credits: via Wikimedia Commons Throughout history, there have been many great inventions that took years to develop, but sometimes even…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex dropped in opening trade on Friday on weak global cues and falling global markets. At 9:17 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,403.15, down 93 points or 0.37%. BSE Sensex was at 81,986.79, down 262 points or 0.32%.Analysts are of the view that the…
AriesEnergy comes in bursts. You may feel sharp and active one moment, then slightly drained without warning. It’s not weakness. Just uneven pacing. If you move too fast early in the week, fatigue shows up later. Slower rhythm keeps things smoother.TaurusYour body prefers routine. Sudden changes in timing, meals, or sleep may feel heavier than…
Bermuda’s origins are more complex than previously thought, challenging the hotspot theory. Chemical analysis reveals its rocks contain unique elements, suggesting a deep “reservoir” within Earth’s transition zone. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Bermuda is famed throughout the world for its crystal-clear blue water and pink sand beaches, but the mysteries under the sea have begun…