The Netherlands has spent much of its history trying to keep rivers under control with higher dikes and stronger flood barriers. But repeated flooding in the 1990s revealed that simply building bigger walls was no longer enough. Rising river levels, heavier rainfall and the growing impacts of climate change continued to threaten towns, farmland and…

Conditions around the Strait of Hormuz have worsened. As the conflict between the US and Iran escalates, supertankers are quietly transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has continued moving oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, even before the United States announced that it would reinstate a blockade on Iranian ports…

Zeenat Aman backs Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, urges govt to open dialogue as protest enters day 17: ‘ Those who wield power are obliged to meet’ Veteran actor Zeenat Aman has extended her support to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, appealing to the government to initiate dialogue as his indefinite hunger strike in Delhi…

As we all know that today (July 14, 2026) is New Moon night and this time, Moon is transiting in Gemini zodiac signs, which is ruled by Mercury and along with that Sun and Mercury are also transiting in the same sign. Mercury is there in his own house so this will be beneficial but…

The Maharashtra State Board has released the SSC and HSC Supplementary Results 2026 for Class 10 and 12 students. Candidates who appeared for the compartment examinations can now check their scores and download provisional marksheets from mahahsscboard.in. The supplementary exams were conducted in June and July to help students complete their board qualifications without waiting…

Jigisha Tailor and her 21-year-old son Aditya Kapadia (Photo credit: Indian Express) At IIT Madras’s recent convocation, one of the biggest cheers wasn’t for a gold medallist. It was for a mother and son who walked onto the stage together to receive their degrees. 45-year-old Jigisha Tailor and her 21-year-old son Aditya Kapadia graduated from…

Renault India has introduced the Duster Adventure Edition SUV. This special version features exclusive topographical graphics and geographical coordinates. The new edition retains the popular model’s existing powertrain options. It includes features like LED headlamps and a panoramic sunroof. Pricing for the Duster Adventure Edition starts at Rs 12.99 lakh ex-showroom. Renault India has launched…

India vs England 1st ODI Live Score: India will kick off their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup when they take on England in the first match of the three-match series at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. After a disappointing T20I campaign, the focus now shifts to the 50-over format, with the return of…

Wangchuk has lost 8.2 kg since beginning his hunger strike on June 28 NEW DELHI: Several opposition leaders on Tuesday appealed to educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The leaders expressed concern over his deteriorating health while reiterating support for the protest over alleged irregularities…

For decades, the summer of 1976 has occupied a special place in British weather history. It has been the season people return to whenever prolonged heat or dry conditions become part of the conversation. This year, however, the comparison has shifted. Reportedly, the figures recorded at the University of Reading suggest that 2026 has already…