The recent identification of the Lakshadweep Potato Patch Coral located at Kadmat Island has brought international recognition to the marine biodiversity of India, with a focus on coral reefs. Belonging to the species known as Pavona clavus, the living coral formation encompasses about 4,250 square metres, which makes it among the largest coral colonies found…
FIFA is enhancing offside calls for the 2026 World Cup with advanced semi-automated VAR technology, providing real-time audio alerts for quicker decisions.(photo/Agency) Ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the governing body of the game has introduced a new, advanced semi-automated system for Video Assistant Referees (VARs) to make offside decisions faster. It will give…
When it comes to raising children, every country has its own unique way. However, one thing is certain that some parenting styles stand out better than others, and thus provide valuable lessons for parents everywhere.Recently, Dr. Ravi Malik, a senior pediatrician with over 35 years of experience, shared a few observations from Switzerland. In a…
Standing in the courtyard of the Qutb complex in Delhi, the Iron Pillar is one of the most extraordinary achievements of ancient Indian metallurgy. Forged during the Gupta period around the 4th or 5th century CE, the monument has stood beneath the open sky for nearly 1,600 years while showing remarkably little corrosion. Historians widely…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday said it is in touch with the United States regarding a Section 301 investigation linked to concerns over forced labour and excess industrial capacity.Earlier, the Office of the United States trade representative (USTR) named India among countries it believes follow unfair trade practices. Based on its findings, the USTR…
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that the per-country limit in EB-2 category for India has been exhausted for the fiscal year (FY) 2026. In its announcement, the DHS directed all embassies and consulates to no longer issue EB-2 visas to Indian applicants for the rest of the current fiscal year. As…
Punjab orthopaedic treatments: Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana records Rs 84 crore in four months The Punjab Government’s flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has spent more than Rs 84 crore on orthopaedic treatments in 4 months, reflecting a sharp rise in demand for bone and joint care services across the state.A new and expanded version of…
Texture is becoming increasingly popular as a design element (Canva) What makes a home luxurious? Is it the money spent on its interiors? Or is it the taste and vision of its owner? Though budget certainly plays a role, class and sophistication are not necessarily dictated by price tags alone. The style of a house…
The view coming back from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has a way of turning familiar categories of comet science slightly awkward. 3I/ATLAS, an interstellar object only briefly passing through the solar system, has been watched before, but this time the reading feels less like a routine update and more like a chemical surprise that…
If you’ve been even mildly interested in skincare over the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard people obsess over two ingredients: retinol and peptides.One dermatologist swears by retinol. Your favourite beauty influencer says peptides changed her skin. Then there’s that friend who uses both and somehow wakes up looking like she drinks three litres…