A groundbreaking study in Science Advances reveals that Earth’s tectonic plates are breaking apart under the Cascadia subduction zone. Geologists from Louisiana State University and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory used high-resolution seismic imaging, similar to an ‘ultrasound’ of the Earth. They noticed the Juan de Fuca plate is fracturing into smaller pieces as it sinks…
Experiencing Bhasma Aarti in person is a manifestation of every Shiva devotee. For spiritual travellers, it’s a bucket-list attraction. It is a surreal atmosphere, filled with mantras, damru beats, sacred ash and fire in the presence of Shiva. Many describe it as an unforgettable view. Those heading to Ujjain in 2026, attending the Bhasma Aarti…
NEW DELHI: An increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future is not ruled out, government sources said on Friday, as losses mount from a four-year-old freeze in retail rates despite the sharp rise in global crude oil prices. International crude oil prices this week climbed to a four-year high of USD 126…
For years, soy-based foods such as tofu, soy milk, and edamame have been at the center of a heated health debate—particularly regarding their potential link to breast cancer in women. In fact in several Asian countries, including India, soy forms an essential part of daily diet. But of late there has been a lot of…
Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Image: X) Former Indian cricketer and commentator Virender Sehwag has heaped praise on Bhuvneshwar Kumar, urging BCCI’s selectors to bring back the “swing king” into the international setup.In his most recent match against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 30, 2026, Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a masterclass for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), finishing with…
African proverb of the day (AI-generated image) People often get advice from parents, teachers, friends, or people who have been through the same thing. This advice can be as simple as warnings, suggestions, or advice based on what has worked for others in the past. But not everyone wants to listen. A lot of people…
The government will continue with its planned capital expenditure of Rs 12.22 lakh crore in the current fiscal to sustain growth momentum despite rising fiscal stress linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict, a senior finance ministry official said on Friday, reported PTI.Expenditure Secretary V Vualnam said capital spending would remain a priority even as…
PUNE: NCP (SP) working president and Baramati MP Supriya Sule on Thursday announced that she will never again contest election against any member of the Pawar family.Supriya’s sister-in-law and NCP chief Sunetra Pawar welcomed her statement and said there should not be one more Pawar versus Pawar contest on any poll turf.The Pawar family members…
Meta’s chief people officer Janelle Gale has now informed the employees that the company cannot rule out further layoffs, even after announcing the plans to cut around 10% of its workforce which is 8,000 employees this month. According to a report by Business Insider, speaking during an internal meeting, Gale acknowledged the staff concerns following…
Shubman Gill’s cheeky post after win (Image Credit: Shubman Gill/Instagram) Shubman Gill shared a cryptic post after Gujarat Titans’s win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad, and it quickly went viral.Gujarat Titans continued their late-season surge with a four-wicket victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After restricting RCB to 155 with a disciplined bowling effort,…