Haven or trap? Study finds sinkholes protect endangered tree at evolutionary cost China’s huge sinkholes, known as tiankengs (“heavenly pits” in Chinese), are both helping and harming one of the region’s most endangered plants at the same time. They protect the rare Magnolia aromatica tree from climate change, but they also keep its populations isolated,…
Pakistan are preparing to replace Shan Masood with Babar Azam as Test captain after the ongoing Bangladesh series, news agency PTI reported on Wednesday, following Pakistan’s 104-run defeat in the opening Test in Dhaka on Tuesday.There has been criticism in Pakistan over the team’s performance and Masood’s captaincy after the defeat. Masood also struggled with…
Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India began Independence Day with a special moment in Galle as head coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Shubman Gill and the Team India players gathered to hoist the Tricolour ahead of the first Test against Sri Lanka. The occasion was even more special for Indian cricket as…
24 Indian seafarers aboard a vessel reportedly attacked off the coast of Oman (image credit X)) An unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, with 24 Indian crew members, was disabled and later caught fire in the Gulf of Oman on Monday following US military action, according to officials.The US military said an F/A-18 Super Hornet fired…
Filmmaker David Dhawan celebrated his 75th birthday with his close friends and colleagues from Bollywood on Sunday. The guests at the celebration included superstar Salman Khan, producer Sajid Nadiadwala and a few others. Salman Khan attends David Dhawan’s bash Writer Rumy Jafry shared photos from the celebrations on Sunday. In the photos shared by the…
The latest trend reflects a new phase in the restructuring of India’s IT services industry, which is valued at over $315 billion. (AI image) Silent layoffs and job cuts are becoming the new norm in India’s technology and software services industry. As a result, as many as 35,000 jobs could be cut during the current…
What was once a quiet neighbourhood in southwest Michigan has become a source of constant frustration for one couple living beside a large data centre. Marjorie and Billy Finn say the facility’s relentless humming noise now dominates their daily lives, making it difficult to relax outdoors, sleep at night or even enjoy conversations in their…
Delhi HC puts SLFRC notification on hold, schools to continue existing fee structure In a significant move for private schools and parents in the national capital, the Delhi High Court has stayed the February 1 notification issued by the Delhi government making it mandatory to form the School Level Fee Regulation Committees (SLFRCs). The High…
Girlguiding unveils first uniform redesign since 1990. The UK’s largest youth organisation for girls, Girlguiding, has introduced its first complete uniform redesign in more than three decades, giving members greater flexibility over what they wear while keeping a shared identity across the organisation.The updated range means members only need to wear one top from the…
India finished fourth at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya on Saturday after a late surge of gold medals helped the country move into the top five. The star-studded cricket and hockey teams defended their titles as 17-year-old archer Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Urs emerged as the standout stories of India’s campaign.India could not…
