In Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth, a massive mountain of discarded clothing has become a striking symbol of the global fast fashion crisis. Outside the northern city of Alto Hospicio, thousands of tonnes of unwanted garments from around the world now cover the desert landscape. Many clothes arrived through the…
MUMBAI: A recent data leak following a cyberattack reported by Bank of Baroda pertained to information in one employee’s email account and that the bank’s systems were robust and unaffected, the bank said.“The bank has robust information security protocols in place. The incident involved compromise of an employee’s email account, resulting in unauthorised access to…
Sarvesh Kushare and Tejaswin Shankar during the CWG 2026 high jump final in Glasgow. NEW DELHI: Tejaswin Shankar’s own Commonwealth Games campaign ended in heartbreak, but the Indian high jumper ensured his disappointment did not stop a teammate from making history.The national record holder, forced out of the men’s high jump competition by a recurring…
The Department of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Odisha has released the detailed schedule for the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) Postgraduate (PG) Admission 2026-27 process. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes can check the counselling schedule on the official SAMS Odisha website. The admission process is being conducted for PG courses offered by participating…
From farmer’s son to IAS officer: Meet Prathap Murugan, whose groundwater revival mission with 1,200 abandoned borewells won R Madhavan’s praise R Madhavan’s latest Instagram post isn’t about films or celebrity life. Instead, the actor shared the remarkable story of IAS officer Prathap Murugan, whose innovative approach to water conservation has reportedly helped increase groundwater…
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New York City under flood watch. New York City and surrounding parts of the Northeast are bracing for heavy rain and possible life-threatening flash flooding, with authorities warning of hazardous travel, flooded roads and major disruptions through Wednesday morning.According to the New York Post, the National Weather Service has placed New York City, Long Island,…
What’s in your latest beauty haul?A PDRN shot? A retinol night cream? Niacinamide foundation tint? Maybe a sunscreen that’s SPF 50 PA++++ because Instagram told you anything less is a crime against your skin.Not too long ago, beauty looked very different. A “12-step skincare routine” would’ve probably lasted… 12 days. A cold cream, talcum powder,…
Roberto Mancini (AP Photo) Roberto Mancini has been handed the daunting task of rebuilding Italy once again, with the former European Championship-winning coach returning to the Azzurri dugout as the four-time world champions look to end their alarming World Cup drought.Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Giovanni Malagò confirmed Mancini’s appointment as Italy’s new head coach…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) India’s first privately developed orbital rocket Vikram‑1 reaching orbit marks a structural shift in India’s space sector from a state monopoly to a “multi-actor space ecosystem”, a new report has said. On July 18, 2026, Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, and placed its…
