NEW DELHI: A satellite-based study covering 25 years of data across the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Himalayan region, and North-East India has found that overall particulate matter (PM) pollution increased by more than 20% in a single decade (during 2010–2019 compared to the 2000–2009 baseline) with Bihar and West Bengal being the worst-affected zones. It also…
The Arctic does not often give up its secrets quickly. Ice, distance, and long stretches of darkness have a way of preserving stories that would disappear elsewhere. As reported by The New York Times, in 2007, one such story surfaced from the body of a bowhead whale harvested during a subsistence hunt in Alaska. Hidden…
Most of us have heard the phrase, “Money can’t buy happiness.” And sure, there’s some truth to it.A bigger bank balance won’t magically fix a broken heart, guarantee good friendships or make every bad day disappear. But if you’ve ever checked your account balance before buying groceries, worried about paying a medical bill or lost…
Harley-Davidson has increased prices across the X440 range, with the Vivid, S and T variants all receiving revised pricing. The extent of the hike varies by variant, with the T registering the biggest increase. Launched in December 2025 as the latest addition to the lineup, the X440 T is also undergoing its first price revision….
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 18, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Representational AI image The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has announced the launch of GMAT Superscore, a new feature that will allow candidates to present their best overall performance by combining the highest section scores from multiple GMAT attempts. The feature is expected to be rolled out in August and will be available at no…
WASHINGTON: The Food and Drug Administration is planning to broaden eligibility for coronavirus vaccine booster shots, allowing 12- to 15-year-olds to receive third doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine, according to people familiar with the agency’s deliberations.Regulators are also expected to authorize an extra shot of Pfizer’s vaccine for both adolescents and adults five months after receiving…
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan India captain Shubman Gill overcame intense heat and cramps to score 154, while Ishan Kishan struck his second ODI century as India beat Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI in Lucknow on Wednesday and sealed the three-match series 2-0.After Afghanistan chose to bowl first in difficult afternoon conditions,…
Mumbai: The director of Mumbai University’s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Shivaji Sargar, has sparked a controversy after conducting a Satyanarayan puja and havan in his office on the Kalina campus last week, raising questions about administrative priorities amid ongoing student grievances.Activists from Maharashtra Navnirman Vidyarthi Sena (MNVS), under Amit Thackeray, have criticised…
New Delhi: The maximum temperature is likely to remain below 40 degrees Celsius over the next few days. India Meteorological Department said there are chances of rain and thunderstorms till June 21 but no colour coded warning has been issued for the same.The maximum temperature on Wednesday rose to 38.1 degrees Celsius, one degree below…
