Posters by mourners during Khamenei’s funeral call for the killing of Trump and Netanyahu Mourners at the funeral procession of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei carried banners and aggressive placards calling for the death of US President Donald Trump, with inflammatory chants of “death to America” and “death to Israel” echoing through Tehran’s streets.A large…
Contrary to popular belief, China’s massive planted forests are growing faster than natural woodlands, showing accelerated leaf growth and canopy expansion. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons When we look at satellite images of a changing planet, we often think of industrial expansion or environmental loss. We picture urban concrete spreading across historical valleys, long transport corridors…
A mother’s unwavering dedication saw her become her son’s classmate, attending online lectures and taking notes while he battled a collapsed lung. Gunjan Kumar, despite significant vision loss, achieved a remarkable JEE Advanced rank, securing a Computer Science seat at IIT Delhi. His mother’s support proved invaluable, transforming her into a vital part of his…
Budh Vakri Gochar (Mercury retrograde) starts on July 7, 2026. In Vedic astrology, Mercury, also known as Budh, is connected to communication, travel, trade, documents, agreements, technology, and decision-making. When Budh is retrograde, there can be confusion in these areas of your life during this time. Because of this tendency for confusion, be cautious during…
Mumbai University Defends AI Use in CDOE Psychology Study Material, Orders Inquiry MUMBAI: The use of AI in the content creation process of a study material for the MA Psychology programme offered by Mumbai University‘s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has drawn criticism and ridicule from students on social media. The university, however,…
Anvay Dravid (Image credit: SLC) MUMBAI: Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, top-scored with a whirlwind 87 (67b, 9×4, 1×6), while Arjun Rajput made 76 (81b, 9×4, 1×6) to help the India Under-19 team put up a formidable total of 285 in 47.2 overs against Sri Lanka A…
Maharashtra’s IT Minister Ashish Shelar has received urgent calls from leading drone manufacturers to update the Unmanned Systems Policy-2026 (Representative image enhanced with AI) MUMBAI: Weeks after state govt unveiled its automated systems policy to regulate the use, research and manufacturing of drones, robotics and autonomous vehicles, leading drone makers have criticised the policy, warning…
New Delhi: A 22-year-old man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl in northeast Delhi’s Gokalpuri, with police rescuing the minor nearly three days after she went missing.Police said the case came to light on June 23 after the girl’s mother approached Gokalpuri police station and reported that her 17-year-old daughter…
Chennai: From screening Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan blockbusters to the latest Bollywood releases, Theyagaraja Theatre in Thiruvanmiyur has been the hub for generations of Chennaiites for watching movies. Now, after decades as a neighbourhood landmark, the theatre is set to make way for a ₹500-crore mixed-use commercial development, bringing the curtain down on one of…
Experts also point to the dominance of English across engineering learning materials and classroom practice Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Power Education And Research Institute (GPERI) in Mahesana, affiliated with Gujarat Technological University (GTU), will not offer B.E. courses in Gujarati medium in the 2026-27 academic year, after failing to attract even a single student for the…
