Parents often have one familiar script when it comes to child safety: warn daughters about “bad touch,” tell them to speak up, and remind them that their bodies deserve protection. It is an important conversation. But according to a growing chorus of educators and child safety advocates, it is only half the job. The overlooked…
Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, may one day become one of humanity’s most valuable destinations beyond Earth. A recent NASA-supported study led by planetary scientist Conor A. Nixon of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center examined Titan’s vast resource potential and how it could support future human exploration. Drawing on decades of observations from missions such as…
Delhi weather (File photo) NEW DELHI: The national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 38.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.4 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The weather department has forecast very light to light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds during the afternoon and evening hours on Monday,,…
A vast area of Antarctica that should be covered in winter sea ice is instead lying largely exposed to the ocean, alarming scientists and raising fresh concerns about the future of the frozen continent. Satellite observations show that roughly 650,000 square kilometres of sea ice, an area comparable to the size of France, has failed…
Veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja is known for his classic films, simplistic living style and love for nature. Even though Bharathiraja lived in a house in Neelankarai, Chennai, he was more attached to his farmhouse in the Theni district, where he spent the majority of his time. The veteran filmmaker chose to lead a calm and serene…
Red and orange hair have long been one of humanity’s most distinctive traits. Found in only a small percentage of the global population, the fiery shades are typically linked to genetics, fair skin and a higher sensitivity to sunlight. Yet scientists have now uncovered evidence suggesting that the story of red hair is far more…
In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers to practise without worrying about…
The teaser of ‘Love Oh Love’ has been released, and it introduces us to an entertainer with a lot of fun, emotion, and relatable content around a young romantic hero. Directed by Magesh Rajendran, the movie features debutants like Naga Durga along with Pavish Narayan, who happens to be the niece of actor Dhanush. The…
Years before fashion reels and nostalgia-driven content became the norm, Karisma Kapoor was influencing style choices through her films. Her colourful outfits, statement hairstyles and trendsetting looks in films such as ‘Coolie No. 1′, ‘Hero No. 1’, ‘Judwaa’ and ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ became hugely popular among audiences in the 1990s. Today, those same fashion…
Kane Williamson announced his retirement from international cricket Long before the late Martin Crowe coined the term ‘Fab Four’ in 2014 for Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith and Kane Williamson, the quartet were already making names for themselves.But what Crowe’s nomenclature did was give cricket fans something definitive to hold on to, something that…
