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…
At just 17 years old, Mehar Singh has soared into the spotlight by shattering the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter. Mehar’s custom-engineered drone reached this remarkable milestone in an astonishing 0.91 seconds, a feat that not only demonstrates his technical prowess but also sets a new benchmark in the…
The reopening of the waterway would also allow oil tankers currently stranded in the Persian Gulf to resume deliveries to consuming markets. (AI image) US-Iran peace deal signing and the full opening of the Strait of Hormuz, if it goes through, will bode well for availability of crude oil supplies globally. Crude oil supplies could…
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $65,710.09 on Monday, 2% higher than Sunday’s opening price. As of 7:33 a.m. ET this morning, the price of bitcoin moved up to $66,157.11 Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,724.44 on Monday, up 2.6% from Sunday’s opening price. The price of ethereum moved higher this morning to $1,762.41 as of 7:33 a.m. ET….
