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Wairākei geothermal field in July 1978. Image Credit: Engineering New Zealand Wairākei Power Station in New Zealand changed the way geothermal heat could be turned into electricity when it was commissioned in 1958. Built beside the Waikato River, north of Taupō, the station drew on hot underground water beneath an active volcanic zone. Instead of relying on conventional fuel, engineers drilled wells into the geothermal field and used the pressure of the heated water to produce steam for turbines. According to Engineering New Zealand, the project became the first in the world to use flash steam from geothermal water to…

1Suriya and Mamitha Baiju’s ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ is now streaming on OTT, giving audiences who missed its theatrical run an opportunity to watch the film from home. Following its Netflix premiere, early reactions from viewers on social media have largely praised Suriya’s emotional performance and Mamitha Baiju’s natural screen presence. However, some viewers have also expressed disappointment over the streaming quality, particularly the reported lack of HDR and Dolby Vision support.The film, which enjoyed a strong theatrical run, is currently available on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.Fans praise Suriya’s emotional performance in ‘Vishwanath And Sons’Suriya’s performance has…

The viral video shows woman confronting a youth over a seat in a general coach of an Indore-Dewas train. A video from a general coach of a train in the Indore-Dewas region has sparked a debate online after a woman was seen confronting a young man over a seat. The exchange, which was recorded by the woman herself, has drawn attention not only because of the disagreement but also because of the remarks made during the conversation.The video appears to capture a moment inside a crowded general coach, where seating can often become a point of contention. In the clip,…

Ben Shelton, of the United States, (AP Photo) Ben Shelton produced another stunning display of power at the US Open, hitting a 158 mph (254 km/h) serve during his semifinal victory over Frances Tiafoe on Friday.The 23-year-old American’s thunderous delivery came as he continued to turn his serve into one of the biggest weapons of his run at Flushing Meadows. Shelton defeated fellow American Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to reach his first Grand Slam final.Shelton’s serve was particularly decisive after he lost the opening set. He finished the match with 20 aces and repeatedly put Tiafoe under pressure with…

California governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen new laws on Thursday that address various aspects of children’s safety online, including one that prohibits social media companies from serving addictive features to users under 16 years old. During a signing ceremony, Newsom described the restrictions as “better” than Australia’s ban for all users under 16.”This is about the features themselves. This is about addressing the substantive issue around the engineering. If you address that, then the age issue is not the essential issue,” Newsom said. The new law defines “addictive” features as ones that are “psychologically exploitative” and prohibits…

Robert De Niro on how he started the Tribeca Film Festival with Jane Rosenthal in the aftermath of 9/11 to bring the community in Manhattan together. (Instagram) Robert De Niro recently opened up about how the Tribeca Film Festival, one of the most popular film festivals, came to be. She shared details on how the event started in the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy and how De Niro and a few others took the lead to make it happen despite everything going on at the time.Robert De Niro talks about the origins of the Tribeca Film FestivalWhile in conversation with…

Being the friendly boss sounds like a good idea. You want your team to feel comfortable around you, speak openly and know that you’re not the kind of manager who pulls rank at every opportunity.But Hemant Wadhwani says his own experience taught him that there can be a downside to being too relaxed with the people you manage.In a post shared on Instagram, Wadhwani looked back at a previous job where he was responsible for a team. He said he never liked making junior employees feel as though he was somehow above them.That approach, however, eventually made him rethink where…

For the first time since she began her education, Harita Bhadra gave herself a year without having to divide her attention between studies and athletics.Last year, she graduated from Loughborough University in the UK with a BSc in Sports Science, Coaching and Physical Education. This year, she decided to focus only on athletics.The decision has already produced the most productive season of her career.A national indoor 60m title, multiple personal bests, a national 200m title, Asian Games qualification and now an 11.22-second 100m run have followed.The latest one took a moment to sink in.Bhadra had just won the 100m final…

DHS secretary Mullin says investigation into Ilhan Omar’s immigration history is ongoing over allegation she married her brother to help him enter the US. US Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin has revealed new details about an ongoing investigation into Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s immigration history, saying federal authorities are examining allegations that she married her brother to help him enter the United States.Speaking to conservative commentator Benny Johnson at the Republican National Convention in Dallas on Thursday, Mullin claimed investigators were looking beyond Omar’s disputed marriage allegation and examining her family’s broader immigration history.“We know that she married her brother…

Kim Soo Hyun wins KRW 577 million advertising case. (Instagram) For the past year, actor Kim Soo Hyun has been legally involved in a case regarding the late Kim Sae Ron. Following allegations about their dating history, Soo Hyun was sued by multiple brands for damages because of the controversy. This included the returns he received from an advertising brand with which he had a contract since 2020, which was cancelled last year after the controversies. According to recent reports, the ‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’ star has officially won the lawsuit and will keep the entire amount.Read ahead…