This July month looks like the time when those who enjoy watching celestial objects at night will have lots of fun. NASA says that observers can expect the rare pre-dawn assembly of the Moon and planets, the periodic return of Comet 10P/Tempel 2, the best views of the Milky Way throughout the year, and the…
IIT Madras recognises 1,842 South India NPTEL Stars as online learning participation continues to grow nationally NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras honoured 1,842 NPTEL Stars from South India at a felicitation ceremony held on its campus on July 10, 2026. The recognition celebrated learners who successfully completed and earned certifications in…
Dhanush has once again become the centre of attention, but this time it has nothing to do with a film. A video of the actor playing cricket has gone viral across social media, with fans enjoying his relaxed and playful side. The video shows Dhanush confidently walking to the crease, playing some fancy shots, and…
NEW DELHI: As India look to recover from a disappointing white-ball tour of the United Kingdom, former batting coach Sanjay Bangar has revealed the extraordinary lengths Virat Kohli went to in order to conquer English conditions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the meticulous preparation.India’s tour has unravelled with a 0-2 T20I series whitewash by Ireland…
Ann Widdecombe/Image: Getty Images Former Conservative minister and Reform UK member Ann Widdecombe has died at the age of 78, ending a political career that spanned more than three decades and later included roles in television and European politics.Her death was confirmed by her agents, Cloud 9 Management, who said she had devoted her life…
A viral video showing an elephant saving a tiger from floods is not real. This footage was generated using artificial intelligence and lacks authentic visuals. The clip first circulated in 2025 after real flooding in Sumatra. It has resurfaced now, recontextualized during India’s monsoon season. AI detection software confirmed the video’s artificial origin with high…
The Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, is set to open the objection window for the Common Post Graduate Entrance Test (CPET) 2026 provisional marks. Candidates who are not satisfied with their provisional scores can submit objections through the Student Academic Management System (SAMS) portal.According to the official notice, objections can be submitted only through…
Jaaved Jaaferi has long been admired for his versatility as an actor, dancer and performer, but unlike many of his contemporaries, he never made it to Bollywood’s A-list. Looking back at his career, the actor believes the reason had less to do with talent and more to do with the industry’s ecosystem, admitting that he…
Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) leads the team as they participate in a viking boat row celebration. (AP Photo) Norway’s remarkable FIFA World Cup run has now reached beyond football and into the digital world, with Google joining the viral ‘Viking Row’ celebration craze as superstar Erling Haaland encouraged fans to search his name online in…
Every day, countless substances cling to surfaces around us without becoming part of the material itself. This fascinating process is known as adsorption, and the verb that describes it is adsorb. Although it is often confused with absorption, the two processes are fundamentally different. While absorption involves a substance being taken into the interior of…
