The US-Iran conflict has expanded beyond direct military strikes between the two sides, with Iranian-aligned militants in Yemen targeting shipping routes in the Red Sea. The development comes as Washington and Tehran continue to escalate military pressure, fuelling concerns that neither side can secure a decisive military advantage through force.The conflict widened this week after…
Scientists released billions of sterile moths across American cotton fields/Image: AI Generated For much of the twentieth century, the pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) was one of the greatest threats to cotton farming in North America. The tiny insect caused billions of dollars in crop losses by burrowing into cotton bolls, where its larvae fed on…
‘Awarapan 2’ lyricist Sayeed Quadri breaks silence on Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid’s absence from album: ‘Nation should always come first’ With ‘Toh Phir Aao’ and ‘Tera Mera Rishta’, ‘Awarapan’ introduced Indian audiences to Pakistani singer Mustafa Zahid, whose soulful vocals became one of the film’s biggest highlights. Nearly two decades later, ‘Awarapan 2’ reimagines both…
Shihmen Reservoir releasing sediment through the power plant discharge outlet. Image Credit: Peellden The accumulation of sediment in reservoirs across the American West represents a significant challenge for water resource management. Since the early 20th century, thousands of dams have been constructed to provide essential services, including hydro-electric power, irrigation for agriculture, and reliable municipal…
Shobhaa De calls Salman Khan’s Sonam Wangchuk post ‘cringe’, criticises Kangana Ranaut, Hema Malini and Anupam Kher over CJP protest comments Author and columnist Shobhaa De has sparked a fresh debate with her latest column, where she criticised Bollywood’s response to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests and questioned whether celebrities still understand the mood…
Murali Sreeshankar (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Just over two years ago, Murali Sreeshankar feared he might never compete again. A ruptured patellar tendon during training in April 2024 forced the Indian long jumper to miss his biggest dream – the Paris Olympics – despite having already secured qualification.Doctors, coaches and many around him believed his…
PC: Richart Sowa / Facebook British artist Richart Sowa spent years collecting plastic bottles for a project most people would never attempt: building an entire island to live on. The result, called Joyxee Island, floated roughly 30 yards off the coast of Isla Mujeres, a small island off Mexico’s Caribbean coast, with its base built…
Sources said a breakthrough emerged following LS Speaker Om Birla’s outreach to both the government and the opposition to break the impasse NEW DELHI: On a day the opposition’s protest over Delhi Police’s alleged excesses against protesting students washed out proceedings in both Houses of Parliament yet again, signs emerged that normalcy may return from…
From ‘Kattalan’ to ‘Uyir’_ Here are the south Indian OTT releases this week The second week of August brings an exciting lineup of South Indian films across leading streaming platforms.Whether you enjoy survival thrillers, emotional dramas, romantic entertainers or action-packed stories, there is something for every viewer, especially from the south film industry this week.Here’s…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates at the end of the World Cup quarterfinal soccer match against the Netherlands in Lusail, Qatar, Dec. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan, File) NEW DELHI: Lionel Messi’s decision to retire from international football has triggered emotional tributes from his Argentina teammates, who thanked the legendary captain for his leadership, friendship and…
