This Antarctic Hektoria glacier retreated 8 kilometres in just 60 days and shocked scientists |

A ‘lightning-fast’ melting event astonished the scientific community when researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder (CIRES) observed the collapse of the Hektoria Glacier in West Antarctica. In a period of only 60 days, the Hektoria Glacier receded 8 kilometres, the quickest observed ground retreat in recent history.“In a staggering display of glacial instability, an…

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Trump sanctions fail to dent flow? India’s oil imports from Russia top cross 1 million barrels a day; show resilience

India’s imports of Russian oil are expected to cross 1 million barrels per day this December. (AI image) Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil majors don’t seem to have deterred Indian refiners from procuring crude – though non-sanctioned – from Russia. India’s crude oil imports from Russia are showing resilience in December, days after Trump’s…

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Ranji Trophy final: Jammu and Kashmir seize control as Karnataka stare at massive first-innings deficit | Cricket News

Hubballi: Jammu and Kashmir’s Auqib Nabi (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) Hubballi: A surface that had appeared lifeless for most of the first two days sprang to life on Thursday, not because of any change in conditions, but due to the quality of bowling. Unlike Karnataka’s attack, which needed 173.1 overs to dismiss Jammu and Kashmir for…

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Mazumdar-Shaw picks niece Claire as Biocon successor

Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder and chairperson of Biocon, has found her successor within the family. She outlined a gradual succession plan, naming her niece Claire Mazumdar as her successor. Taking to X, she said, “Claire will transition into my role at the right time—I’m not planning to hang up my boots just…

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Move over red! This bride’s bold blue lehenga is officially the new wedding trend of 2026

Bridal fashion is embracing blue as a bold statement, moving beyond traditional reds and pinks. Bride Nandini Ghai made headlines by choosing a stunning Falguni Shane Peacock blue lehenga, adorned with intricate floral sequins and lotus motifs. Her elegant styling, including kundan jewelry and delicate floral accents, proved that an unexpected color choice can be…

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On justice for the Indian woman

It is not often that a Chief Justice of India publicly questions the wisdom of his own institution in open Court. Which is why, the observation of the present CJI, as reported in the press, that a handbook published by the Supreme Court during the tenure of one of his predecessors to combat gender stereotypes…

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Why Saturday? How Israel-US strikes targeted Khamenei and his inner circle

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei was killed in a daylight pre-emptive airstrike in a joint operation by US and Israel on Saturday.Iranian confirmed early Sunday that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei died following the attack. US President Donald Trump described Khamenei’s death as offering Iranians their “greatest chance” to reclaim control of their country.The operation…

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