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There is something quietly magical about a full moon. It happens every month without fail, yet it never feels like an ordinary occurrence. In 2026, the night sky will feature not twelve, but thirteen full moons. These have been given various names based on different factors like seasons, folklore, and memory. From the icy stillness…
The company manages eight airports across India, including Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Guwahati, handling over 23 per cent of India’s total passenger traffic. NEW DELHI: India’s largest private airport operator, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL), has entered into binding agreements to raise Rs 9,825 crore (about $1 billion) of primary equity capital from a…
Deep in the Caxiuanã National Forest in northern Brazil, a patch of rainforest the size of a football pitch tells the story of what a drier Amazon might look like. Since 2002, scientists have suspended nearly 6,000 transparent plastic panels above one hectare of pristine forest, diverting roughly half the rainfall away from the soil…
That snarky comment? Don’t fire back instantly. Instead, take a deep breath and pause. Reacting is a knee-jerk emotion; responding is chosen wisdom. Silence isn’t weakness; it’s a strategy. When someone’s yelling, your calm voice can help reclaim your power and de-escalate the situation through “emotional contagion” psychology – wherein others subconsciously mirror your cool….
AKOLA: A 55-year-old former sarpanch of Anvi Mirzapur village, 20 km from Akola, died while standing in a queue for LPG cylinder at a gas agency in Malkapur area of the city in sweltering heat on Saturday afternoon. At 41.2 degrees Celsius, Akola was the hottest city in Vidarbha on Saturday.Sources said the deceased, Shankarrao…
After nearly 20 years without a confirmed sighting, scientists in Barbados have finally rediscovered the world’s smallest-known snake. According to the Associated Press, the tiny Barbados threadsnake was found beneath a rock during an ecological survey in central Barbados, bringing an end to a search that had seen researchers turn over hundreds of rocks in…
Do you ever look at the soft rubber material surrounding your refrigerator door and ask yourself why it’s there? This material, called a gasket, might not seem like a big deal, but it’s an important component in how your refrigerator works day to day. Without it, your refrigerator would have difficulty maintaining the right temperature,…
Legendary playback singer S. Janaki is no more. Indian music has lost one of its greatest voices. With her expressive singing and unequalled versatility, she mesmerised listeners for more than six decades. Janaki’s voice brought to life thousands of Indian songs in different languages, from soulful melodies to peppy folk numbers. Her versatility to suit…
Muscle strength starts to drop slowly after the age of 40. This does not mean strength is lost forever. The body still responds well to the right kind of movement, even indoors. Simple exercises done with control, balance, and patience can rebuild strength and protect joints. The key is not intensity, but consistency and form….
NEW DELHI: After a year marked by an early and sharp rise in flu cases in several countries, India is set to update its seasonal influenza vaccine to better match a fast-spreading new strain.The World Health Organization has issued its annual recommendations for the 2026–27 northern hemisphere flu season, based on global surveillance data that…
