October 16, 2026

In 1999, scientists dropped 45 tons of wollastonite over a 29-acre New Hampshire watershed to replace calcium lost to acid rain; by 2013, it was exporting 30 times more inorganic nitrogen than nearby watersheds

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In 1999, scientists dropped 45 tons of wollastonite over a 29-acre New Hampshire watershed A large-scale effort to restore an American forest damaged by acid rain had an unexpected environmental effect when added nutrients caused a huge increase in nitrogen flowing into nearby streams. In October and November 1999, researchers spread about 45 short tons…

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Javed Akhtar recalls Farhan Akhtar asking him ‘are we Muslim’ when he was 8 years old, credits former wife Honey Irani for his and Zoya Akhtar’s upbringing: ‘They are totally areligious’ |

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Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar has opened up about his children, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, and reflected on their upbringing, values and professional journeys. In a recent interview, Javed gave much of the credit for their formative years to his former wife, Honey Irani, while maintaining that both Farhan and Zoya built their…

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‘You didn’t come first’: Suriya’s powerful message to parents about ranks, pressure, and letting children be children

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For many children, school is not just about learning anymore. It can also become a place where marks, ranks, and competition decide how successful they are made to feel. From comparing grades to expecting the highest scores, the pressure to “come first” can begin at a very young age. Actor Suriya once spoke openly about…

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Spider-Man Full Movie Collection: ‘Spider-Man’ star Jacob Batalon shares pics from three-day wedding celebrations in France; fans spot Tom Holland and Zendaya |

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Jacob Batalon has shared a glimpse of his dreamy wedding celebrations with interior designer Veronica Leahov in the south of France. Taking to his social media handle on Wednesday, the actor gave fans a glimpse into the three-day festivities that involved a moving nuptials and a glamorous party.Batalon, who has…

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A 12.5-mile pipeline supplied water to the Grand Canyon, now a deadly flood has damaged the lifeline, threatening the park’s 6 million annual visitors

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Grand CanyonRepresentative image from Canva For decades, a single 12.5-mile pipeline has carried water across the arid landscape of northern Arizona to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, sustaining lodges, campgrounds, restaurants and restrooms for one of the world’s most visited national parks. In late August 2026, a sudden, deadly flash flood tore through…

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Don’t share any sensitive tech with Pak, Rajnath asks Belgian minister; both countries ink 10 defence pacts on rockets, military hardware

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh and Belgian defence minister, trade minister Theo Francken NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh Thursday made it clear to visiting Belgian defence minister and trade minister Theo Francken that for Indo-Belgian defence relations to flourish, his country should not have any defence pact on sensitive technology with Pakistan. The Belgian defence…

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South Korean police seek indictment of Bang Si-hyuk, K-pop mogul behind BTS, over alleged investor fraud |

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Seoul, Sep 3 (AP) South Korean police are pushing for an indictment of music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk, the chairperson of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, over alleged investor fraud.The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency referred Bang to the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office on Thursday, asking him to be indicted on a charge of violating…

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360-degree sustainability! How Super League Kerala is trying to build Indian football from the ground up | Football News

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A houseful stadium during one of the Super League Kerala at Calicut. (Special Arrangement) NEW DELHI: For decades, Kerala has been the heartbeat of Indian football. Floodlit local tournaments draw packed crowds, school grounds produce gifted footballers, and the sport is woven into the state’s cultural identity. Yet translating that passion into a sustainable professional…

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