A powerful series of eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau has disrupted air travel across western Indonesia, forcing the temporary closure of eight airports and leaving tens of thousands of travellers stranded. The volcanic activity, which began late on Friday and continued through the weekend, sent towering plumes of ash high into the atmosphere. By Sunday,…
For centuries, humans have wondered whether animals are trying to tell us something through their calls, movements and behaviour. A bird singing from a tree, a whale producing complex sounds underwater or a wolf howling across a forest may appear simple to people, but scientists believe these signals could contain far more information than humans…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has added India-born Manjit Singh Bedi to its Most Wanted Fraudsters list over allegations of a large-scale benefits fraud scheme. Authorities say the naturalised United States citizen used a grocery store in Tacoma, Washington, to convert government food assistance into cash, causing losses of at least 600,000 dollars to the…
Lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries belong to the same broad family of rechargeable power sources. The distinction that matters most to users and designers is not a completely different chemistry but differences in electrolyte form and packaging. Understanding this relationship helps explain why the two appear in different devices and why the labels can sometimes create…
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru have proposed an innovative modular habitat concept named Bheem, designed specifically for long-duration human missions to the Moon and Mars. Officially called the Bhartiya Extraterrestrial Expandable Modular Habitat, the design prioritises efficient packing within the payload constraints of large reusable rockets such as SpaceX’s Starship while…
Apple is entering a major leadership transition, and the changes go beyond Tim Cook leaving the CEO position. On September 1, 2026, John Ternus officially took over as Apple CEO after Cook spent 15 years leading the company. At almost the same time, longtime executive Phil Schiller is also reportedly stepping back from two of…
The Left Democratic Front in Kerala is witnessing an unusual public confrontation between its two main constituents. The Communist Party of India has staked a firm claim to the post of Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist) insists the position belongs to it by long-standing…
The wait for a lighter Battlegrounds Mobile India experience has finally moved forward, with BGMI Lite pre-registration now open for Android users in India. The new version is being positioned as a smaller and more accessible alternative for players whose smartphones struggle with the full game. BGMI Lite is expected to arrive later in 2026, although…
Walk into a supermarket in India and pick up a famous international food or beverage brand. The packaging may look almost identical to what you find in Britain, Australia or the United States, but the taste can sometimes feel noticeably different. The sweetness, texture, ingredients, colour and even the way a product feels in the…
Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court seeking a direction to Karnataka to release 17.604 thousand million cubic feet of Cauvery water, described as the accumulated backlog as of August 27 calculated on a pro-rata basis. In a supplementary affidavit filed on August 30, the state also asked the court to ensure that Karnataka releases…