A recent study shows that urban tree canopies play a crucial role in combating the ‘Urban Heat Island’ (UHI) effect. They cut the temperature gap between cities and rural areas by almost half. Trees offer shade and cool the air through a process called transpiration, lowering summer air temperature by a population-weighted mean of 0.15…
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is expected to release the OSSSC RI ARI Mains admit card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Combined Recruitment Examination (CRE-2023 IV). Applicants who qualified in the preliminary stage can now download their hall tickets from the official OSSSC website, osssc.gov.in. The exam is scheduled to be held…
The balcony is finished with premium Italian marble, from where one can enjoy sweeping views of the city. Inside, the home has open-plan living areas exhibiting modern decor and subtle lighting. No flashy interiors or extravagant detailing. The house focuses more on comfort and functionality. The interiors are dominated by shades of white, beige and…
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce has been at the forefront of headlines for years now. From splitting their assets to the abuse allegations, there have been a lot of topics involved in the ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ stars’ split. Years ago, Pitt’s ex-wife and ‘Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston also had something to say about…
Amavasya is one of the most potent days, or it is also known as New Moon. The day is dedicated to honor ancestors or forefathers. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. On this auspicious day, people perform various rituals and get engaged in charity. Amavasya that falls in the month…
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre following NTA’s decision to cancel the NEET-UG entrance test, saying the hard work of students had been crushed by the “corrupt BJP regime.”In a post on X, Rahul took a swipe at the Centre and said…
As rupee continues to breach multiple record lows, pressure on India’s balance of payments is growing. To protect foreign exchange reserves and help stabilise trade balance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to cut down on gold purchases.But if not buying new gold, could household gold be turned into working capital instead?PM Modi’s call…
Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. (File Pic) NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has come out in support of fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat amid her dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) over returning to competitive wrestling after retirement.Vinesh recently tried to compete at the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda despite the federation…
Alfred Nobel (Image: Wikipedia) Love, feelings and human connection have always been some of the most complicated aspects of life. For centuries, philosophers, scientists, writers and thinkers have sought to explain why people feel affection, attachment, trust or distance. Alfred Nobel made a very thoughtful remark on this point when he said, “A heart can…
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad has released the provisional answer key for the Engineering stream of the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test (TG EAPCET) 2026. Candidates who appeared for the engineering examination can now download the answer key, response sheet, and master question paper from the official website at eapcet.tgche.ac.in.To…
