A fallen coconut leaf on a Bengaluru campus led professor Dr Saji Varghese to develop biodegradable drinking straws, turning farm waste into a practical alternative to single-use plastic. A walk across a university campus in Bengaluru gave English professor Dr Saji Varghese an unexpected idea in 2017. He noticed a dry coconut leaf that had…
Some days simply smile back at you, Sagittarius, and this is one of them. Joy comes easier, news feels brighter, and your spirit has room to stretch. The Moon energises your luck, while Jupiter, your own guide planet, adds blessing to effort. You won’t need to force every door. A few will open on their…
Singer D4vd lost his high-profile private lawyers Monday at a hearing where he entered a new not guilty plea to charges that he killed, sexually abused and dismembered 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.It’s not clear why Blair Berk and her colleagues Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter parted ways with the indie-pop singer whose legal name is…
Lionel Richie was hospitalized after his August 29 concert at The Muny in St Louis Music icon Lionel Richie has been hospitalized in St Louis, Missouri, following his performance at The Muny over the weekend, with doctors reportedly examining whether dehydration may have contributed to his condition.The 77-year-old singer checked himself into a local hospital…
“Muchas gracias HOMBRE IMPOSIBLE…” Argentina President lauds Messi as the famous footballer announces retirement Lionel Messi’s decision to end his international career has prompted an emotional reaction across Argentina, with President Javier Milei among those paying tribute to the captain who delivered some of the greatest moments in the country’s football history.Messi announced on Monday…
“In constant discussions with Russian side…”: MEA says 239 Indian nationals discharged from Russian Army NEW DELHI: Foreign secretary Vikram Misri said Monday India remains in touch with Russia over the issue of Indian nationals serving in the Russian army and that out of the 227 such individuals, 139 have been discharged. However, he also…
India’s economy grows 7.8% in Q1, driven by manufacturing, services and robust domestic demand, moderating from 8.6% in previous quarter. NEW DELHI: The Indian economy grew 7.8% during April-June quarter (Q1) of the current financial year as strong growth sustained in the manufacturing and services sector along with robust domestic demand, offsetting the anticipated adverse…
Trump hails Supreme Court ruling on $400M White House ballroom; construction to continue The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom complex at the White House, overturning a lower-court order that had halted above-ground work while a legal challenge against the project proceeds.The 5-4 decision…
IBPS RRB Clerk 2026 registration starts September 1, check Office Assistant exam dates and eligibility IBPS RRB Clerk 2026: The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is set to begin online registration for the CRP RRBs-XV recruitment process from September 1, 2026. The recruitment drive covers Office Assistant (Multipurpose) posts, commonly referred to as RRB…
What happened to the ‘Green House’ family (PC: Instagram) We all saw that one ‘Mint green house’ that stood like a rock and protected its people. The world saw with baited heart as the flood water swept everything other houses surrounding that one miracle home while residents stood on the balcony, helpless but praying for…
