Source: University of Florida Gravity seems constant but it turns out, Earth is weirder than that. Gravity actually wobbles a bit across the planet. And the weakest spot isn’t the oceans or the mountains but right under Antarctica. Scientists now say this part of the frozen continent sits above Earth’s strongest “gravity hole.” And it…
NEW DELHI: India’s power sector tendering pipeline is now shifting towards hybrid and storage-based projects, reflecting a growing focus on improving energy reliability and supporting renewable energy integration, according to a report by Nuvama Research.The report also noted that the country currently has an adequate solar power supply, with solar-hour electricity prices remaining low at…
Until a few years ago, your 40s were supposed to be golden years in your career—peak experience, fat paychecks, leadership gigs. Instead, you’re “payroll cholesterol” for companies now! Bengaluru influencer Rajiv Talreja went viral some time back, warning corporate employees about it on social media. Higher salaries and benefits make such employees a liability for…
Imran Khan (Image credit: AFP) NEW DELHI: Indian greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev are among 14 former international captains who have expressed “deep concern” over the reported decline in the health of jailed cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan. In a joint appeal, they have called on the Pakistan government to ensure he is provided adequate medical…
Denmark has a lot of Viking history, and you can see it in many places. Old forts, rune stones, and burial mounds tell stories of warriors, leaders, and seafarers. Some sites are lively, with markets and reconstructed villages, while others are quiet and give a sense of what life was like hundreds of years ago….
With England and West Indies sealing Super Eight qualification from Group C, Scotland and Nepal are left playing for pride at the Wankhede Stadium. The contest may carry no qualification stakes, but for two teams who have endured campaigns filled with near-misses and hard lessons, a win would offer meaningful closure. Nepal began with promise,…
Fuelled by a vigorous campaign across Telangana’s urban belts, the Congress secured a resounding win in the recent civic body elections, clinching a majority in 66 of 116 municipalities while emerging as the single largest party in 18 others. The Congress also bagged three of seven municipal corporations that went to polls, even as it…
The Helix nebula, imaged here, lies 650 light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. Also known as NGC 7293, it is a typical example of planetary nebulae. (Image credit: Nasa) As children, many of us remember lying on terraces or open fields, trying to count stars. One, two, three and then losing track. Your parents would…
NEW DELHI: Zimbabwe on Tuesday advanced to the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their decisive Group B clash against Ireland was abandoned due to persistent rain, a result that also knocked former champions Australia and Ireland out of the competition.With both sides sharing a point each, Zimbabwe moved to five points…
Equity benchmark indices ended higher for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, supported by gains in banking, IT and capital goods stocks.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 173.81 points, or 0.21 per cent, to close at 83,450.96. During the session, it touched a high of 83,598 and a low of 82,987.43.The 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 42.65…