Image Credit: Leiden University A forgotten recipe written by the 17th-century Dutch poet, musician and scholar ‘Constantijn Huygens’ has allowed researchers to bring a centuries-old fragrance back to life. The scent, which Huygens may have created to preserve the memory of his mother after her death, offers a unique personal glimpse into the life of…
Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan will be reuniting in the upcoming thriller drama ‘Haiwaan’ directed by Priyadarshan. Earlier seen in ‘Tashan’, the Khiladi recalled a funny incident from the shooting of the 2008 film. Akshay revealed what he saw when Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s love story was just beginning.Akshay Kumar and Saif…
Representative Image of a thriving savanna ecosystem flourishing after pine forest removal, with diverse native plants and insects (AI-generated image) A patch of rare savanna habitat in the Ottawa Valley has recovered remarkably well after decades under a planted pine forest, according to a study examining restoration efforts at a site called The Sandhills near…
Quote of the day by Lionel Richie(Image Credit: Instagram) Have you ever tried so hard to be a version of yourself that others expect that you forgot what you actually wanted for yourself? Lionel Richie touched on that feeling in one of his beloved songs, turning a familiar struggle with expectations into words that still…
Self-exiled British-Pakistani politician Altaf Hussain (File photo) Self-exiled British-Pakistani politician Altaf Hussain has alleged a “silent struggle” is underway between Pakistan’s powerful military establishment and President Asif Ali Zardari, warning that a debate over creating new provinces could push the country into a major political and security crisis.The founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM)…
Mukesh Khanna questions Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram after ‘Animal’, raises concerns over Ravana’s screentime in ‘Ramayana’: ‘Aastha ko chot pahunchegi’ Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has shared his thoughts on Nitesh Tiwari‘s much-awaited ‘Ramayana: Part 1’, which features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana. Known for his iconic portrayal of Bhishma Pitamah,…
With countries fighting wars and natural calamities sweeping away civilisations, it seems a global collapse might be a spark away. But the possibility of entire humanity vanishing off the face of Earth seems a little less plausible with the years of effort we have spent preparing solutions for such situations. However, not everyone can be…
Ulanqab’s operating computing capacity rose from 24,000P in 2024 to 172,000P by August 2026 China’s artificial-intelligence boom is no longer confined to laboratories, software companies or technology districts in its biggest cities.By the end of 2025, China had 602 million generative-AI users, up 141.7 per cent from a year earlier, according to the China Internet…
One of the world’s most difficult plastics to recycle could soon have a far more valuable second life. Scientists at Virginia Tech have developed a chemical method that converts polyvinyl chloride, or PVC, into polyalphaolefin, an important material used in high-performance lubricants including engine oil. The approach tackles a longstanding problem with PVC, which is…
Vedika Pinto opens up on pushing herself to avoid typecasting and rejecting roles similar to Sudha (Image Credits Instagram and Netflix) Vedika Pinto is keen to ensure that the success of ‘Musafir Cafe’ does not limit the choices she makes as an actor. While the popularity of her character Sudha from the series, has given…