Devdutt Padikkal joins Virat Kohli in elite list with Independence Day century (Image: Agencies) Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal etched his name in the record books by becoming only the second Indian cricketer to score an international century on Independence Day, August 15. Padikkal achieved the feat during the opening Test against Sri Lanka at the…
Solar Panel Waste: The Unknown Side of Solar Power Discarded solar panels could become a major global waste problem, with as much as 402 million tonnes of photovoltaic (PV) waste expected by 2060. But if these panels are recycled properly, the materials inside them could create almost $1 trillion (£770 billion) in economic value.According to…
At times, things go wrong even when you try with all your might to ensure they are right. It was in the 1970s, that Times Beach, a small town in Missouri, attempted to solve a common problem for dirt roads by spreading residual oil to reduce dust. Years later, it was discovered that some of…
Aamir Khan was spotted outside a Mumbai pet clinic on Saturday alongside his former wife Kiran Rao and their 14-year-old son, Azad Rao Khan. A video of the family leaving the clinic has surfaced online, showing Azad appearing emotional while Aamir carries what looks like a pet carrier.The sighting has sparked concern and speculation among…
Ukraine proposes temporary halt to Black Sea civilian attacks as grain trade hit, report (File photo) Ukraine has proposed a temporary halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea as a surge in strikes on ships and ports disrupts trade and raises concerns about global food supplies, according to a source familiar with…
Tamil superstar Suriya’s latest film ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ is currently enjoying a positive response on the big screens. The film written and directed by Venky Atluri features Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. As it was released in theatres on August 14, the film has already made fans curious regarding its OTT debut. ‘Vishwanath and…
In one of the first studies of its kind, scientists have claimed that the organisms living inside the gut of psychopaths may be the drivers of their peculiar behaviour. The research team has claimed that they have discovered a link between the specific balance of microflora in the gut and psychopathic behaviour.As detailed in the…
Lenders have been allowed to impose gradual restrictions on the devices after 30 days of the payment being overdue. Purchased a smartphone, laptop or tablet via loan financing? What happens if you miss an EMI? Can the lender lock your phone or block access to the device? According to a study by Home Credit Finance,…
Sharmila Tagore and former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s daughter Saba Pataudi has been away from the limelight while her brother Saif Ali Khan and sister Soha Ali Khan became actors and are more well known. But Saba is known to have her own individuality, is quite intellectual and fans love the anecdotes,…
USS Abraham Lincoln has been at centre of controversy over its prolonged deployment affecting sailors’ mental health The USS Abraham Lincoln, the US aircraft carrier that has spent months supporting American combat operations in the Middle East war against Iran, is set to return home, amid growing scrutiny over conditions faced by its roughly 5,000…