A vast coronal hole, measuring approximately 800,000 kilometres across, has emerged on the surface of the sun. High-speed solar wind is being emitted from this region and is expected to reach Earth by January 31. Space weather experts indicate that this phenomenon has the potential to cause minor geomagnetic storm conditions, which could enhance auroral … Read more
Ben Affleck stepped out to tease his action-packed thriller RIP that reunites him with Matt Damon. The actor, 52, spoke onstage at the 2025 Next on Netflix Special Presentation held in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Jan. 29, introducing to attendees the first trailer for the crime thriller, directed by Joe Carnahan. RIP, inspired by true … Read more
While the return of India stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, among others, to the domestic circuit has grabbed the eyeballs of cricket experts and fans alike, former India cricketer-turned-pundit Aakash Chopra has drawn out a major talking point. Chopra stated that all the senior players have played only one Ranji game, as … Read more
A significant revelation about the dietary habits of early human ancestors suggests a strong reliance on plant-based foods rather than meat consumption. Evidence from fossilised teeth of Australopithecus africanus has provided a clearer picture of their dietary preferences. These findings, based on the chemical composition of tooth enamel, indicate that this early bipedal species, existing … Read more
The iconic “I Have a Dream” speech — delivered during the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on Aug. 28, 1963 — instantly comes to mind when reflecting on Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most transformative leaders of the civil rights movement. Before his assassination at age 39 on … Read more
India captain Rohit Sharma will show up in a Ranji Trophy match for the first time in almost a decade after he and rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal were named in Mumbai’s squad for their fixture against Jammu and Kashmir, starting January 23 at MCA-BKC Ground in Mumbai. The team will continue to be … Read more
Another significant mission was undertaken by SpaceX on January 9, with the deployment of a new set of spy satellites for the United States government. A Falcon 9 rocket carried the NROL-153 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, lifting off at 10:53 p.m. EST. This launch marked the seventh instalment of the National … Read more
A man who went to a neighborhood destroyed by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles found something else to care for in the rubble — a lonely dog left behind. Rick Miller told CNN on Jan. 9 that he had been checking in on a friend’s home in Altadena Calif. that was affected by the … Read more
File image of Jay Shah© ICC Newly-elected International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah will be felicitated by the BCCI’s state units on the sidelines of the Special General Meeting, scheduled in Mumbai on Sunday. Shah, a former BCCI secretary, became the youngest ICC chairman after he was elected unopposed in August last … Read more