The world’s loneliest tree had no other tree within 400 km across the Sahara Desert and roots over 30 metres deep to reach hidden groundwater, then one drunk truck driver knocked it down after 300 years of survival | World News

Deep in Niger’s Ténéré Desert once stood what was widely regarded as the world’s loneliest tree, an umbrella thorn acacia that survived for around 300 years despite having no other tree within roughly 400 kilometres. Hidden beneath the scorching Sahara, its roots stretched more than 30 metres underground to reach precious groundwater, allowing it to […]

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Watch: India honour Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont as England legends bid farewell

India’s historic victory in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s was followed by touching tributes to retiring England greats Heather Knight and Tammy Beaumont, bringing the curtain down on two glittering international careers. India beat England by 270 runs at the Home of Cricket, but the celebrations briefly gave way to heartfelt farewells for two […]

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Makers of Ranveer Singh’s Pralay in talks with 28 Days Later’s prosthetics team for zombie effects: Report : Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh’s upcoming zombie thriller Pralay is reportedly aiming to bring a new level of realism to the horror genre. According to a report by Mid-Day, the makers have initiated discussions with members of the prosthetics team behind Danny Boyle’s cult horror film 28 Days Later (2002) to create the creature effects for the film. […]

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India and Spain Discuss Strengthening Supply Chains and Industrial Partnerships

New Delhi, July 14: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Spain’s Minister of Industry and Tourism, Jordi Hereu, to explore new opportunities for enhancing India-Spain cooperation in trade, investment, manufacturing, innovation, tourism, and other future-ready sectors. These key areas of the economy play a vital role in development, competitiveness, and job creation. […]

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Alia Bhatt joins Sohum Shah’s Tumbbad 2 cast; reunites with Pen Studios after Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR : Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt has officially joined the cast of Tumbbad 2, the upcoming sequel to the 2018 cult fantasy horror film Tumbbad. The actor will star alongside Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the film, which is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 3, 2027. The sequel will be directed by Adesh Prasad and is […]

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Meet Anil Menon: Indian-origin Nasa astronaut set to liftoff on first 8-month ISS mission today; here’s what he will do in space |

The International Space Station is about to welcome a new crew as Nasa astronaut Anil Menon prepares for his first journey into orbit. The mission is scheduled to lift off today, that is, 14 July 2026, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard the Russian Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, carrying Menon alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov […]

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France equips Rafale with low-cost rockets to tackle Shahed-style drone threats

France has successfully integrated 68mm laser-guided rockets onto its Rafale fighter jet, adding a lower-cost weapon designed to counter the growing threat from drones. The move comes as air forces increasingly look for affordable alternatives to expensive air-to-air missiles amid the rapid proliferation of unmanned aerial threats.The program is known as Lutte anti-drone sur avion […]

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July 14, Birthday Horoscope: Here’s what the tarot cards have in store for you

If you were born on July 14, your tarot cards reveal a year of karmic balance, powerful transformation, inner wisdom, resilience, and joyful celebrations. Birthday Horoscope (Canva) Overall Energy The Justice card sets the tone for a year of fairness, accountability, and karmic rewards. Every decision carries extra significance, making this the perfect time to […]

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Japan’s 2011 megaquake sent a seismic wave nearly 2,900 km to Earth’s core, which returned 13 minutes later and shifted the entire country eastward |

A seismic wave generated by Japan’s devastating 2011 magnitude 9.0 Tohoku-Oki earthquake travelled nearly 2,900 kilometres to the boundary of Earth’s core, reflected back about 13 minutes later and shifted the entire country eastward by roughly six millimetres, according to a study published in the journal Science. The movement was far too small for anyone […]

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