A rotating ‘garbage island’ spreads over 1.6 million sq km in the Pacific: Plastic averages 50 kilograms per square kilometre, and 75 to 86% of the debris comes from fishing gear

A floating and rotating ‘garbage island’ of an estimated area of 1.6 million square kilometres lies between Hawaii and California, according to a scientific estimate published in 2018. The area of the island is said to be larger than Para and nearly three times the size of metropolitan France. What exists here is a plastic […]

‘Voice sample is not required’: Rahul Gandhi’s counsel opposes plea in Savarkar defamation case

File photo: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: The defence counsel for leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday opposed a plea seeking his voice sample in the defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, grandson of Hindutva ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, in a Pune court.Gandhi’s lawyer […]

Meet Tina Jin, the 15-year-old Massachusetts student who turned animal bones into a new material for cleaning polluted water |

A 15-year-old Massachusetts student is exploring an unusual way to make polluted water cleaner: using discarded animal bones. Tina Jin, a student at Phillips Academy in Andover, developed a filtration system that uses ground cow, lamb or pig bones arranged in multiple layers to target different contaminants in water. Her research focuses on places where […]

Kangana Ranaut backs Isha Koppikar after the latter calls herself an ‘andhbhakt’: “I love my country I love my people” : Bollywood News

Isha Koppikar recently addressed the label of ‘andhbhakt’ while speaking about her love for India and her belief in contributing towards the country’s progress. The actress made it clear that her devotion is not towards any political party but towards her nation. Her remarks have now received support from actress turned politician Kangana Ranaut, who […]

Jamal Musiala reveals neurological issue after collapse in friendly for Bayern Munich

Jamal Musiala revealed he was dealing with a neurological issue after collapsing during Bayern Munich’s preseason friendly against Heidenheim, saying he had been diagnosed with temporary but easily treatable absence seizures. The 23-year-old Germany international went down shortly after coming on as a second-half substitute in Tuesday’s friendly, just three days after a similar incident […]

1 wheel, 11,000km, 1 mission: Kerala cyclist rides towards Nepal to spread anti-drug message

A civil engineering and interior designing graduate, Saneed said he has been involved in bike stunts for around 12 years. KOCHI: A Kerala cyclist is on an unusual mission to spread the message of staying away from drugs — riding thousands of kilometres on a bicycle without a front wheel.According to news agency ANI, Saneed, […]

Udaipur: चुनाव ड्यूटी से राहत चाहिए तो डॉक्यूमेंट जमा करवाकर करानी होगी मेडिकल बोर्ड से जांच, नया नियम जारी | New Rule For Udaipur Election Duty Exemption Medical Board Report Important

नए नियम के अनुसार चुनाव ड्यूटी से स्वास्थ्य कारणों से मुक्ति चाहने वाले कार्मिकों को प्रार्थना पत्र के साथ उपचार से संबंधित सभी दस्तावेज और आधार कार्ड की प्रति प्रस्तुत करनी होगी। ये एमबी चिकित्सालय की सामान्य शाखा, अधीक्षक कार्यालय के कमरा संख्या 4 में जमा करवाने होंगे। मेडिकल बोर्ड संबंधित कार्मिक की बीमारी और […]

Ancient humans in Israel ate snakes and lizards 15,000 years ago; 3,000 bones reveal what was on the menu | World News

At a cave on the slopes of Mount Carmel, thousands of small reptile bones accumulated alongside the remains of animals hunted and gathered by people more than 11,000 years ago. For years, their presence raised a straightforward but difficult question: were the snakes and lizards food, or had they ended up there through the activity […]

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 5: India On Cusp Of Huge Win As SL Slump To 175/6 At Lunch

OHH!!! Ravindra Jadeja struck Sonal Dinusha on the pads, prompting a loud LBW appeal from Team India. However, the umpire stood firm and signalled not out. On the very next delivery, Sonal attempted a sweep shot, and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant completed a sharp catch. Despite the appeal, the umpire once again ruled in the batter’s […]

Imran Khan’s sister meets him after 9 months as Pakistan SC orders hospital transfer for jailed ex-PM

Former Pak PM is set to be shifted to a hospital after top court’s order over health concerns Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi met him at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail on Tuesday after a gap of around nine months, following a Supreme Court order allowing weekly meetings between the former prime minister […]