An Indian student in the US took to Reddit and expressed her woes as her parents were denied a tourist visa from the Mumbai consulate. Of late, several incidents of Indians, including entrepreneurs, being denied tourist visas to the US have been reported. Visa officers have the right to reject visa applications of any individuals […]
Streaming giant Netflix on Thursday launched its premier visual effects and virtual production hub, Eyeline Studios, in Hyderabad. The move marks a major strategic push by the company into India’s rapidly growing animation, visual effects, gaming and comics (AVGC) sector. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Revanth Reddy, Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu, Information and […]
Nature occasionally reminds people just how powerful it can be. That reminder arrived again this week on Hawaii’s Big Island, where the Kilauea volcano began shooting massive fountains of lava high into the sky. The eruption looked almost unreal with the glowing streams of molten rock reportedly reaching nearly 1,000 feet, creating a dramatic sight […]
Nestled in the sun-drenched plains of Alicante province, the quaint Spanish town of Villena guards a secret that bridges earth and sky. Back in 1963, workers digging a gravel pit stumbled upon the Treasure of Villena, a dazzling hoard of over 60 Bronze Age artefacts weighing nearly 10 kilograms, mostly gleaming gold bowls, bracelets, and […]
For the first time, scientists have filmed high-speed video of a phenomenon where trees emit an electrical glow by generating sparks during thunderstorms. The results of a study published in Geophysical Research Letters show that the trees’ branches can emit faint blue light known as corona discharge, thanks to sensors and cameras deployed in the […]
Canadian leaders, some critics say, may be taking cues from political rhetoric south of the border. A social media post by Canadian political figure Daniel Tyrie questioning the presence of Indian-origin officials in government has triggered sharp backlash online, reigniting debate over immigration, identity and representation in public institutions.Canada is home to a rapidly growing […]
Imagine a vast underground palace, brimming with treasures and guarded by an army of stone warriors, sealed tight for over two millennia. This is the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, China’s first emperor, who unified the nation in 221 BC and chased immortality until he died in 210 BC. As per BBC, it was discovered […]
Actor Gulshan Devaiah is feeling deeply grateful as his 2023 film 8 A.M. Metro continues to receive heartfelt appreciation from audiences following its digital release on Amazon Prime Video. Despite a modest theatrical run when it first released in cinemas, the film has discovered a new wave of admiration on OTT, resonating with viewers in […]
Dubai confirms four-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 break for public and private sector employees / Image: file The Dubai Government Human Resources Department announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday for Dubai public sector employees, confirming a four-day break for government workers. The break will begin on Thursday, March 19, and government offices will reopen […]
