Tea is the world’s most popular drink, except for plain old water. Whether we’re talking matcha, Earl Grey or oolong, it’s all made from the leaves of one species of plant, Camellia sinensis. (Any other tea-like brew is technically a tisane or herbal tea.) That one tea plant yields teas in an astonishing rainbow of...
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Excessive demands vs best offer: What led to Iran-US ceasefire talks collapse
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at securing a ceasefire and a broader diplomatic framework ended without an agreement after nearly 21 hours of intense discussions in Islamabad.US Vice President JD Vance, who led Washington’s delegation, confirmed that American negotiators would return home empty-handed after failing to bridge key differences with Tehran....
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Science Snapshots: April 12, 2026
Night time lights are not just getting brighter New data challenge the traditional view that nightlights are becoming brighter everywhere. Based on satellite data from 2014 to 2022 of artificial nightlight, researchers found a nightscape both brightening and dimming. While global brightening, mainly due to urban expansion and rural electrification, increased radiance by 34% from...
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Artemis II: how NASA scientist, senior official Amit Kshatriya helped U.S. moon mission
From admiring rocket launches as a child growing up in Houston to steering the operations at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), scientist Amit Kshatriya has had a stellar innings at the space agency that has set on a mission to land astronauts on the moon. As NASA’s Associate Administrator, Wisconsin-born Mr. Kshatriya serves...
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IPL: Sanju Samson knocks down MS Dhoni’s record; joins KL Rahul to…
Sanju Samson, MS Dhoni After three low scores, Sanju Samson returned to form with a hundred as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to record their first win of IPL 2026 in Chennai on Saturday.Samson’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls was the key to one of Chennai’s better batting performances this season.Asked...
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‘Came here in good faith but … ‘: JD Vance on why Iran peace talks failed
US Vice President JD Vance said peace talks with Iran in Pakistan had failed, adding that the American delegation would now return home after marathon negotiations ended without a deal. Speaking in Islamabad after more than 20 hours of discussions, Vance said the US had entered the talks “in good faith” but was unable to...
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Pro-Palestine rally: Over 500 arrested in London for protesting
More than 500 people were arrested in London, on Saturday, during a pro-Palestinian demonstration held in support of the banned group Palestine Action, according to police.In a post on X, the Metropolitan Police said, “523 people were arrested today for showing support for a proscribed organisation”.Earlier in the day, officers had already detained more than...
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Prototype fast breeder reactor | Nuclear paradox
A fast breeder reactor (FBR) gets its name from two features. First, it ‘breeds’ more nuclear fuel than it consumes. Second, it uses fast neutrons — ones that haven’t been slowed — to initiate nuclear fission. France began building an FBR called Superphénix in 1976. After spending around $10 billion, the reactor became critical in...
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Melanie Collins drops beach snap, gives glimpse of relaxing offseason
melanie collins (Getty Images) The NFL calendar may be quiet for now, but for Melanie Collins, the pause offers a rare chance to step back. After wrapping up her eighth season with CBS, Collins signed off from the NFC Championship Game between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, a fitting end to another demanding...
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IPL drama! Rana confronts umpire as Stubbs denied glove change – Watch
Photo/screengrab After three low scores, Sanju Samson returned to form with a hundred as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026 in Chennai on Saturday.Samson (115 not out, 56 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (59, 36 balls) added 113 runs for the second wicket to take...
