Spread the love 5 min readNew DelhiJul 6, 2026 02:04 PM IST While some exposures to environmental toxins are backed by decades of scientific evidence, others continue to spark debate, making it difficult for people to distinguish genuine health risks from exaggerated fears. To help simplify the conversation, Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, recently ranked several common environmental...
Oldest quasars ever found deepen ‘perplexing’ space mystery
Spread the love The Euclid space telescope has spotted the oldest quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — ever discovered, deepening a cosmic mystery that has been puzzling scientists. A quasar is the intensely luminous core of a distant galaxy powered by a supermassive black hole. As gas spirals into the black hole, extreme amounts of gravitational energy...
‘Remember me?’ Parvesh Verma fires back after Kejriwal’s ‘who are you’ jab at Nabin
Spread the love “National President is a very big deal, but do you even remember me or not?” Verma asked, taunting Kejriwal in return. NEW DELHI: Delhi minister Parvesh Verma took a swipe at former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal after he taunted BJP national president Nitin Nabin over the Ram Mandir fund embezzlement row.As the political slugfest over the donation...
NDA leaders allege ‘mass irregularities’ in Karnataka SIR; CM DK Shivakumar hits back
Spread the love NEW DELHI: A delegation of NDA leaders on Monday submitted a formal complaint to Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukumar, alleging that officials were showing “zero regard for the approved process” during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state.The delegation demanded a thorough inquiry, mandatory door-to-door re-verification of all enumeration forms, and...
‘History points to downside’: Michael Burry warns on Micron after Trump-linked donations
Spread the love America’s biggest investor Michael Burry has opened a short position against Micron Technology (MU) arguing that the memory chipmaker’s stock has reached ‘historically extreme’ levels. Recently, Micron donated $250 million into Trump Accounts, the government’s new savings scheme for American children. The $250 million breaks into two parts. Micron will match employee contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000...
Nuclear power push: India eyes uranium supply pact with Australia during PM Modi’s visit
Spread the love During the visit, Modi is also scheduled to attend the India-Australia CEOs Forum. (ANI photo) Nuclear power push: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia this week may see a key uranium supply agreement being signed. It’s one of the key expected outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to Australia this week, as India seeks to strengthen fuel...
‘A good starting point’: Tuchel jokes Kane could ask Trump over Quansah’s red card
Spread the love England head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. (AP Photo) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, joking that captain Harry Kane might have to call US President Donald Trump in an attempt to reverse Jarell Quansah’s red card.Tuchel’s remarks...
Why is red the colour of danger?
Spread the love Red has the longest wavelength of any colour in the visible spectrum, so it is scattered the least by particles in the air, such as fog, rain or dust. Thus, you can see a red sign from further away than, say, one in blue or green. Humans are also hardwired to notice red. It is the color...
PM Modi begins three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand: What’s on agenda
Spread the love NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed on a visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing India’s Act East Policy.During his six-day visit to the three countries, the Prime Minister is expected to advance India’s “MAHASAGAR” vision and deepen the country’s commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.“My visit to Indonesia and Australia...
‘We’re not doing right with Sanju Samson’: Ex-India cricketer’s blunt verdict
Spread the love India’s Sanju Samson (PTI Photo) Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar‘s return to India’s T20I side will have to wait, arguing that the current batting line-up leaves little room for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain despite his impressive performances.Patidar was not included in India’s 16-member squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against England. His...
