The perfect flaw: how a diamond defect is changing quantum physics

Spread the love      Imagine a diamond. You probably thought of a clear and flawless gemstone used in jewellery. But to a physicist, a perfect diamond might actually be quite boring. Something magical happens when the diamond is just a little broken. For decades, scientists have been fascinated by a specific type of defect in the diamond crystal lattice called the nitrogen-vacancy...

Rohit Sharma offered vada pav by a fan; Hitman’s reaction goes viral – watch

Spread the love       Rohit Sharma (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma on Tuesday politely declined a fan’s offer of a vada pav, keeping his focus firmly on preparations for India’s upcoming ODI series against New Zealand. The Indian batter, who recently turned out for Mumbai in two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches, has been spending extended hours in training with...

US strikes in Venezuela: Jaishankar expresses India’s concern; urges nations to prioritise people’s safety

Spread the love       NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said the safety of people in Venezuela is India’s primary concern amid the crisis following US military operations in the country and the capture of President Nicolas Maduro and his wife.Speaking in Luxembourg, Jaishankar urged all parties involved in the crisis to sit down and reach a position...

No security red flag, no venue shift: ICC rejects Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup request

Spread the love       Bangladesh are scheduled to play three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai. NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has found no actionable security inputs to support Bangladesh’s concerns over player safety in India and has, for now, rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) request to relocate its matches from the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World...

Ayesha Curry promotes Jamaican tourism after devastating hurricane

Spread the love       Image via Getty Jamaica is still recovering from Hurricane Melissa. NBA legend Stephen Curry’s wife, Ayesha Curry, is actively involved in efforts to support the island in this venture. The philanthropist, through her latest Instagram post, urged the fans to contribute in whatever way possible. She stepped up and promoted tourism. Ayesha requested that her followers include...

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for Jan 7 – check list

Spread the love       Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today (January 7, 2026) are Varun Beverages Ltd, Havells, and IREDA. Let’s take a look:Varun Beverages Ltd – Trend Resumption After BreakoutBuy near: ₹490–₹485 | Stop Loss: ₹460 |...

Science quiz: A millennia-old calendar system

Spread the love      Science quiz: A millennia-old calendar system Visual: Identify this Roman deity associated with gates and transitions, and identified as the tutelary deity of January. START THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | Identify this Roman deity associated with gates and transitions, and identified as the tutelary deity of January. Spread the love      

After 10 daughters, Haryana couple welcome a son; father denies patriarchy claims

Spread the love       Representative Image JIND: A woman in Haryana has given birth to her 11th child — a son — after having ten daughters, prompting renewed discussion around maternal health risks and the deep-rooted preference for male children. The woman, 37, and her husband Sanjay Kumar, a daily-wage labourer, have been married for 19 years. The baby was born...

Delhi: MC carries out demolition drive near Turkman Gate; 5 cops injured in stone pelting

Spread the love       MCD carries out demolition near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid following Delhi HC order NEW DELHI: At least five police personnel were injured on Wednesday after incidents of stone-pelting were reported during an early-morning demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) at an encroached area near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in Turkman Gate, close to Ramlila Maidan.The action,...

‘Controlled by me’: Trump says Venezuela to send US up to 50 million barrels of oil; lays out plan

Spread the love       Donald Trump President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Venezuela’s interim authorities would transfer between 30 million and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, with the crude to be sold at market prices and the proceeds controlled by the US government.“I am pleased to announce that the Interim Authorities in Venezuela will be turning...

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