Spread the love Two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other on the evening of June 24, reportedly affecting several of the country’s States and bringing entire buildings down in the capital Caracas. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the first quake of 7.1 magnitude had its epicentre off Venezuela’s Caribbean coast and the second, which struck only...
Why does wet paper tear so easily?
Spread the love As the southwest monsoon sweeps over India, people brace for storms, floods, and the occasional sight of a damaged bookstore or library. What makes the last a particularly sad sight is that paper tears easily when it’s wet. Paper is made primarily from wood pulp, which contains a dense network of cellulose fibers. Cellulose consists of the...
‘Emergency was assault on our Constitution’: PM Modi, BJP leaders mark ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’
Spread the love PM Modi and prominent BJP leaders observe ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the nation in observing ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas‘ (Constitution Murder Day) to mark the 51st anniversary of the Emergency, paying homage to those who defended democratic values during what he called “one of the darkest chapters...
2,004 calls, 238 hours & one final ‘signal’: How Pune businessman’s murder unfolded
Spread the love Pune Rural Police say the alleged conspiracy behind real estate businessman Ketan Agarwal’s death unfolded over months of secret communication, multiple meetings and repeated attempts to lure him to Lohagad Fort, a UNESCO world heritage site. PUNE: Pune Rural Police say the alleged conspiracy behind real estate businessman Ketan Agarwal’s death unfolded over months of secret communication,...
Cricketer Axar Patel shares morning staple: ‘Whether I have breakfast or not’
Spread the love 3 min readNew DelhiJun 25, 2026 09:30 AM IST Axar Patel cannot start his mornings without a dose of protein. He can skip his first meal, but a scoop of protein is a must before his takes on the day. In conversation with Jatin Sapru on his show Like An Athlete, the Indian cricketer opened up about his...
Neymar matches Pelé with one of Brazil’s rarest World Cup feat
Spread the love Brazil’s Neymar (10) celebrates after the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Neymar marked his long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup by reaching two of the most exclusive milestones in Brazilian football history during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Scotland. Coming off...
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s parents arrive in Belfast ahead of potential India debut
Spread the love Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and his parents NEW DELHI: The biggest question ahead of India’s first T20I against Ireland on Friday is whether teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his international debut.The 15-year-old has generated enormous excitement since being named in India’s squad, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if he gets an opportunity in the two-match series...
NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time
Spread the love NCERT Textbooks adds a new section on Emergency New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has, for the first time, introduced a section on the Emergency in a Class IX textbook, describing it as “one of the major challenges” to Indian democracy during a period when a majority of Fundamental Rights were suspended.The...
Watch: Venezuela, Japan & California shaken by powerful quakes within hours
Spread the love Venezuela earthquake, Japan quake, California earthquake (Image credit: X) Three powerful earthquakes struck different parts of the world within hours on Thursday, with twin earthquakes hitting Venezuela, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake shaking northeastern Japan and a magnitude 5.6 quake striking northern California, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).While the cluster of seismic events raised questions about...
Delhi horror: After 10-year-old’s rape, murder, accused cleaned cab, took ride
Spread the love After he cleaned the vehicle, police said Singh accepted a ride from Chakkarpur in Gurgaon and dropped the passenger in Nangloi (L); AI image used for representative purpose (R) NEW DELHI: Behind the wheel of a routine commercial cab sat a habitual offender who, after a heinous crime, allegedly operated with the precision of a professional.Police sources...
