Source: NASA Earth Observatory In the remote reaches of southeastern Libya, the Sahara Desert holds formations that are both enigmatic and visually captivating. Among the most striking are the concentric rings of Jabal Arkanū, rising sharply from the otherwise flat desert plains. Their circular ridges, spanning kilometres across the landscape, have long intrigued explorers and…
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Tuesday underscored the importance of mother tongue in education, saying the Centre’s National Education Policy gives due weight to learning native languages.Speaking after releasing a biography of India’s first Railway Minister, John Matthai, Arlekar recalled Matthai’s contributions as an educationist and economist, according to a statement issued by the…
Vinayakan is confirmed for ‘Jailer 2’, reprising his role as Narasimhan despite his character’s demise in the first film. Mohanlal has also joined the shoot for the Rajinikanth starrer, directed by Nelson. Meanwhile, Vinayakan’s upcoming Malayalam film ‘Kalamkaval’ sees him as the protagonist with Mammootty playing the antagonist. Actor Vinayakan has officially confirmed that he…
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin essential for a wide range of physiological processes. Beyond preventing classical deficiency diseases such as scurvy, it contributes to antioxidant defence, immune function, collagen formation, and neurotransmitter synthesis. Scientific research continues to explore its broader role in health, including potential impacts on cardiovascular function,…
NEW DELHI: The protection enjoyed by a woman under Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is not available in proceedings related to Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema), which is governed by civil law, Delhi high court has ruled.Justice Neena Bansal Krishna dismissed a writ petition filed by a 53-year-old Canadian citizen challenging ED summons issued under…
Rupee on Tuesday tumbled 42 paise to close at an all-time low of 89.95 against the US dollar, extending its depreciation streak and edging closer to the crucial 90-per-dollar mark.So far, the rupee has depreciated by over 4% this year, falling 0.8% in November alone.This slump was mainly driven by speculators covering their short positions…
Virat Kohli, left, and Rohit Sharma during the first ODI cricket match of series between India and South Africa, at JSCA International Stadium Complex, in Ranchi, Jharkhand. (PTI Photo) Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz said his team will be in a better position against India at the 2027 ODI World Cup if India’s senior batters Rohit…
Despite the growing chatter around their futures and the team’s long-term roadmap, both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appeared unfazed. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Fresh off their commanding win in the series opener in Ranchi, senior pros Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma showed no signs of easing up as they put in a high-intensity training…
Near Stonehenge in Wiltshire, archaeologists confirmed a ring of twenty man-made pits around Durrington Walls, each about ten metres across/ Image: History.com Stonehenge has long appeared to be the centrepiece of Britain’s ancient ritual world. Yet scientists now argue it may have been only the visible tip of something far grander. Beneath the surrounding landscape…
CBSE recruitment 2025-26 notification released for 124 Group A, B, C posts CBSE recruitment 2025-26: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), New Delhi, has released the official notification for the recruitment of 124 Group A, B, and C non-teaching posts. The recruitment includes positions such as Assistant Secretary, Assistant Director, Accounts Officer, Superintendent, Junior…
