Scientists have uncovered a colossal magma reservoir, the largest ever imaged, lurking miles beneath the Andes. This molten body, approximately 125 miles wide, is actively expanding, causing the entire Altiplano-Puna plateau to rise. In the high Andes region of South America lies the Altiplano-Puna plateau, a harsh, windswept terrain reminiscent of something found on another…
India’s export diversification strategy gained momentum in FY26, with ships, boats, telecom instruments, pulses, marine products, graphite and explosives emerging as key growth drivers as exporters entered new markets and added fresh product-country combinations, according to an ET report.According to an analysis by the commerce department, India expanded its export footprint through 1,821 new principal…
Professional golfer Aaron Rai’s career-defining moment wasn’t a win, but meeting Gaurika Bishnoi at the 2018 Hero Indian Open. Their shared passion for golf and mutual understanding have forged a strong partnership, with Rai crediting Bishnoi for his personal and professional growth. The couple now practices together, highlighting their supportive and competitive dynamic. For most…
Maria Branyas Morera, who lived to 117, defied aging expectations. image Credit: Wikipedia Imagine having a 117th birthday celebration with a sharp mind, a strong heart, and enough energy for the daily walk. If you’re Maria Branyas Morera, this was not just a wish; it was her reality. Although most people think of getting older…
The recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices could influence vehicle buying trends in India, with rising running costs expected to push more buyers towards fuel-efficient options such as hybrids, CNG vehicles and EVs. Fuel prices have historically played a major role in shaping consumer preferences in the Indian automotive market. Over the…
India’s current account deficit (CAD) is likely to widen sharply to 2.3 per cent of GDP in FY27 from 0.9 per cent in FY26 amid elevated oil prices and external sector pressures, according to a report by foreign brokerage HSBC, PTI reported.The report also projected the balance of payments (BoP) deficit to widen to $65…
NEW DELHI: “14 years of my struggle has come true today.” Those were the words of Macneil Hadley Noronha to his coach Irfan Sait, after receiving the call from Chennai Super Kings. Sait says it was the most emotional he had seen the Karnataka all-rounder, who struggled to gather himself after learning he would join…
In a world where children are expected to speak up in class, present ideas clearly, handle social situations with ease and carry themselves with confidence, communication has become more than a soft skill. It is a life skill. Yet for many students, especially in the middle school and teen years, confidence does not arrive automatically….
A routine fishing trip on Lake Michigan led to an extraordinary discovery: a pre-Civil War shipwreck, the George L. Newman. Image Credit: Gemini A typical weekend fishing trip ends with stories about what went wrong. When Tim Wollak and his six-year-old daughter, Henley, took their boat on a trip near Green Island on Lake Michigan,…
South Indian Bank opens IT recruitment for 16 roles; applications close on May 25 South Indian Bank has started the online application process for recruitment to multiple positions in its IT department. The bank has invited applications from Indian nationals for 16 different roles across Scale I, II and III categories. The application process began…