The Airbus A320 with 145 people on board had encountered severe turbulence near Odisha and then suddenly dropped 300 feet. NEW DELHI: The captain operating Air India’s turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight on Tuesday (Aug 4) reportedly tested positive in a psychoactive substances (dope) test conducted on arrival, according to multiple sources. The airline did not confirm…
The history student who changed physics forever: The PhD thesis Albert Einstein said had ‘lifted a corner of the great veil’. (Photo: X Post) Most students change their majors once and never look back. Louis de Broglie did exactly that — and ended up changing the course of modern physics.Born into a French aristocratic family…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) FIFA has launched a strong defence of president Gianni Infantino, accusing unnamed critics of mounting a “concerted and ongoing effort” to undermine the governing body and its president amid fresh allegations concerning his time at UEFA.The statement came after UEFA confirmed that a “departure payment” was made to a…
Walk carefully today, in body and in speech. The stars ask for caution, especially while driving, crossing busy roads, climbing stairs in a hurry, or handling tools and machinery at work. Mars throws a bit of impatience into your movements, and one rushed moment can create needless trouble.There could be negative news that is in…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has permitted Reserve Bank of India to print 2 billion pieces of polymer notes initially for field trials, govt informed Parliament on Monday.Minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary told the Lok Sabha that the one billion pieces each of Rs 10 and Rs 20 notes, which are hard to find,…
India’s first-ever para athletics gold medallist Sharmila Dhankar India enjoyed a memorable Day 5 at the Commonwealth Games as Sharmila Dhankar won a historic gold, Sarvesh Kushare, Valluri Ajaya Babu and Gyaneshwari Yadav claimed silver medals, while Shilpa K. Shyla and Bindyarani Devi added bronze medals. The six-medal haul took India’s overall tally to 10…
Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin bow out in Chess quarterfinals India’s campaign in the Chess tournament at the Esports World Cup ended in the quarterfinals on Friday, with Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin finishing among the top eight.Arjun, representing Gen.G Esports, lost to Team Falcons’ Hikaru Nakamura after their quarterfinal was decided in an Armageddon tiebreak.The…
The protest launched by Congress and left-wing student unions in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has posed several serious questions before the country’s political culture and democratic system. Congress and left-wing organizations have demanded the immediate removal of Gyanesh Kumar from the post of Chief Election Commissioner.A petition regarding this had also been…
An 1847 painting made by a not-so-popular artist wouldn’t have much historical or monetary value for most. But to Jackie Sondell, whose three grandparents died in the Holocaust, it’s a priceless family heirloom. The Austrian deputy consul general in the Twin Cities, from his posting in New York, lifted the top off a cardboard box…
October begins close to home, Aries. Family needs, household spending, and the comfort of familiar people claim your attention, but there is warmth in the exchange. You may find that a simple conversation with your mother or another elder clears the way for a practical decision. Social activity and competition also favour you in the…