Airtel prepaid plan tweaks: Brokerages estimate per-user revenue lifts ranging from Rs 4 to Rs 12Bharti Airtel has withdrawn select prepaid plans, prompting customer upgrades. This move is expected to increase average revenue per user b...
16 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
In 2017, geologists argued that Earth has an eighth continent; Zealandia covers 4.9 million square kilometres, with 94% lying beneath the PacificZealandia is a colossal geological entity primarily resting underwater in the Pacific Ocean. Despite its submerged status, its extensive co...
15 Aug, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
In 1915, pack ice sank Shackleton’s Endurance; 107 years later, explorers found its wreck remarkably intact beneath the Weddell SeaAfter a century-long mystery, Sir Ernest Shackleton's ship Endurance has been discovered beneath the ice of the Weddell Sea. The remarkable...
15 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Quote of the day by Rachel Carson: 'Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never...' - American marine biologist's insightful take on on nature, happiness and inner peaceQuote of the day by Rachel Carson: Renowned for her contributions as a marine biologist and conservation advocate, Rachel Carson emphasized...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Skyways Air sets price band for Rs 582.8 crore IPO; issue to open on Aug 24Skyways Air Services will launch its ₹582.8 crore IPO on August 24, with the price band set at ₹131–138 per share. The issue will close on ...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
In 2009, Monterey Bay scientists used live underwater footage to expose a surprising secret of a deep-sea fish. 13 years later, their ROVs had logged 5,600 dives, helping reveal why the ocean's strangest creatures can look radically different after collectionDeep Pacific creatures exhibit unique survival strategies in perpetual darkness. Some animals produce their own light, while others possess...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Between 2001 and 2010, more than 2,500 New York subway cars were sunk into the Atlantic — decades later, they have become a thriving underwater reefA fleet of old subway cars from New York City has found an unexpected second life at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Sunk off the Delawar...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Marine heatwaves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: ResearchersMarine heatwaves are having a growing impact on human health in multiple ways. These extreme temperatures can exacerbate storms and raise c...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Will Bharti Airtel’s ARPU increase after scrapping Rs 299, other popular prepaid plans? What JM Financial saysBharti Airtel could see a 2% rise in ARPU after withdrawing four entry-level prepaid plans, including the popular Rs 299 pack, JM Financial...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Airtel rationalises prepaid portfolio, move seen lifting tariffs by 3-4%Bharti Airtel has discontinued several popular prepaid recharge plans nationwide. This move effectively increases Airtel's tariffs by three...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Airtel withdraws four prepaid plans, Rs 299 users face 16% price hikeBharti Airtel has removed four prepaid plans, impacting subscribers of the Rs 299 pack. These subscribers now face a higher cost for simila...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
In 1977, a Saudi prince towed a chunk of Alaskan iceberg to Iowa and served 4,000-year-old ice to guests. Decades later, his bizarre plan to ship icebergs for drinking water is attracting serious engineering interestA Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs for freshwater in 1977. Engineering challenges prevented this ambitious plan from becoming reality....
12 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Ashish Kacholia, Vijay Kedia beat Nifty in Q1, portfolios swell up to 40%India’s superstar investors outperformed the Nifty in Q1 FY27, with portfolio values rising as much as 40%. Ashish Dhawan led the pack with...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Amazon ordered to pay Rs 10,000 after customer cancels mattress order, but fails to get Rs 8,000 refund; here's whyA customer who cancelled an Amazon mattress order after it went undelivered and was assured a refund through the app never received the mon...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Zero forex markup credit cards: Does it mean zero cost? Check this before your international travelPlanning an international trip? A 'zero forex markup' credit card promises savings, but hidden charges and fluctuating exchange rates can s...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Indian Navy chief Admiral Swaminathan begins four-day Mauritius visit to deepen maritime securityChief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan is set to visit the island nation of Mauritius on a four-day official visit aime...
10 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Q1 Results Tracker: Tata Motors, Vodafone Idea among 2,045 companies set to announce earnings this weekGoldman Sachs expects the Nifty 50 to rebound to 26,500 by June 2027, above its current record high, as India’s macro backdrop improves. Lo...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.21 AM IST