US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiationThe U.S. nuclear regulator is proposing to replace the 'As Low As Reasonably Achievable' (ALARA) radiation protection standard with objecti...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Why India is launching a mission to recover 'Green Boots' from Mount Everest site after 30 yearsIndian authorities are reportedly launching a challenging mission to retrieve the body of Dorje Morup, known as "Green Boots," from Mount E...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.19 PM IST
Do windshield sunshades really work? Here’s how much cooler they make your carParked cars can become dangerously hot, reaching deadly temperatures quickly due to the greenhouse effect. Windshield sunshades offer a sim...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
No sudden shelter from storms: What protected India's oil supply during Hormuz crisisIndia successfully navigated the Hormuz Strait closure, avoiding fuel shortages despite initial fears. This resilience wasn't due to last-m...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
WhatsApp opens username reservations: All you need to knowThose who have received the update can reserve a username by updating WhatsApp and navigating to Settings > Account > Username. The feature...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Lying frozen on Mount Everest for nearly 30 years, wearing 'Green Boots', one man's body is now at the center of a risky mission undertaken by IndiaAfter nearly three decades, the identity of Everest's iconic 'Green Boots' has been confirmed as Dorje Morup, an Indian climber lost in the...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
WhatsApp username: Should you use your real name or something else?WhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. This privacy upgrade lets you rese...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
WhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy blind spotThe app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames, which can be used to contact WhatsApp users when the feature is lau...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika visits Tezpur litchi farmers, discusses export growthPrepare at least 2 lakh saplings of famous Tezpur litchi for distribution next year- Assam’s Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika
29 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Waaree Energies shares crash 5%. Can this US ruling dent solar panel maker's image for long?Waaree Energies shares fell nearly 5% after a US Customs ruling triggered concerns over reputational impact despite the company’s clarifica...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
The best seat on Earth for the 2026 total Solar Eclipse might be in this Spanish cityThe 2026 total solar eclipse is set to be an extraordinary event, especially in Valencia, Spain. As the city lies in the path of totality, ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approachTwo tropical storms are threatening Japan, forcing over 100 flight cancellations and prompting evacuations due to flood and landslide risks...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
How can a giant planet be lighter than cotton candy? Scientists just found twoA groundbreaking super-puff planet discovery has revealed two giant exoplanets with densities below cotton candy, changing how scientists u...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Scientists just found Arctic marine heat waves have increased since the 1980s, and a Barents Sea event lasted 480 days because melting sea ice and warming waters are rewriting the region’s climate clockThe Arctic Ocean is experiencing unprecedented marine heatwaves, lasting longer and becoming more intense due to climate change and melting...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Scientists just made an all-silk cooling textile that reflects 94.8% of sunlight and lowers skin temperature by 4.3 °CScientists have engineered a revolutionary silk fabric, dubbed SilkNT, that cools the skin by an impressive 4.3°C without any batteries or ...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST