Month: September 2026

Recent research has unveiled that bending ultrathin diamond membranes generates electricity, defying previous beliefs about diamonds’ electrical characteristics. By employing a novel exfoliation technique to produce flexible diamond layers, the team discovered that deforming these tiny membranes leads to a voltage difference, caused by crystal boundaries. This advancement paves the way for innovative applications, including…

In 1859, Thomas Austin introduced European rabbits into Australia, intending to create a sport. Their population exploded to 600 million by 1950. Although disease and management strategies have lessened their numbers, they still wreak havoc on the environment and agricultural sectors, costing over A$200 million each year. This ongoing invasion poses a serious ecological dilemma…

2-wheelers stolen from Assam recovered in Nagaland’s Mon

2-wheelers stolen from Assam recovered in Nagaland’s Mon

‘My jaw physically dropped like a cartoon’: US woman summoned to court on wedding day in Rome

NHRC seeks action on Jagannath Sagar encroachment in Jeypore

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited eligible Higher Educational Institutions to apply for recognition to offer Open and Distance Learning and online programmes for the 2026-27 academic year. The application process covers sessions beginning January-February 2027 onwards. Institutions must register through the UGC DEB portal, while applications will be scrutinised before recognition is granted.

The Supreme Court’s recent verdict has annulled all FIRs filed against students engaged in protests related to NEET across the country. This notable decision serves justice to the protesting individuals and their grieving families. Moreover, it mandates the government to offer compensation to the relatives of those who tragically took their own lives. CJP’s Abhijeet…

Mukesh Khanna responded to backlash after featuring alongside Samay Raina in a mobile ad, asserting that the advertisement bore no relation to Raina’s contentious show. He emphasized his consistent disapproval of the show and ‘roasting programmes’ in general, while acknowledging Raina’s enterprising nature and warm demeanor during filming. Khanna maintained that his stance on the…

Actress Divya Seth Shah poignantly commemorates her daughter Mihika Shah in what would have been her birthday month. In heartfelt reflections, she expresses that her life now centers around the memory of both Mihika and her late daughter. Tragically, Mihika, aged 23, passed away in Mumbai on August 5, 2024, following a seizure related to…