China planted trees the Taklamakan Desert for nearly 50 years. Satellites now show the landscape is capturing more carbon than it releases

Humanities graduates are increasingly succeeding in civil services exams, while engineering graduates, despite dominating the pool, overwhelmingly choose Humanities for their optional subjects. This trend, highlighted by UPSC data, has prompted parliamentary calls to review the exam’s optional component, questioning fairness and the need for greater domain expertise alongside generalist skills. The shift suggests a…

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has announced her next Hollywood venture, a sci-fi action thriller. She will star opposite Russell Crowe in the film titled ‘Bluefly’. The movie’s plot involves a deep Congo mission to recover a mysterious downed aircraft. This project marks another significant international role for the acclaimed Indian actress. ‘Bluefly’ is scheduled for production…

Are housing societies allowed to impose user charges for facilities like gyms or swimming pools separately from maintenance? Know what the law says. The law says the Apartment Owners Association cannot impose arbitrary, retrospective or discriminatory charges that effectively deny equal access to common amenities.