In 1868, a solar eclipse in India revealed a mysterious element in the Sun that would not be found on Earth for 27 years

During the solar eclipse of 1868 in India, astronomers stumbled upon an enigmatic yellow spectral line, initially observed by Pierre Jules Janssen. Although its significance was not immediately recognized, Norman Lockyer soon named the unidentified element helium upon further analysis. Eventually, William Ramsay verified helium’s presence on Earth in 1895 by extracting it from a…

Meet the red handfish, the critically endangered ‘walking’ fish that became Photo Ark’s 18,000th species

For 20 years, photographer Joel Sartore has been documenting animals through his Photo Ark project, which has now reached its 18,000th species. The latest addition is the critically endangered red handfish, a tiny marine fish that uses its fins to move across the seafloor. Sartore hopes the project will raise awareness about threatened species and…

Suniel Shetty meets Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary to discuss 50-60 day film shoot in the state

Actor-producer Suniel Shetty recently engaged in discussions with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary in Patna regarding an anticipated film shoot slated for October 2026. During their meeting, Shetty emphasized the significance of Bihar’s evolving film policies and its rising status as a favored filming locale. The proposed production is projected to take fifty to sixty…

Indofast, GLIDA to set up 100+ battery-swapping stations across India

Indofast Energy and GLIDA will co-locate battery swapping stations at charging sites. They aim to establish fifty sites with over one hundred swapping stations. This collaboration creates integrated EV energy destinations for users. Delivery riders and fleet operators will benefit from quick battery swaps. The partnership accelerates Indofast Energy’s network expansion into high-footfall markets.