Author: Rahul M

Deposits of Indian customers in Swiss banks have declined by around 18 per cent over the past decade, according to the latest figures released by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). The data highlighted a drop from approximately 425 million Swiss francs in 2015 to 346 million Swiss francs in 2024. The SNB data also showed that Indian deposits had seen a sharp rise during the COVID-19 period, touching a 10-year high of around 602 million Swiss francs. However, the deposits started declining after the pandemic peak. In 2023, deposits stood at 309 million Swiss francs, but in 2024, it grows…

In the not-so-distant future, a profound shift in the global climate could thrust parts of the world into an unfamiliar and unsettling cold. Scientists are raising alarms about a collapse in one of the most vital systems that regulate our planet’s weather patterns. The ramifications of such a collapse could be far-reaching, with temperatures plunging to levels once considered unimaginable for many of the world’s major cities. What Is the AMOC, and Why Does It Matter? The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a critical network of ocean currents that acts like a giant conveyor belt, pulling warm water from…

Deep within the rugged landscape of West Java, Indonesia, a discovery has the potential to reshape our understanding of ancient civilizations. What appeared to be nothing more than a remote hilltop has now become the subject of heated debate and fascination. Researchers suggest the site could be far older than anyone ever imagined, possibly predating Egypt’s iconic pyramids by millennia. This revelation has sparked intense interest among scientists and archaeologists, who are attempting to unravel the secrets buried beneath the surface. A Monumental Find in Indonesia The site in question is Gunung Padang, located in the Cianjur District of West…

Summary The Buss family is selling its majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for $10 billion, a U.S. pro sports record Mark Walter of Guggenheim Partners will acquire the majority ownership, while the Buss family retains a minority share Jeanie Buss will remain as the Lakers’ governor, leading the team moving forward The Buss family is selling its majority stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for a reported $10 billion USD valuation, marking the most expensive price for a professional US sports organization. ESPN reports that Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners and TWG Global, will acquire the…

It’s a sensation many of us dread — plunging into freezing water. But recent findings suggest that this discomfort might hold a powerful secret to our health. For years, cold exposure has been used for everything from boosting energy to reducing inflammation. Now, scientists are suggesting that the benefits could go deeper than we thought, reaching into our cells and possibly even slowing aging. The Science Behind the Freeze Researchers at the University of Ottawa, led by physiologist Glen Kenny, have discovered that exposing the body to cold water triggers a remarkable biological process. The study, which was published in…

Far from the bustling cities of Papua New Guinea, on the remote Misima Island, an unexpected encounter is rewriting the story of the region’s rich biodiversity. Fred Kraus, a researcher from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, had traveled to the island to document the diversity of its reptile population. What he uncovered during his exploration, however, was far beyond anything he had anticipated. It was in a mining site on Misima Island that Kraus came across a series of snakes that seemed out of place—long, with distinctive white chins and large black eyes. Measuring around 4 feet in length,…

A LEGACY REFORGED: HICCUP AND TOOTHLESS TAKE FLIGHT AGAIN   Back at the start of the 2010s, DreamWorks Animation released How to Train Your Dragon, a new animated feature based on the popular young readers series by author Cressida Cowell. Directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, the film followed Hiccup, an undersized teenage Viking who longs to slay dragons like the rest of his tribe, until he injures a rare Night Fury and, instead of killing it, forms an unlikely bond with the creature he names Toothless. With voice performances by Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera,…

This is Berk. It snows nine months of the year and hails the other three. Any food that grows here is tough and tasteless. The people that grow here are even more so. The only upsides are the pets. While other places have ponies or parrots… we have… dragons as Jason’s Movie Blog takes an animated “cinematic flashback” look at DreamWorks’s classic How to Train Your Dragon (2010). HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON “One adventure will change two worlds” Director: Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois Writer: Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois, and Willam Davies Starring: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Craig Ferguson,…

A remarkable discovery in the Bogotá Altiplano region of Colombia has offered new insight into the ancient populations that once roamed the Americas. Researchers studying human remains have uncovered a group of individuals who lived as long as 6,000 years ago. What makes this discovery especially significant is the genetic data: these ancient people have no known genetic ties to other populations, past or present. The finding raises new questions about early human migration in South America. Unearthed Remains in the Bogotá Altiplano The research, led by Andrea Casas Vargas, a scientist at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, published May…

Octopuses have long captured the fascination of scientists and animal lovers alike for their remarkable intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and adaptive behaviors. Yet, a new breakthrough reveals that their cognitive complexity might be more familiar than we think—drawing an unexpected connection between these invertebrates and humans. The discovery, rooted in evolutionary science, sheds light on the shared origins of intelligence in both species. Tracing the Connection Recent research suggests that octopuses and humans may share an evolutionary link dating back 518 million years. This common ancestor, deep in our evolutionary past, could explain why octopuses have evolved such extraordinary intelligence despite…