Author: Rahul M

The behavior of water has fascinated scientists for centuries. While we’re all familiar with its flow and movement, what happens when water is confined and unable to move? For the longest time, researchers were unsure how water interacts with the molecules it’s trapped between, especially when it’s in such tight spaces that it can’t flow or shift. Now, a team of chemists led by Frank Biedermann, at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, has uncovered a striking discovery: even immobilized water is highly energetic, and its energy can be harnessed to strengthen molecular bonds. This finding could have a…

The Hektoria Glacier, a relatively small feature by Antarctic standards, has been the focus of intense research due to its sudden and dramatic change. Between November and December 2022 alone, the glacier lost a staggering 8 kilometers of ice, marking a nearly tenfold increase in retreat speed compared to previous records. The event has triggered questions about whether other glaciers in the region could follow suit, with potentially disastrous effects on global sea levels. The rapid ice loss underscores the growing vulnerability of Antarctic glaciers, many of which rest on fragile ice plains, to the warming effects of climate change.…

U.S. proposals to end the war between Russia and Ukraine offer a starting point for talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, as he told Ukrainian forces to pull back or be overrun by Russia’s bigger army.“We need to sit down and discuss this seriously,” Putin told reporters at the end of a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan. “Every word matters.”He described U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan as “a set of issues put forward for discussion” rather than a draft agreement.“If Ukrainian troops withdraw from the territories they occupy, hostilities will cease. If they don’t withdraw, we will achieve this by…

In what seemed like a direct exchange, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar – who is considered to be staking claim for the CM post as per a ‘prior agreement’ – shared cryptic posts on social media Thursday.Shivakumar first grabbed the headlines Thursday morning with a post on X. “Keeping one’s word is the greatest strength in the world,” he said in the post. Attached to it was a black and white image of Shivakumar talking to the media and had a quote, “Word power is world power. The biggest force in the world was to…

The Karnataka Cabinet Thursday cleared amendments to the Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Act to collect a 2 per cent cess at multiplexes.

 The cess collected will be transferred to the Karnataka State Unorganised Workers Social Security Board to fund welfare programs for the employees in the cinema and cultural sphere, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said. 

 The Karnataka Cine and Cultural Activists (Welfare) Amendment Bill, 2025, will be tabled in the upcoming winter session of the legislature starting December 8.

 The Cabinet also cleared a ‘One Time Settlement’ scheme for Bangalore Water Supply and…

In what appears to be a new modus operandi to defraud innocent people, cyber criminals are now targeting their victims by threatening to implicate them in the Pahalgam terror attack. In a recent case of cyber fraud, a 68-year-old lawyer committed suicide in Bhopal after cyber criminals threatened to implicate him in the Pahalgam terror attack. The victim Shivkumar Verma, from Jahangirabad’s Barkhedi area, hanged himself on Tuesday (25th November). He was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Verma was alone at his home when the incident occurred. His wife was in Delhi, visiting their married daughter,…

Every November, Black Friday lures shoppers in with promises of massive savings and limited-time offers. But beneath the surface of discounts lies a carefully crafted psychological strategy designed to make consumers spend more than they initially intended. The rush to buy is not just about bargains—it’s about manipulating how our brains process decisions under pressure. As we are bombarded with “today-only” deals and “only 3 left” notifications, the pressure mounts. These tactics take advantage of how our brains are wired to respond to urgency and scarcity, pushing us to act quickly with less information. Understanding the science behind these decisions…

The Nuh police in Haryana have arrested a lawyer for spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI. On Wednesday (26th November), officials said the arrest was made after a central investigative agency shared specific input. This is the third time this year that a suspected Pakistani spy has been caught in the Mewat region of Haryana. The arrested advocate has been identified as Rizwan, a resident of Kharkhadi village in Nuh, Haryana. He is practising at the Gurugram court. The police said that Rizwan was picked up two days ago, and as the investigation into the case progressed, he was…

The Revanth Reddy-led Telangana government’s decision to merge 27 urban local bodies around Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road (ORR) into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) just ahead of the rural local body polls has sparked a political row, with the BJP and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) strongly opposing it.For the merger, the government has to amend the GHMC Act and the Telangana Municipalities Act. After floating the proposal last year, the Congress had cited efficient mobilisation of resources, disaster management and investments for the move. “There is no politics behind the move. The proposal was floated much earlier. As…

Finding the right wheelchair price in Malaysia involves more than just looking at numbers, it’s about balancing comfort, functionality, and cost. With options ranging from basic manual chairs to advanced motorized models, choosing the best fit for your needs can feel overwhelming. This guide will walk you through the factors to consider so you can make an informed decision without compromising on quality or affordability. Understanding Wheelchair Types and Their Costs Manual Wheelchairs Manual wheelchairs are the most common and usually the most affordable option. The user or a caregiver propels them and comes in various designs to meet different…