Author: Rahul M

Researchers have developed a solar thermoelectric generator that is 15 times more efficient than the most advanced devices currently available. Researchers seeking greater energy independence have explored solar thermoelectric generators (STEGs) as a potential way to produce solar electricity. Unlike the photovoltaic cells found in most solar panels, STEGs can capture various forms of thermal […]

Sandalwood star Ajay Rao clarifies speculation around his marriage, urging fans and media to respect personal boundaries.Bengaluru: Speculation about Sandalwood actor Ajay Rao and his wife Swapna Rao’s marriage hit headlines yesterday, with reports suggesting they had approached the court for divorce. When contacted by NewsFirst, Ajay Rao stated he was unaware and would discuss the matter with his wife.Also Read:Bengaluru buzz: Sandalwood actor Ajay Rao’s marriage hits turbulence amid divorce petitionHours later, the actor himself clarified the situation on his official social media handles. In a heartfelt note, Ajay Rao requested fans and media to respect the family’s privacy…

Jacob Bethell is set to become England’s youngest international captain as he leads the team in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland starting September 17. At just 21 years old, Bethell will surpass the record previously held by former England cricketer Monty Bowden, who captained the side at 23. The all-rounder has played 13 T20Is for England so far. Taking over the captaincy from Harry Brook, Bethell expressed how honored he feels about this opportunity. Speaking on Sky Sports, he said, “Yeah, quite a day. Obviously, finding out is kind of the first emotion that comes is pride. Um,…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to kick off his 16-day “Voter Adhikar Yatra” (Voter Rights March) from Sasaram in Bihar Sunday. Rahul’s march comes amidst strident protests being held by the Opposition parties within Parliament and outside over the Election Commission (EC)’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Hearing a clutch of petitions challenging the Bihar SIR, the Supreme Court, in its interim order Thursday, directed the EC to make available online a searchable list of about 65 lakh voter names omitted from the draft electoral rolls with reasons for their deletion. Ahead of the Bihar…

Amid growing signs of an alliance between the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) and the Raj Thackeray-headed Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has said that the Thackeray cousins would jointly contest the upcoming civic elections in Maharashtra, including that of the high-stakes Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls.“The Thackeray brothers will contest the civic polls together and they will win. Talks are already underway for several key municipal corporations, including Mumbai, Thane, Nashik, Kalyan-Dombivli, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. No evil force can now break the unity of the Thackerays,” Raut said Friday. Uddhav and Raj had been estranged…

For the last 10 days, Kumar, a teacher, has been shuttling between his school and “field duty” in a village in Sarairanjan Assembly constituency of Bihar’s Samastipur district. A volunteer for the Election Commission of India, he has a list of about 120 women whom he has to help with documents to ensure they make it to the final electoral roll.“I have prepared an all-woman list because they are the ones who are struggling for identity documents – both of themselves and their parents,” says Kumar, whose first name has been withheld to protect his identity. The second phase of Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) — during…

Jasprit Bumrah has provided a significant boost to Team India by making himself available for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, just ahead of the official squad announcement. According to a report from Indian Express, Bumrah notified the selectors about his readiness to play several days prior, coinciding with Suryakumar Yadav successfully completing his fitness test in Bengaluru. India’s selection committee will convene in Mumbai on August 19 to finalize the 15-member squad for the tournament, which will be played in a T20 format in the UAE. Bumrah’s availability adds depth to the team’s bowling attack for the prestigious competition scheduled…

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his thoughts on Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) mid-season acquisition of Dewald Brevis during IPL 2025. Ashwin, aged 38, emphasized that no one was to blame for the situation, pointing out that injury replacements have consistently been a part of the IPL. He explained that all teams are utilizing the flexibility offered by the league’s injury replacement rules. On August 16, CSK released an official statement asserting that the franchise followed fair process in signing the hard-hitting South African batter. Addressing the controversy on his YouTube channel “Ash ki Baat,” Ashwin remarked: “We live…

Warner Bros/Apple Original Films Brad Pitt’s latest film, “F1,” opened to rave reviews and big box office returns, becoming the first Apple Studios production to take the top spot in its opening weekend. It was a fitting outcome for a film about a washed-up Formula One driver (Pitt) who races from last place to first when given a chance at redemption by his former teammate (Javier Bardem), who needs to inject some miracle fuel into his failing F1 team.  Director Joseph Kosinski does for race cars what he did for fighter…

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Angry protesters clashed with police in a town in western Serbia and in the capital Belgrade on Saturday as tensions soared further in the Balkan nation following days of violent demonstrations.Wearing scarves over their faces and chanting slogans against President Aleksandar Vucic, a group of young men threw flares at his Serbian Progressive Party offices in Valjevo, some 100 kilometers (60 miles) from the capital Belgrade. They set fire to the party’s offices before clashing with riot police in a downtown area. Police threw multiple rounds of tear gas and charged at the demonstrators who hurled…