Times of India

After a 1962 storm battered Fire Island, Robert Moses proposed a highway along the New York barrier

The fierce nor'easter of 1962 became a pivotal moment for Robert Moses as he sought to introduce a highway on Fire Island. Yet, the local populace and property owners stood firm against the initiative, worried for their environment and community’s future. Thei

Times of India

Indian-American Silicon Valley investor says people fake degrees, 20-25% of those who come to US on H-1Bs are frauds

NDTV

"Dictator", "Genocide": Israel, Turkey At Loggerheads Over Syria Attack

Turkey has become a virulent critic of Israel's war in Gaza, sparked by Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack.

NDTV

Why Meghan Markle Faces Difficult Return To The UK

Both Meghan and Harry have complained about her treatment by the British media which Harry told a court this year made her life "an absolute misery".

Times of India

Midway Atoll eradicated invasive rats after Bonin petrels had fallen to fewer than 5,000 nesting pairs

Invasive rats were removed from Midway Atoll, which had devastated native seabird populations. Bonin petrel numbers surged from under five thousand to over one hundred thirty-five thousand pairs. This eradication effort also allowed native vegetation to recove

Times of India

Indian man and woman plead guilty to 'PayPal refund scam' in US: 'Traveled recently, family in India was in danger, was asked to pull off fraud'

The Hindu

India calls for stronger global tech collaboration at BRICS meet

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026

YourStory

Karnataka govt launches low cost AI computing device KEO

The government aims to democratise the access to artificial intelligence (AI) through the introduction of KEO.

YourStory

(Weekly funding roundup Aug 15-21) VC inflow remains rangebound

Venture capital funding in August so far has shown no appreciable upward movement, and it is the single large deals that are making the difference.

YourStory

Rooftop solar crosses 50 lakh homes as PM Surya Ghar triples its pace

India's rooftop solar push has reached 50 lakh homes in just over two years. Here's how PM Surya Ghar is accelerating adoption.

Gadgets 360

MANTRA Halts Network Transactions Following Unspecified Incident

MANTRA Chain has halted network operations while its engineering and security teams investigate an unspecified incident affecting the blockchain. The shutdown has stopped transactions and asset transfers, with validators, public nodes, bridge migration process

Gadgets 360

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Renders Leak Again, Suggesting Three Colour Options

New Samsung Galaxy S26 FE renders have surfaced ahead of the company's August 27 Galaxy event, showing the smartphone in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio finishes. The images point to a flat-screen design with slim bezels, a centred hole-punch cutout and a tr

Hindustan Times

Everyday explained: Why do we yawn when we see someone yawning?

Yawning is contagious, and the phenomenon is not limited to just humans. Read to know why it happens.

Hindustan Times

Can you live a normal life after an organ transplant? Heart surgeon explains what changes and what doesn’t

From medicines to diet and exercise, a heart surgeon explains what really changes after an organ transplant.

The Hindu

France recalls rare disease drug Tavneos after deaths

Tavneos is made by the U.S. biotech firm Amgen and is sold by different partner pharmaceutical companies around the world

The Hindu

'Breakthrough' mRNA cancer drug curbs melanoma in large trial

Researchers have for years been trying to apply mRNA treatments against cancer, but this was the first time such a drug showed positive results in a large, late-stage clinical trial

The Hindu

Brain's white matter may help soften cognitive impacts of gray matter loss: Study

The study is among the first to examine the brain's superficial white matter in a community-based population from a low- and middle-income country

The Hindu

Starting pregnancy with long-term conditions linked with 20% higher miscarriage risk: study

The researchers analysed over 2.2 million pregnancies and birth events recorded between 2000 and 2022 in five datasets spanning England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Times of India

Laapataa Ladies actor files FIR against Paid Paalki makers; AICWA backs him

Laapataa Ladies actor Satendra Soni has filed a Zero FIR against Paid Paalki filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and wife, actor Pragati Chauhan, alleging assault, wrongful confinement, intimidation and non-payment of dues. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICW

Hindustan Times

Pierre Thomas net worth: Inside Quality Control co-founder's fortune after amid sudden hospitalization

Quality Control Music co-founder Pierre "P" Thomas is hospitalized after a heart attack. Here is what we know about his net worth.

The Hindu

Safire theatre in Chennai: Once a cinema landmark, now reduced to nothing

Hindustan Times

Pierre Thomas health update: What happened to Quality Control Music co-founder?

In a statement shared on Instagram, Quality Control Music confirmed that Pierre 'P' Thomas "is alive and currently receiving medical care."

Hindustan Times

All Indian Cine Workers Association backs Satendra Soni as he files FIR against filmmaker couple over assault

In June, Satendra Soni, star of Aamir Khan's Laapataa Ladies, posted a distressing video alleging threats and non-payment from a director in Madhya Pradesh.

Hindustan Times

Karan Johar says ‘mujhe baksh do’ after viewers question him on making decisions in The Traitors Season 2: ‘It's a game’

Karan Johar is the host of The Traitors Season 2. Last episodes of the show saw the exit of Abhishek Malhan, Kullu and Parul Gulati.