Image Credit: Instagram/ jameltoppinphoto George Lucas is one of the most influential filmmakers and storytellers in the world. Best known for creating the legendary Star Wars franchise, Lucas transformed the world of cinema with his imagination, creativity, and innovative ideas. Born in California in 1944, he initially wanted to become a race car driver, but…
Chandrayaan-2 finds strong evidence for ice in ‘doubly-shadowed’ lunar craters BENGALURU: Scientists working with India’s Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft have discovered strong evidence of ice buried beneath the floor of the Moon’s south pole region in “doubly-shadowed” craters, a finding that could prove critical for future human missions to the lunar surface.The discovery, published this week in…
Siddaramaiah out, Shivakumar’s moment arrives The process of power transition in Karnataka has finally been set in motion. Siddaramaiah has resigned as chief minister, taking the first formal step towards the much-anticipated change of guard in the state.Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with D K Shivakumar and Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara in a major show of unity,…
Santos’ Neymar (AP Photo) Brazil have been handed a major injury concern ahead of the FIFA World Cup, with Neymar now doubtful for the opening phase of the tournament after suffering a calf injury.The 34-year-old forward is expected to spend the next two to three weeks recovering after medical examinations confirmed a grade two muscle…
US stocks hovered near record levels on Thursday even as oil prices climbed again amid renewed tensions linked to the Iran conflict, with strong corporate earnings continuing to support investor sentiment.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 per cent from its record high reached a day earlier, reported AP. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 219 points,…
The US justice department has opened a criminal investigation into whether writer and former advice columnist E Jean Carroll lied under oath during civil litigation against US President Donald Trump, according to US media reports.As per news agency AP, the investigation is being handled by federal prosecutors in Chicago and is examining possible perjury linked…
There are times in life when one is left wondering about whether there is anything to look forward to. Often, they get stuck in a loop of looking back at past mistakes, obstacles, and struggles and wallowing in them again and again. However, Viola Davis’ quote for the day is all about moving past all…
Photo: Dasha Takisho/ Instagram Optical illusions don’t just trick your eyes; they can reveal how your mind naturally works. In this viral personality test by creator Dasha Takisho, a simple black-and-white picture hides both a tree and several faces. What you notice first is said to reflect how you process emotions, solve problems, and why…
NEW DELHI: Delhi-NCR witnessed a sudden change in weather on Thursday as rain lashed several parts of city, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the next few hours, warning of severe weather activity across the city.The IMD said moderate to severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, duststorms and isolated hailstorms were…
TSMC employees are set for a 30%-plus bonus jump this year, as the AI boom drives the world’s biggest chipmaker to record profits. Employees of the world’s biggest chipmaker have a reason to smile, and they can thank the AI boom for it. TSMC chief executive C.C. Wei told staff that their profit-sharing payouts will…