En 1979, un hombre decidió plantar árboles cada día para frenar la erosión. Hoy tiene un bosque gigantesco
En 2015, el activista ambiental indio Jadav "Molai" Payeng recibió el Padma Shri, uno de los galardones civiles más prestigiosos que se pueden recibir en su país. ¿El motivo? Dedicar buena parte de su vida a plantar árboles hasta convertir un banco de arena e….
What phone would you use if you were a superhero? Find out which devices our friendly neighborhood superhero and his pals use in the latest MCU blockbuster..
Xiaomi revealed the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max ahead of their August 11 launch. The K100 Pro gets a redesigned camera island, a 6.59-inch 185Hz display, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 V Series chipset, while the Pro Max adds a 6.9-inch OLED disp….
India Now Believes the Frozen Body Known as ‘Green Boots’ Is Soldier Dorje Morup, Who Died Descending Everest in 1996
For nearly three decades, climbers passing a limestone cave near the summit of Everest have known the frozen body there only as “Green Boots.” India now believes it belongs to a soldier named Dorje Morup, who died descending the mountain….
Un kilo de salmón de criadero puede costarle la vida a más de 6 kilos de peces salvajes: el estudio que desmonta el mito de la acuicultura sostenible
La promesa original de la acuicultura era simple: criar pescado en piscifactorías para dejar de vaciar los océanos. Un recálculo de cuánto pescado silvestre hace falta realmente para sostener esa promesa muestra que, en el caso del salmón, la cuenta está lejo….
Renewables Are Booming. So Why Aren’t Fossil Fuels Declining?
Solar overtook wind in global electricity generation in 2025 as renewables surged, but rising global energy demand still prevented fossil fuel consumption from declining..
Смедли: Такое впечатление, что Леклер несколько потерялся
Роба Смедли, бывшего гоночного инженера Ferrari, удивляет, что в этом году Шарль Леклер несмотря на весь опыт и мастерство несколько потерялся на фоне Льюиса Хэмилтона, своего напарника.
His Reserved Parking Spot Keeps Getting Blocked—Then He Suspects His Neighbor Is Renting It Out
Something fishy on going on with this parking situation...
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MINI Convertible Stardust Edition Debuts With Rare BMW Color and Rally Wheels
The MINI brand is proof that a good personality goes a long way. While the brand’s offerings rarely offer best-in-class cargo capacity or seating, many make up for it with quirky, fun styling and at...
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Indian national arrested in Germany, charged with murder of University of Arizona girlfriend
An Indian national was arrested and charged with murder after fleeing the country as police investigated the death of his 19-year-old girlfriend in Tucson, Arizona..
Indian national allegedly killed Arizona girlfriend, arrested at Germany airport as violent history surfaces
An Indian national allegedly killed his girlfriend – who planned to break up with him over his history of domestic violence – before he was caught in Europe trying to escape back to his home country..
Arizona student, 19, was about to dump her 'abusive' boyfriend before he strangled her to death and fled to GERMANY, police say
The University of Arizona student was found dead with strangulation and scratch marks on her neck, according to a murder and kidnapping arrest warrant for her boyfriend with a history of alleged abuse..
Delta: Dallas – New Delhi, India. $931 (Basic Economy) / $1,081 (Regular Economy). Roundtrip, including all Taxes
A good sale to New Delhi. Pricing will vary slightly depending on routing.The $1,081 fare includes advance seat assignments, a normal size carry-on and TWO checked bag.Delta / Air France / KLM.
In 1868, French astronomer Pierre Janssen pointed a spectroscope at a solar eclipse in India and saw a yellow line that matched no known element on Earth, and the gas he identified in the Sun’s chromosphere — named helium, after helios — would not be found on this planet for another 27 years, when a Scottish chemist finally coaxed it from a lump of uranium ore
During a total solar eclipse in Guntur, India on 18 August 1868, Pierre Janssen saw a yellow spectral line that matched no known element on Earth. The gas he had spotted in the Sun's chromosphere would not be isolated on this planet for another 27 years.
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Saudi Arabia sits on the world’s largest sand desert and yet imports sand by the shipload from Australia and Scotland, because the wind-rounded grains of the Empty Quarter are too smooth to bind in concrete and modern construction can only use the jagged sand pulled from riverbeds and quarries
Saudi Arabia sits on the largest continuous sand sea on Earth and still imports construction sand from Australia and Scotland, because thousands of years of wind erosion have polished its desert grains too smooth to bind with cement. The paradox of a country ….
Avengers: Doomsday Leak Reveals New Look At MCU Veteran As "Boris" And The Latverian Witches
Promotional images from Avengers: Doomsday have seemingly leaked online, revealing a new look at Doctor Doom's Latverian Witches and the mysterious Boris, who is thought to be an MCU veteran..
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Reaches Stunning $1.67 Billion After Two Weekends at Global Box Office
Domestically, the Sony/Marvel film has a record $655 million after 10 days of theatrical play
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Dividend King Coca-Cola is suddenly acting like a growth stock
Soccer purists spent June and July complaining that World Cup hydration breaks turned fast-moving matches into stop-start slogs padded with extra commercial....
Вэнс и Моди обсудили расширение сотрудничества Индии и США
Премьер-министр Индии Нарендра Моди провёл телефонную беседу с вице-президентом Соединённых Штатов Джей Ди Вэнсом. Глава индийского кабмина сообщил в социальной сети X, что в ходе разговора стороны обсудили дальнейшее развитие двустороннего партнёрства по ряд….
Símbolos del zodiaco en el arte medieval: qué significan
En el arte medieval, los signos zodiacales no eran horóscopo: eran un sistema visual para medir el tiempo, organizar el calendario agrícola-litúrgico y diagnosticar enfermedades. La imagen que mejor los sintetiza es el Zodiac Man del Très Riches Heures du Duc….
India needs a power rebalance: consumers and citizens find themselves hapless much too often
Every economic and technological epoch skewed power equations. But India must address a sharp asymmetry between consumers and corporations on one hand and betwixt citizens and the state on the other—before public frustration boils over..
European carmakers must switch lanes as they step on the pedal for the world’s next billion motorists
While EU automakers have been chasing Chinese customers, other emerging markets lie largely untapped. Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Volkswagen should look beyond that nearly saturated market towards regions like India, Latin America, North Africa and underexplored p….
India’s Unified Payments Interface is public infrastructure and not just another commercial service
This platform is one of India’s most important contributions to the emerging global architecture of digital public infrastructure. Its success came from reducing transaction friction. Here's why it makes eminent economic sense to keep UPI fully free..
Fiscal federalism at risk: are Finance Commissions undoing a grand design of the Indian Constitution?
The Constituent Assembly vested extraordinary powers in the Centre on a grand bargain of power-sharing with Indian states. However, the 16th Finance Commission shifts the balance of power to the Centre. Where does that leave India's ethos of fiscal federalism?.
Llaman a romper clientelismo de sindicatos con el gobierno
Representantes sindicales consideraron que México continúa sin alcanzar la soberanía energética, además de resaltar que es indispensable una vida sindical independiente del gobierno. “Si no tenemos soberanía energética con desarrollo tecnológico, estamos empe….
The chairman of The Chen Yet-Sen Family Foundation walked into the World Bank 20 years ago, convinced he had solved a problem affecting 2.2 billion people..
Пилота Air India подозревают в причастности к инциденту во время полета
Пилот авиакомпании Air India проходит тщательное тестирование на запрещенные вещества после того, как самолет резко снизился в воздухе, в результате чего пострадали 17 пассажиров и членов экипажа, сообщило в воскресенье министерство гражданской авиации Индии..
India's unilateral naming move in China's Zangnan a self-deception, runs counter to improving ties, warn Chinese experts
Chinese experts on Sunday slammed India's latest move of identifying 27 locations in China's Zangnan area by their so-called standard names on its official map as self-deception, which runs counter to the improving momentum in bilateral relations and could co….
Op Sindoor sent a global message that India will go to any extent to ensure safety of its citizens: Raksha Mantri
"Operation Sindoor demonstrated the unmatched valour of our defence forces who sent a global message that India will go to any extent to ensure the safety of its citizens while protecting the sindoor worn by our women," said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh w….
INDIAN NAVY-US NAVY EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EXERCISE 2026 TO COMMENCE AT SOUTHERN NAVAL COMMAND, KOCHI
The Indian Navy-US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is scheduled to be conducted at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from 10 to 14 Aug 2026. The bilateral exercise aims to enhance interoperability and strengthen professional cooperation betw….
Is a 7 Year Old Lion Old? Understanding Feline Lifespans A 7-year-old lion is entering the middle age of its life, though it is not considered truly old. Its prime is likely passing, with physical capabilities potentially starting to decline compared to its y….
Which Big Cat Cannot Roar? The Silent Majesty The snow leopard is the magnificent big cat that cannot roar. This stunning creature, adapted to the high altitudes of Central Asia, communicates through a unique repertoire of sounds that distinguish it from its ….
Full list of countries being led by female presidents in 2026
Women continue to make their mark at the highest levels of political leadership, with female presidents currently serving as heads of state in countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Pacific.
The post Full list of countries being led by fe….
Amit Shah presents President's Colour to Puducherry Police
India News: PUDUCHERRY: Union home minister Amit Shah presented the President's Colour to Puducherry Police on Sunday.Shah presented the honour to the Union Terri..
The women who paint Jharkhand: Sohrai-Khovar's journey from harvest ritual to global gallery
India News: A local artisan crouches by her doorstep, her hands stained with mud and colour drawn straight from the earth around her. The warmth of rust red, the ..
Shubman Gill availability for 1st Test: Coach provides positive update as India captain batted on final day of practice match
While Indian fans were very much worried after Shubman Gill's recent injury, a positive update has been made by the Indian coach, and the skipper might be returning soon..
India vs Bangladesh ODI, T20I series: BCCI to approach Indian government before taking final call on participation
With the recent friction between India and Bangladesh cricket boards, BCCI is set to approach the Indian government before taking the final call on the tour.
India's 2036 Olympic bid receives ECB support: Chief Executive Richard Gould cites 2030 CWG in Ahmedabad as ideal prep
ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould pledges full support for India's 2036 Olympic Games bid, citing the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad as ideal prep..
Bronco, Yo-Yo and more: All the fitness tests used by India, Australia, England and other cricketing nations
With the BCCI finally implementing the Bronco test on the cricketers, here's a look at what tests the rest of the cricketing nations to see if their players are fit or not..
Sarfaraz Khan or Shaik Rasheed: Does the Mumbai batsman deserve a second chance in India Test team?
With Sai Sudarshan out of commission for the Sri Lanka series, here's a look at who will be the better a better fit for first down, Sarfaraz Khan or Shaik Rasheed.
'Let them play freely': Ajinkya Rahane wants to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play 2027 ODI World Cup
With the 2027 World Cup less than one year away, former Indian star Ajinkya Rahane wants former teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to be part of the squad and play freely..
BCCI secretary explains why Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudharsan were picked in initial India squad for Sri Lanka Tests despite injury
With the recent injuries of Jasprit Bumrah and Sai Sudarshan plunging the Indian camp into uncertainty, BCCI secretary revealed their reasoning for their selection..
West Indies miss out on 2027 ODI World Cup qualification: Exploring how Windies can still reach the ICC event
With the West Indies once again in the jeopardy of missing the upcoming 2027 ODI World Cup, here's a look on how the side can still make it to the event..
Shivam Dube leaving CSK? Fans wonder if all-rounder removed team name from Instagram bio amid trade rumours
With the rumours circulating around Shivam Dube and Chennai's intent to trade him to MI, fans have speculated if the all-rounder will actually leave CSK for the five-time champions..
Air India pilot undergoes 'confirmatory' drug test after flight plunge
MUMBAI: India's aviation ministry said on Sunday (Aug 9) that an Air India pilot whose flight plunged dramatically in turbulence, injuring 17 passengers and crew, is undergoing a "confirmatory" psychoactive drug test.The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers a….
2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships begin in Lagos
The 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships officially begin in Lagos, Nigeria. Discover how this historic event will boost fencing in Africa.
Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-commonwealth-fencing-championships-begin-in-lagos/.
Rice millers decry import waiver, rising production costs
Nigerian rice millers are struggling due to the federal government’s rice import waiver and high production costs, threatening local industry. Learn more.
Read More: https://punchng.com/rice-millers-decry-import-waiver-rising-production-costs/.
Rusia afirmă că rata infecțiilor cu HIV este în scădere, dar experții nu sunt atât de siguri
Acum patru ani, în timp ce era internată din cauza Covid-19, cântăreața din Sankt Petersburg, Xenia Aleksandrova, a fost diagnosticată în mod neașteptat cu HIV. Cunoscută sub numele de scenă Neksușa, Aleksandrova, în vârstă de 23 de ani, și-a construit o comu….
US Vice President Vance dials PM Modi, discusses ways to expand India-US partnership
US Vice President JD Vance dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to discuss expanding the India-US comprehensive global strategic ties in trade, defence and energy security amid rising tensions in West Asia..
Mcap of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps ₹1.43 lakh crore; State Bank biggest winner
From the top-10 pack, Reliance, SBI, TCS and L&T were the gainers, while Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, LIC and Hindustan Unilever faced a combined erosion of ₹1.23 lakh crore from their valuation.
Top Business & Market Headlines Today — BL Morning Report, August 10, 2026
BL Morning Report August 10, 2026: Get today’s top business news, market headlines about the Stock Market, Sensex & Nifty trends, key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest updates from India and global markets..
India is set to be the first in the world to begin cultivation of gene-edited rice, while ICAR has developed the country’s first fully annotated T2T genome of pigeonpea. The deficiency in kharif sowing has shrunk to 3%, but domestic rice prices have gained on….
Households in India, other Asia-Pacific regions highly vulnerable to El Nino-driven price shocks: S&P
S&P noted that the 2026 El Niño will affect Asia-Pacific mainly through weaker rainfall and climate disruption, but the macroeconomic impact is expected to be manageable.
Shahpur Kandi dam nears completion, Ujh project gets revival push
Once commissioned, the two projects are expected to generate hundreds of megawatts of electricity and provide irrigation to large tracts of land in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab..
QSR chains say June quarter saw uptick in footfalls, same store sales growth
After a surge in demand post-pandemic, QSR chains have faced challenges in the last 2-3 years due to subdued same-store sales growth from various macroeconomic factors.
Jindal Stainless to identify site for ₹40,000-cr Maharashtra project in next two quarters
The proposed stainless steel facility will have a capacity of 4 million tonnes per annum, constructed in phases, with the first phase to be operational in 4 years.
GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBA
The recently approved GOBARdhan (Galvanising Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) with a financial outlay of ₹23,731 crore, should be viewed as a strategic national investment rather than a public expenditure.
BIS to scale up silver hallmarking testing as buyers shift from costly gold
Since 2005, silver hallmarking has been voluntary, and from September 2025, it will include a Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number for purity verification.
Loan book to cross ₹2 lakh crore milestone in FY27: HUDCO CMD
The company has raised ₹20,000 crore in Q1 and plans to mobilise the remaining ₹55,000 crore in the next three quarters of FY27, said HUDCO CMD Sanjay Kulshrestha.
Crude oil, developments in West Asia, inflation data to drive markets this week, say analysts
Globally, market participants will continue to monitor developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, movements in crude oil prices, and broader geopolitical negotiations involving Iran.
Kotak Bank launches hybrid home loan; enables customers to lock rate for up to 65 months
The product allows customers to choose a fixed-rate period of 39, 52 or 65 months, during which their interest rate and EMI remain unchanged even if the repo rate changes.
Samsung tracking consumer AI adoption to shape future features: Official
Samsung’s Jay Kim aims for AI to operate seamlessly in the background, allowing users to complete tasks effortlessly without considering the technology involved.
Outcome-based IT services no longer optional: Nasscom’s Rajesh Nambiar
In an interview with businessline, Rajesh Nambiar, President of IT industry body Nasscom, discusses how AI is changing the economics of IT services, why outcome-based delivery is becoming inevitable, the industry’s AI readiness, talent and policy priorities.
