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A plane drops a load of water on the Aspen Acres Fire near Colorado City. (Photo credit: AP) A wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of … Read more
Maharashtra is a fascinating state dotted with some incredible historic forts. There are forts standing proudly on hilltops, and then there are forts in Maharashtra that make you wait for the mighty sea to allow you permission to explore. This is my experience visiting one of the lesser-known gems in Alibag named Kolaba Fort which … Read more
Maharashtra is a fascinating state dotted with some incredible historic forts. There are forts standing proudly on hilltops, and then there are forts in Maharashtra that make you wait for the mighty sea to allow you permission to explore. This is my experience visiting one of the lesser-known gems in Alibag named Kolaba Fort which … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz disruption served as a stark reminder of how vulnerable global energy supplies can be. Now, India is responding with a major push to strengthen its energy security.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project, the country’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex. He also launched and … Read more
German Automaker BMW has unveiled the fifth-generation BMW X5. The SUV features an all-new exterior design, a new cabin, added features and multiple powertrain options. For the first time, the luxury SUV will be available with a fully electric variant, the iX5, while a hydrogen fuel-cell version has also been confirmed for a later launch. … Read more
Scientists Thought Ravens Followed Wolves for Food. They Were Wrong. Ravens Predict Them For decades, biologists believed ravens found their next meal by shadowing wolves across the landscape until the predators made a kill. A new study in and around Yellowstone National Park suggests the birds are using a far more sophisticated strategy.Instead of constantly … Read more
BENGALURU: India’s AI data-centre boom is creating an unexpected winner: engineers from mechanical, electrical and industrial backgrounds. As companies race to build energy-intensive AI infrastructure, mechanical, electrical and cooling engineers-roles long overshadowed by software jobs-are back in demand, commanding hefty salaries and opening a new career path for industrial talent.Companies actively hiring span the full … Read more
Kia India has expanded the Seltos lineup with the launch of two new top-spec variantsGTX(O) and X-Line(O). These are priced from Rs 21.57 lakh, ex-showroom. The new trims bring additional safety, technology and convenience features and are available with both turbo-petrol and diesel engine options.One of the biggest highlights of the GTX(O) and X-Line(O) is … Read more
JKBOPEE has begun the JKCET 2026 Round 3 mop-up counselling for BE and BTech admissions. Eligible candidates can participate until July 5 to compete for vacant engineering seats, with the Board also outlining eligibility criteria, seat upgrade rules, and restrictions for candidates who did not join or cancelled earlier allotments. JKBOPEE has started the third … Read more
Venomous snakes generally have no interest in hunting people. Self-preservation, not aggression, drives most of their behaviour. Bites tend to happen by accident: someone steps too close, tries to move a snake out of the way, or corners it without meaning to. Travellers can cut their risk substantially with a few simple habits: stick to … Read more