He lost the ability to walk at 17. Years later, he created a machine that could help paralysed people walk again: Meet Alan Tholkes |

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He lost the ability to walk at 17. Years later, he created a machine that could help paralysed people walk again: Meet Alan Tholkes |

When Alan Tholkes was just 17 years old, a car accident changed his life forever, leaving him paralysed with a spinal cord injury. Rather than letting the setback define him, the Minnesota native spent decades turning his personal struggles into innovations aimed at helping others with mobility challenges. Over the next 40 years, he designed … Read more

Oil prices today: Crude falls after US-Iran talks in Switzerland conclude; Brent below $80

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Oil prices today: Crude falls after US-Iran talks in Switzerland conclude; Brent below

Oil prices slip. Photo credit: Reuters Oil prices fell on Monday after US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with Tehran saying it had secured waivers for oil and petrochemical exports, easing concerns over potential supply disruptions in global energy markets.Brent crude futures were down $1.53, or 1.90 per cent, at $79.04 per barrel. Prices had earlier … Read more

5 things you didn’t know about mosquitoes

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5 things you didn’t know about mosquitoes

There are some battles humans never seem to win, and the fight against mosquitoes is definitely one of them. Every summer and monsoon, we stock up on repellents, plug in mosquito machines, and keep swatting away the tiny insects that somehow always find us. They are annoying, persistent, and responsible for countless sleepless nights. But … Read more

AP EAMCET result 2026 date and time: Check expected timeline and steps to download scorecards here

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AP EAMCET result 2026 date and time: Check expected timeline and steps to download scorecards here

Aspirants awaiting the AP EAMCET/EAPCET 2026 results may not have to wait much longer, as the scorecards are expected to be released by June 28. Once declared, candidates can check their ranks online through the APSCHE portal. The result announcement will set the stage for counselling and admissions to engineering, agriculture and pharmacy courses across … Read more

Europe Heatwave: Heat dome over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts and wildlife stress

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Europe Heatwave: Heat dome over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts and wildlife stress

Heat dome over Europe brings travel chaos, health alerts and wildlife stress A severe heatwave tightened its grip across large parts of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures approaching 40 degrees Celsius, prompting health alerts, transport disruptions and growing concerns about the impact on wildlife and public safety.The heat surge coincided with the summer solstice on … Read more

Quote of the day by American psychologist Stanley Milgram: “There is a propensity for people to accept definitions of action provided by legitimate authority.” |

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Quote of the day by American psychologist Stanley Milgram: “There is a propensity for people to accept definitions of action provided by legitimate authority.” |

Stanley Milgram (Image source: Wikipedia) Most of us like to think we would never harm an innocent person just because someone told us to. We trust our own conscience to stop us. Stanley Milgram, a psychologist who studied this question, discovered something far more uncomfortable. Again and again, ordinary, decent people went along with orders … Read more

Quote of the day by American psychologist Stanley Milgram: “There is a propensity for people to accept definitions of action provided by legitimate authority.” |

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Quote of the day by American psychologist Stanley Milgram: “There is a propensity for people to accept definitions of action provided by legitimate authority.” |

Stanley Milgram (Image source: Wikipedia) Most of us like to think we would never harm an innocent person just because someone told us to. We trust our own conscience to stop us. Stanley Milgram, a psychologist who studied this question, discovered something far more uncomfortable. Again and again, ordinary, decent people went along with orders … Read more

India’s digital sector faces competition, policy and tech challenges despite strong growth outlook

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India’s digital sector faces competition, policy and tech challenges despite strong growth outlook

India’s digital connectivity industry is expected to remain a major growth engine, but companies operating in the sector will have to navigate intensifying competition, evolving regulations, cybersecurity threats and rapid technological change, India’s digital connectivity industry is expected to remain a major growth engine, but companies operating in the sector will have to navigate intensifying … Read more