In 2017, Germany’s Freiburg opened a city hall with solar-powered walls designed to produce more energy than the building needs | World News
Image: World Green Building Council In Freiburg, south-west Germany, a city hall has been designed to do something unusual for a government building: produce more energy than it consumes. Completed in 2017, the city’s latest town hall combines high-performance solar panels with an energy-efficient design that sharply reduces the building’s demand for heating, cooling, ventilation…
‘Illiterate government’: Kejriwal takes aim at Centre over E20 fuel policy, sugar prices | India News
Kejriwal alleged ethanol production from sugarcane had caused a sugar shortage, forcing India to use foreign exchange to import sugar. NEW DELHI: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday stepped up his criticism of the Centre’s ethanol policy, linking the use of sugarcane for ethanol production to the recent rise in sugar prices and accusing…
Growing Food In Space: ‘Smells like Earth’: Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon harvests vegetables in space, cooks with fellow astronaut Jessica Meir
Photo source: X/@astro_anil Growing food in space is no longer just a futuristic idea. For astronauts living aboard the International Space Station (ISS), growing small quantities of fresh vegetables is already part of ongoing research into how plants behave away from Earth- and whether they could one day help sustain crews on longer missions to…
Tarot Love Predictions, 20th August, 2026: Will an Old Love Return During Venus–Saturn Opposition?
The Venus-Saturn Opposition on August 21, 2026, could reignite old flames, prompting past relationships to resurface for deep reflection. As these potential reunions unfold, the wisdom of tarot cards can provide insights into the dynamics at play. Some may revisit with fond memories, while others might choose to observe quietly. For any past love to…
Stock markets rebound in early trade; Sensex jumps over 500 points
A screen displays market results outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday (August 20, 2026), tracking a recovery in world markets as easing US Treasury yields improved global risk sentiment. Fresh foreign fund inflows also added to the…
Peepal Baba: ‘Peepal Baba’ recommends 5 plants to make your balcony greener & easier to maintain
There’s a particular kind of guilt that comes with a balcony full of plants that all seem to be quietly giving up, the wilted leaves, the ones that never quite bounced back after the nursery. According to Swami Prem Parivartan, better known across India as Peepal Baba, the problem often isn’t a lack of a…
Saturn Retrograde in Revati: These Zodiac Signs May Get a Second Chance at Financial Stability, Career Redemption, and Long-Term Peace
Saturn’s retrograde motion in Revati offers second chances for certain zodiac signs. Pisces may find new openings in personal identity and career advancement. Gemini could see renewed opportunities for public image and professional recognition. Virgo might revisit client work and relationships with renewed seriousness. Sagittarius and Aquarius can expect chances concerning home and finances respectively….
Meet Alex Webster, the Florida teenager who is giving away mangroves as ‘pets’ to people to protect disappearing coastal forests | World News
Image Credit: Courtesy of Alex Webster Mangroves may not be the first thing that comes to mind when people think about a pet, but Florida teenager Alex Webster is turning that idea into a unique environmental mission. Through the ‘My Pet Mangrove programme’, Alex is encouraging people to form a personal connection with these important…
Markets fall in early trade amid rising crude oil prices
The expiry of the temporary 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire without any meaningful diplomatic breakthrough has renewed concerns over a prolonged disruption to energy supplies, driving crude oil prices higher, an expert said. | Photo Credit: ANI Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) as elevated crude oil prices…
Espn: Who was Bill Rasmussen: The ‘father of sports television’ who died at 93
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen tosses a ball before a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees in Boston, Sept. 8, 2019. The man who helped turn sports into a 24-hour television phenomenon is no more. Bill Rasmussen, the co-founder of ESPN and the visionary behind the idea of an all-sports…
