The Americas

Who is Zalmay Khalilzad? Top US diplomat is blamed for Taliban's return and current crisis

The 70-year-old U.S Special Representative has faltered on counts more than one. At the time of February deal, he reportedly put pressure on Afghan government to release thousands of insurgent prisoners

Aug 23, 2021

Elon Musk once criticized AI calling it threat to humanity, now developing humanoid bot [details]

Musk revealed that the new Tesla bot will incorporate chips that will allow it to navigate easily

Aug 22, 2021

Covid third wave in India is near, study report suggests possible timeline

Three fool-proof ways to curb spread of Covid-19 in closed spaces [read now]

Good ventilation systems have been found to be as effective as N95 masks in helping curb the spread of Covid-19 in indoor spaces. However, the fitting of masks makes a lot of difference in their aerosol filtering capacity

Aug 21, 2021

NASA is working on asteroid deflecting machine

Asteroid Approaching Earth Tonight at 94,000 kmph; Classified by NASA as Potentially Hazardous; Visible With Telescope

Even though the August 21 flyby will be the asteroid's closest approach to Earth, yet it will pass the Earth from a distance nine times that of between Earth and Moon.

Aug 21, 2021

2nd largest wildfire in California burns over 700,000 acres in 5 counties

Located about 10 miles northeast of Paradise, now covers 700,630 acres in five counties, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Aug 21, 2021

"His death was preventable": US man's obituary sends out strong message to anti-vaxxers [read now]

The rise of the highly transmissible delta variant, waning immunity and anti-vaxxers are collectively responsible for breakthrough infections

Aug 20, 2021

Afghan fallout forces White House scurry for cover; Trump retorts, allies upset, Biden remains defensive

Fleeing US military planes from Kabul with the terrifying scenes at the airport over the past weekend has forced White House to attempt some damage control measures but to no vail

Aug 18, 2021

Nearly 2 mn terrorist watchlist records of FBI leaked online: Cybersecurity researcher

The watchlist of FBI from the Terrorist Screening Center, which includes the US's no-fly list, was exposed online until Aug 9, says a cybersecurity expert

Aug 18, 2021

UFO sighting: Two Canadian pilots report 'bright green flying object' screeching through clouds

Both the pilots who witnessed the event reported that the UFO spotted in the skies was green in color

Aug 15, 2021

J&K Govt makes hoisting of Tricolour mandatory over all offices and Govt buildings

Indian diaspora to unfurl biggest tricolour at Times Square in New York

The 6 ft by 10 ft tricolour hoisted on a 25 feet pole will be unfurled on Sunday by the Consul General of India in New York, Randhir Jaiswal

Aug 14, 2021

Lockdowns Brought Fast Global Ozone Reductions

Touted As Clean and Green, 'Blue' Hydrogen May Be Worse Than Gas and Coal, Says New Study

Blue hydrogen is about 60% greater than using diesel oil for heat, says new research

Aug 14, 2021

"Fast and Furious 9" to release in theatres on Sep 3; To be released in 4 Indian languages

It is the sequel to 'The Fate of the Furious', the ninth instalment which will be released in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada languages in India

Aug 14, 2021

Covid Watch: Japan, Russia, Iran, US report huge jump; Global caseload tops 206 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 206 million and the deaths have surged to more than 4.34 million in 24 hours

Aug 14, 2021

Keeping classroom air fresh: MIT study provides guidelines for reopening of schools after Covid

The study points out that the most ideal scenario would be getting plenty of fresh air enter the classroom near ground level and making it move steadily upwards, until it exits the room through ceiling vents

Aug 12, 2021

International Youth Day: History, theme, quotes and messages as world celebrates it amid Covid pandemic

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the youth today are on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all.

Aug 12, 2021

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The Americas

Who is Zalmay Khalilzad? Top US diplomat is blamed for Taliban's return and current crisis

Elon Musk once criticized AI calling it threat to humanity, now developing humanoid bot [details]

Three fool-proof ways to curb spread of Covid-19 in closed spaces [read now]

Asteroid Approaching Earth Tonight at 94,000 kmph; Classified by NASA as Potentially Hazardous; Visible With Telescope

2nd largest wildfire in California burns over 700,000 acres in 5 counties

"His death was preventable": US man's obituary sends out strong message to anti-vaxxers [read now]

Afghan fallout forces White House scurry for cover; Trump retorts, allies upset, Biden remains defensive

Nearly 2 mn terrorist watchlist records of FBI leaked online: Cybersecurity researcher

UFO sighting: Two Canadian pilots report 'bright green flying object' screeching through clouds

Indian diaspora to unfurl biggest tricolour at Times Square in New York

Touted As Clean and Green, 'Blue' Hydrogen May Be Worse Than Gas and Coal, Says New Study

"Fast and Furious 9" to release in theatres on Sep 3; To be released in 4 Indian languages

Covid Watch: Japan, Russia, Iran, US report huge jump; Global caseload tops 206 mn

Keeping classroom air fresh: MIT study provides guidelines for reopening of schools after Covid

International Youth Day: History, theme, quotes and messages as world celebrates it amid Covid pandemic

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh