Left in a bag by the roadside in Kenya as a newborn, Becky Chaplin’s life began in extreme vulnerability. Years later, she is helping rebuild lives in some of the world’s poorest countries, using her skills to treat patients who are often rejected by their own communities.Becky was discovered by chance, still with her umbilical…
Seoul court sentences US YouTuber Johnny Somali to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts. American YouTuber Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in prison for his 2024 act of public nuisance when he filmed himself kissing a statue commemorating Korean wartime sex slaves. South Korean authorities indicted Somali, whose real name is…
The average waiting time for Indians for a Green Card is now 25-30 years. An Indian-origin student has recently asked Vice President JD Vance at an event of the Turning Point USA what the Trump administration was doing to ease the long waiting list for Indians to get a Green Card in the US. The…
Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, made one of the most radical decisions in modern business history. Instead of selling his company or taking it public, he transferred its ownership into a unique structure designed to prioritise the environment over profit. Valued at around $3 billion, Patagonia is a globally recognised outdoor apparel brand known…
Candace Owens launched a fierce attack on Donald Trump during a livestream, accusing him of betraying allies and abandoning his promises. Her remarks, filled with personal and ideological criticism, highlight growing tensions within conservative media circles. The episode reflects a broader fracture among right-wing voices as disagreements over leadership and policy continue to intensify. After…
What started off as a routine hike for two people turned into a life-changing event after they found an ordinary can that appeared to have been discarded somewhere in the woods. However, inside the can was something extraordinary – around 600 gold coins.According to an official Facebook post by the Museum of Eastern Bohemia, the…
A major development in sustainable architecture has enabled researchers to convert ordinary timber into an advanced thermal reservoir. In this case, lignin is removed from wood through chemical modification and phase change materials are added, giving rise to a new product that has been termed ‘solar battery,’ which stores solar energy collected by a building…
North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said, pointing to heightened activity at key facilities.IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, speaking during a visit to Seoul on Wednesday, said monitoring indicates a “rapid increase in the operations” at the…
Thorns in different plant species have always been an interesting subject for botanists. Be it rose plants or cactus, they use thorns to protect themselves from herbivorous animals. It was long unknown to researchers about the genetic development of thorns in plants. This has been clarified recently through the discovery of how genetic mutations can…
Experiencing a Giant Sequoia is more than just an experience with nature; it’s an experience of sheer impossibility. Within the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, a veritable forest full of these ancient giants defies our understanding of biology and the scale of living organisms. Consider how truly large an organism must be to exceed the…