[ad_1] The Arctic could be “ice-free” in just a few years, scientists have found. Here’s what that means. The region, which sits at the northernmost point of the globe, is a unique ecosystem characterized by areas of permanent snow and ice. But, if the Earth continues to face damaging levels of emissions, the Arctic could…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, ahead of his 100th Test appearance, reflected on his best bowling spells and the turning point of his Test career. India and England are set to face off in the fifth and final Test in Dharamshala, marking Ashwin’s milestone match. With 507 wickets in 99 Tests at an…
[ad_1] The Ukrainian Air Force announced on March 4 that a Su-34 Fullback fighter bomber had been shot down. With that, more than a dozen Fullback bomber jets are alleged to have been brought down by Ukraine in just over two weeks. As the Ukrainian strike continues unabated, several military observers have pointed out that…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to convene its Apex Council meeting on March 18, with a diverse array of topics on the agenda, including a proposed policy for state cricket associations to collaborate with foreign boards in organizing cricket events.According to information obtained by PTI, item…
[ad_1] Video-based industries will immediately benefit; eventually, it could help solve bigger problemsOpenAI recently gave us all a peek into its latest generative AI offering Sora, and it was mindblowing. Sora can create videos a minute long with just a text prompt, but what makes the tech so impressive is its ability to understand and…
[ad_1] The other day we had the opportunity to watch a robot using an abrasive to thin a piece of metal to the appropriate size. It could even turn the object around to grind on another side.This was at 3M’s recently launched abrasive robotics lab. We were shown a variety of abrasives, each to be…
[ad_1] China has particular exposure to Africa, with investments rising by 4.4 percent to US$1.8 billion in the first half of 2023. Chinese companies in East Africa, which borders the embattled Red Sea waterway, have found the going tough. Their production has been hampered because they cannot afford the more costly alternative transport options, analysts…
[ad_1] Oil prices fell slightly on Wednesday as concerns about demand growth in China, the world’s biggest crude importer, clashed with signs of supply tightness amid output cuts by major producers. Prices were also supported by a weaker US dollar which helps demand for buyers paying in other currencies. Brent crude futures fell 13 cents…
[ad_1] DHARAMSHALA: The greats of the game don’t just have the smarts. They also come inbuilt with a combative edge that fuels a tireless quest for perfection.As Ravichandran Ashwin gets ready to play his 100th Test, it’s worth recalling the scrawny 20-something who first impressed his childhood coach, not just with off-spin bowling but a…
[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian luxury car market will more than double in volume by decade-end and cross 100,000 units as growing wealth across cities and launch of new models will fuel demand, said Sagree Sardien, head of region overseas for Mercedes-Benz.Sardien, who is in-charge for over 100 markets for Mercedes globally, said that sales…
