Acupuncture and mutual exchange in Chinese and Soviet science
Previous accounts of the scientific relationship between communist China and the Soviet Union have depicted it as one of subordination, with the Russians exporting knowledge to the Chinese or scavenging from their bodies of knowledge. A new article in Isis, however, posits that the relationship between Chinese and Soviet scientists was instead one of mutual exchange. In
Light-activated catalyst makes sustainable production of hydrogen peroxide more efficient
Hydrogen peroxide (H
With climate-resilient crops in mind, study tackles flaw in photosynthesis
Rising temperatures and increasing drought are shortening crop-growing seasons in many parts of the world. Now scientists in Sweden report new advances toward engineering more efficient photosynthesis, work that could eventually contribute to efforts to adapt crops for climate change.
Revamped playground design could protect children around the world from dangers of the sun
A new design methodology for school playgrounds is demonstrating how children can still enjoy their playtime while being protected from the harmful effects of the sun.
Ultrafast light pulses track molecular motion with three-femtosecond resolution
Researchers have observed a molecule in the first instants after it has absorbed light and tracked the coordinated motion of electrons and nuclei with a temporal resolution of three femtoseconds. This is the result achieved by an international research group led by the Politecnico di Milano, which has developed a new apparatus for studying ultrafast photochemical processes.
Shrinking iron films strengthens laser-driven demagnetization
From photos and videos to documents, vast amounts of data are stored on hard drives in large data centers. These devices use tiny magnetic regions whose orientation determines the information stored. But how could data be stored even faster in the future? One possible approach involves ultrashort laser pulses, which can alter the magnetic order of materials in an extremely short time.
What to Know About Shamonda Virus Following the First Reported Human Infection
Although the case is considered exceptional, investigators are working to determine how the infection occurred and whether the pathogen played a role in the patient
Global database provides a fuller picture of the elements that make up plant life
What, exactly, is a plant made of? Scientists have a good understanding of the essential nutrients plants need to grow. But what plants need and what they contain are not necessarily the same.
Supramolecular assembly opens a new route to building quantum materials
A joint research team fabricated a two-dimensional structure that exhibits properties of both the honeycomb and Kagome lattices using organic molecules. They discovered that edge states specific to topological materials (states that exist only at the edges and are distinct from those in the interior) appear in this structure. The team included researchers from NIMS, Toyota Kosen (National Institute of Technology, Toyota College), Saga University, Nara Women
How farming helped cause two medieval tsunamis in an Italian lake
On Jan. 3, 1117, a strong earthquake shook northern Italy. A manuscript of the 12th century, kept today in the Vatican Library, recorded what came next:
Helping microgreens pack even more of a nutritional punch
Microgreens are nutritional powerhouses. A team of plant scientists at Penn State conducting research on multiple aspects of microgreens recently published three studies reporting progress on multiple fronts, including iron enrichment, productive indoor growth and a faux lightning technique that could improve microgreens
Amino acid stabilizes material
New research started with a special material that behaves unusually when it
Most AI chatbots stay in the political middle ground, with Grok being an exception
The 2026 election was the first parliamentary election in Sweden since AI chatbots became a serious part of everyday life
DNA and underwater footage reveal two new species of deep-sea siphonophores
New research is shedding light on the diversity of deep-sea siphonophores. A team of scientists from MBARI, the University of Gda
An educational program intended to improve maternal and child health fundamentally altered the social fabric of the rural Honduran villages where it was implemented, a new Yale-led study finds. The findings, researchers say, have implications for interventions anywhere that seek to improve people
Disiplinang walang palo: Challenging common Filipino parenting misbeliefs
More frequent spanking is linked to greater anxiety and aggression in children over time, according to international research that includes Filipino families presented by psychology professor Dr. Liane Pe
Stream restoration improves biodiversity but not necessarily ecosystem functioning
The EU Nature Restoration Regulation adopted in 2024 establishes the restoration of ecosystem functions as an objective of stream restoration. But can conventional measures that focus primarily on restoring the physical structure of rivers and streams fulfill this task?
Study: Pandemic arrest patterns may have deepened existing inequalities in policing
The COVID-19 pandemic was a public health crisis that affected more than the public
Ants break a basic rule of biology to help them adapt to new environments
A new study led by researchers in the Eco-Evo-Devo lab at the University of Ottawa finds that ants can decouple antenna size from both head and body size as they develop into different social castes, revealing how social signals and hormones help shape traits for specialized colony roles.
Microplastics in sediment could trace decades of human activity worldwide
In a review article recently published in the journal Earth-Science Reviews, researchers from the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research Warnem
A house ages alongside its occupants, according to researcher
Flemish people are very attached to their homes and generally wish to stay there for as long as possible. However, many homes were not designed to be lived in for a lifetime. Architect and researcher Sander Lambrix has analyzed the relationship between our homes and our well-being as we grow older. His conclusion: a home is much more than just a physical environment, whether or not it is suited to an aging body. People and their homes are deeply connected on an emotional level.
A parasite carried by one-third of humanity can
A protein discovered in a Virginia Tech
Clustering changes how charged polymers separate in water, challenging old assumptions
A polymer science revelation about how liquid mixtures separate could have major implications for human health, metabolism and disease, new research indicates. In a brief report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) Professor Matthew Tirrell and Freie Universit
With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump has officially created the United States
More than 20 years of data challenge one-size-fits-all view of Arctic cloud-forming particles
As the climate gets warmer, the number of particles that make up clouds in the Arctic may increase or decrease, depending on the specific area. A new study indicates that the Arctic should be divided into three parts rather than considered as a whole.
We must prepare entire cities for extreme heat. Our new study reveals how
In Australia, the days are growing longer and summer is fast approaching. But a very strong El Ni
The psychology that can lead investors to make bad financial decisions
Say you buy shares in a company. The price climbs and months later you sell for a healthy profit. Ask why it worked, and the answer is often some version of
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new class of light-activated compounds that could lead to safer and more versatile applications in 3D printing, cosmetics and medicine.
The dark side of the energy transition: Renewable megaprojects may sacrifice local communities
An international study involving ICTA-UAB reveals that large energy corporations use corporate sustainability narratives to legitimize wind, solar and hydropower projects that, in practice, exclude communities from fair economic and financial returns and ignore the projects
Diamond laser system achieves 100% optical contrast in magnetic-field readout
Researchers at Fraunhofer IAF have developed a laser-enhanced quantum sensor that combines high magnetic-field sensitivity with a large dynamic range. Using laser threshold magnetometry, they improved the ratio of sensitivity and dynamic range by a factor of up to 590 compared with state-of-the-art approaches. The breakthrough is enabled by the first demonstration of 100% optical contrast, combined with strong laser readout signals. The results, published in Nature Communications, open up new prospects for medical diagnostics, navigation, and resource exploration.
China earthquake live: People flee swaying buildings after magnitude 7 tremor
A magnitude 7 earthquake has struck Tibet in China near Nagqu, with strong tremors felt around 400km from Lhasa. China earthquake live: People flee swaying buildings after magnitude 7 tremor
Entrepreneurs live longer than salaried workers, study reveals
Conventional wisdom suggests that the long hours and pressures of entrepreneurship can take a toll on health. But new research by Cristiano Bellavitis, associate professor in the School of Business at Stevens Institute of Technology, and his collaborators finds that entrepreneurs tend to live longer than people who spend their careers working for others.
Quantum interference traps electron waves in metal for first time
Ever since quantum mechanics first described particles, like electrons, as rippling waves, researchers have wondered if those waves could be trapped in place. Writing today in Science a century later, a team of Columbia University researchers reports waves of electrons becoming trapped for the first time in a metal called Pd
Global warming may have halted an emerging ice age, study suggests
Two thousand years ago, the Arctic remnants of a once-vast ice sheet started to grow again. It was the beginning of a new glacial period, more conversationally known as the next ice age
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels
Ancient plants reveal that the vestiges of the North American ice sheet started expanding a few thousand years ago, but that climate change caused it to reverse course.
7.0 magnitude earthquake jolts Tibet; no reports of casualties
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Thursday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. The quake, which hit Baqen County, occurred at a depth of 10 km. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Tibetan Plateau is known for its seismic activity due to the collision of the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates.
Mosquito bites are more complicated than they appear
Female mosquitoes need blood to produce eggs. While much research has focused on how these hungry mosquitoes find their targets, less is known about what happens after they land on skin. Yet, a better understanding may allow researchers to find new ways of preventing bites that transmit diseases like malaria and dengue.
When climate data is transformed into visuals, some people and places get overlooked
When a climate disaster happens, people thousands of miles away may encounter it through numbers: how many people died, how many were displaced, how many homes were destroyed and how much infrastructure was damaged. But for the people living through it, the disaster is not a data set. It is a home, a family, a livelihood and a place.
Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake Strikes Tibet
SRINAGAR: A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet on Thursday at a depth of 173 kilometres, according to seismic data. The earthquake occurred as rescue and recovery operations continued following floods caused by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, damaged hydropower projects and left []
Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Tibet, Weeks After Deadly Floods Hit Nepal-Tibet Border
Tibet was hit by a powerful magnitude 7 earthquake on Thursday, with two more quakes recorded shortly after. There is no immediate word on casualties or damage.
Tibet earthquake: 7.0-magnitude quake strikes weeks after deadly floods
According to Indias National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 173 kilometres below the Earths surface. The epicentre was approximately 400 kilometres from Lhasa, the Tibetan capital
Wildfires cause Amazon to emit 1.17 billion more metric tons of CO
From 2010 to 2024, the Amazon rainforest
Four ways cities can help protect democratic values
When people think about democracy, they tend to think about national elections, parliaments or the policies of national governments. Even the recent special election in Holborn and St Pancras showed that democratic events are often framed around what they mean for the fortunes of national leaders, rather than what they mean for daily life within a community.
Drought shifts more plant root cells into newly discovered environmental response mode
Scientists have discovered a hidden layer of identity in plant root cells: an
Drone revolution and modern warfare | Explained
The wars in Ukraine, Lebanon and West Asia have shown how drones have become central to modern warfare; as cheap, mass-produced unmanned systems proliferate, military power is increasingly shaped by industrial scale, technological adaptation and the ability to build, deploy and counter drones
Powerful 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Tibet, Tremors Felt Across Region
A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck northern Tibet on Thursday night, sending tremors across the region and prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres, increasing the likelihood of significant ground shaking. The China Earthquake Networks Center [] The post Powerful 7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Tibet, Tremors Felt Across Region appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Metas Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization
An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the European Union introduced the Less-Personalized Ads model at the beginning ... Metas Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization
The same novel can spark very different inner worlds in readers
Every storybook opens a window for our imagination to be freed from the reality of the world around us and escape into the fictional world. While the author
Tire-derived pollutant found at elevated levels in critical fish habitats
Endangered coho salmon and steelhead trout live and spawn in habitats surrounded by human activity, such as the San Francisco Bay Area. During a recent storm, researchers found high levels of the tire-derived pollutant 6PPD-quinone in roadway outflows, creeks and rivers.
Seven shades of golden cat found in Arunachal, study reveals
Guwahati: A new study has documented seven distinct coat colour forms of the elusive Asiatic golden cat in Arunachal Pradeshs West Kameng district, making the region a significant hotspot of colour diversity in the Eastern Himalaya. The findings, based on camera-trap surveys, also record three colour forms in Sikkims Teesta basin and add to scientific [] The post Seven shades of golden cat found in Arunachal, study reveals appeared first on NorthEast Now .
PC shipments are in the toilet, plunging over 20 percent from last year
This could reach 27 percent throughout the end of 2026 as prices continue to rise.
SEBI eases margin rules for early share delivery; EPI value to be calculated on trade day
The changes are expected to reduce unnecessary margin requirements where shares have already been delivered, while retaining safeguards against potential shortfalls.
Paris shop-owners and residents prepare for fresh protests
With new demonstrations called for Saturday, merchants have been busily covering shop windows with wooden barriers, hoping they can withstand another assault
Indian Army Commanders Conference Focuses on Future Warfare Needs
The Indian Army Commanders Conference in New Delhi addresses evolving security challenges and flight safety standards. Indian Army Commanders Conference Focuses on Future Warfare Needs
Earthquake Of Magnitude 7 Strikes Tibet Weeks After Deadly Flash Floods
The epicentre of the first earthquake was in Nagqu in northern Tibet, at a depth of around 10 km, according to CENC.
Can CBSEs marking system be reformed for transparency and credibility?
Portal glitches, blurred scans, and evaluation anomalies exposed weaknesses in the rollout of the OSM system. Robust SOPs, secure digital infrastructure, and free access to answer scripts can help restore accountability and public trust in the evaluation process
Can CBSEs marking system be reformed for transparency and credibility?
Portal glitches, blurred scans, and evaluation anomalies exposed weaknesses in the rollout of the OSM system. Robust SOPs, secure digital infrastructure, and free access to answer scripts can help restore accountability and public trust in the evaluation process
Aamir Khan reflects on career lows and family loss at Singapore film festival
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World-first basic income trial boosts Indigenous livelihoods and Amazon rainforest protection
A pilot project in which Indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon were given an unconditional basic income significantly improved community well-being, strengthened food security and supported rainforest protection, according to analysis by the University of Bath released today.
YSRC Leaders Kakani, Nallapareddy and MLC Chandrasekhar Reddy Placed Under House Arrest
Police place three senior YSRC leaders under house arrest in Nellore and serve notices barring them from participating in the MPTC and ZPTC nomination process.
How much control do we have over picking up an accent? A lot, study finds
Have you ever binge-watched Bluey or a British crime drama and caught yourself imitating the characters
Brazils Congress Shifts Right, Raising Stakes for Latin Americas Powerhouse
New demarcations of Indigenous lands are expected to be frozen, under the argument that reserving territory hinders mining, agricultural expansion, and growth.
Srinagar, Oct 22: Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudhansh Pant, today lauded Jammu and Kashmirs extensive grassroots outreach under social welfare schemes and its coordinated, whole-of government approach to combating drug abuse, describing the UTs efforts as a commendable model with potential for replication across the country. Pant made these observations during a comprehensive review of the implementation of various social welfare schemes and programmes in Jammu and Kashmir, chaired jointly by him and Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Home; Commissioner Secretary, Education; Secretary, Social Welfare Department; Secretary, Health; Director General, Social Welfare, Kashmir; Director, Social Welfare, Jammu; Head of Department, Psychiatry, Government Medical College, Srinagar; Secretary, SC/ST/OBC Boards, besides officers of other concerned departments. Appreciating the UT Administrations efforts to extend welfare interventions to the grassroots, the Union Secretary observed that the outreach undertaken across villages and panchayats reflected a strong commitment to inclusive welfare delivery. He particularly commended J&Ks coordinated campaign against the drug menace, noting that its whole-of-government approach had received nationwide appreciation and could serve as a successful model for other regions. Expressing satisfaction over the progress of individual beneficiary-oriented schemes, the Union Secretary highlighted the importance of ensuring that interventions for students, senior citizens, destitute women and other vulnerable sections deliver meaningful outcomes. He advised the Administration to document first-hand beneficiary testimonies and showcase the thousands of success stories emerging from these initiatives to generate wider awareness and amplify their impact across the country. Reviewing the rehabilitation of persons engaged in begging, Shri Pant encouraged the UT Administration to work towards achieving the Begging-Free City status for its urban centres. He observed that the relatively small number of such persons could be addressed through focused rehabilitation, sustained support and collaboration with dedicated non-governmental organisations. The Union Secretary also outlined key priorities and focus areas for the UT to facilitate the achievement of the Ministrys objectives. He appreciated Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo for his continued guidance and mentoring of the J&K's Social Welfare Department, observing that its diverse mandate required close coordination across multiple departments for effective implementation. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo reaffirmed the Governments unwavering commitment to inclusive growth, social justice and community empowerment. He emphasized that the UT Administration was committed to saturating the benefits of welfare schemes among all eligible and deserving beneficiaries, particularly those belonging to disadvantaged and underprivileged sections of society. Further the Chief Secretary threw light on the population profile of various beneficiary groups in J&K, the welfare measures available for their upliftment and the legal, institutional and regulatory safeguards established to protect their rights and prevent atrocities, discrimination and harassment. He stressed the importance of coordinated efforts to ensure that the benefits of these interventions reach every eligible beneficiary. On this occasion the Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Doifode Sagar Dattatray, presented a detailed appraisal of the progress achieved under various centrally sponsored and UT-level schemes, covering drug demand reduction, educational scholarships, senior citizen welfare, rehabilitation, sanitation-worker safety, community development and legal protection for vulnerable groups. Under the Nasha Mukt J&K 100 Days Abhiyan, the Department reported extensive public outreach through coordinated efforts involving multiple departments. It was revealed that more than 7.21 million outreach events had been conducted across the UT with Addiction Treatment Facilities handling 66,594 outpatients, while the Departments Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centres providing care to 1,053 individuals. On the enforcement front, it was given out that the Police had registered 1,187 FIRs and arrested 1,349 persons. With respect to financial investigations the meeting was apprised that the same resulted in the seizure or attachment of 125 immovable properties valued at 9,828.17 lakh and 60 movable assets worth 703.83 lakh belonging to drug traffickers. The meeting was informed that the proposed Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026, envisaging a structured three-year recovery framework. On this occasion, Dr Arshad Hussain, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, GMC Srinagar, elaborated on J&Ks Circle of Care approach to addressing substance use disorders. The three-dimensional strategy provides continuity of care from admission to de-addiction facilities through treatment, rehabilitation, social reintegration and long-term monitoring to support sustained recovery. Moreover it was divulged that under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana, it was informed that 419 villages had been selected for development as model villages, of which 28 had been declared Adarsh Grams. A total of 81 development works had been completed during 202627 so far. The meeting also reviewed the funding requirement for completing subsequent phases of the programme. The Department informed that 496.59 lakh had been utilised under the Grants in-Aid component of PM-AJAY towards basic infrastructure, skill development and income-generating assets. Similarly under the Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana, 17 Senior Citizen Homes were operational across the UT, including eight in Jammu division, accommodating around 450 senior citizens, and nine in Kashmir division. The review also covered educational scholarships under PM-YASASVI for OBC, EBC and DNT communities and scholarship schemes for Scheduled Caste students. As of October 15, 2026, a total of 20,611 applications had been received against a target of 24,817 under PM-YASASVI for the academic year 202627. Under the Scheduled Caste scholarship schemes, 5,613 post-matric and 2,866 pre matric applications had been submitted through the National Scholarship Portal. Special drives and individual follow-ups were underway to clear pending cases and expedite Aadhaar seeding. Under the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE), 741 sewer and septic tank workers had been profiled across 74 Urban Local Bodies, of whom 734 had been validated. In addition, 5,862 urban waste pickers had been profiled, with 4,508 validated. The Department had distributed 721 personal protective equipment kits to sewer and septic tank workers and 3,854 kits to waste pickers. The meeting reviewed the implementation of safeguards under the Protection of Civil Rights framework and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. In this direction the SAMBAL 2.0 portal had resolved 63 of the 66 online grievances registered. Relief amounting to 58.60 lakh had been disbursed through direct benefit transfers to 50 victims of atrocities between 2022 and 2026. During the deliberations, J&K highlighted the pending central financial share for certain OBC hostel projects had affected their completion. The UT Administration sought the Ministrys intervention for the release of the requisite funds to facilitate early completion of these facilities. The review emphasised the need for sustained interdepartmental coordination, effective beneficiary outreach, timely resolution of implementation bottlenecks and a stronger focus on documenting and publicising success stories to ensure that welfare interventions translate into tangible improvements in the lives of people across Jammu and Kashmir.
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Black hole observations uncover evidence of solar storm
Technion researchers have presented evidence for the existence of solar-storm-like outbursts near supermassive black holes, which can be a million times larger than the sun or more. The phenomenon was discovered in the vicinity of the black hole in the galaxy NGC 3783, and the researchers
Gut bacteria use food cues to help time nutrient absorption, study finds
Biological clocks are often associated with light. Historically, most people started their days when the sun was up and ended their days when the sun set. But new research from Carnegie Mellon University suggests that some of the body
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7-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet months after deadly flash floods in the region
7-magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet months after deadly flash floods in the region
Is The Rock's WWE Career Over? Former 3-Time WWE Universal Champion Thinks Otherwise
Cody Rhodes believes The Rock may have a couple of WWE matches left, but says the decision belongs to Dwayne Johnson. He also recalls their WrestleMania XL tag team match, where The Rock pinned Rhodes to give Roman Reigns the Bloodline advantage.
Earthquake of magnitude 7.0 hits Tibet
Sold a property at a loss? Income tax rules allow you to offset certain property losses against capital gains from shares and mutual funds. Know the rules for short-term and long-term losses, the eight-year carry-forward limit and key tax conditions.
EXPLAINER-What is Shamonda virus and what are the risks to humans and animals?
France has reported the first known human case of Shamonda
New flowering plant species discovered in Assam
Guwahati: Researchers have identified a new flowering plant species in Manas National Park, adding to the regions botanical diversity and highlighting the ecological importance of its grasslands. The plant, named Osbeckia assamensis, belongs to the Melastomataceae family and has been described by Barnali Das and Professor Namita Nath, botanists from Gauhati University, in a study [] The post New flowering plant species discovered in Assams Manas National Park appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Barcelona duo reaching prime Messi-Suarez levels in WhoScored rankings for 2026-27
No Premier League players in the top 10 as things stand. The post Barcelona duo reaching prime Messi-Suarez levels in WhoScored rankings for 2026-27 appeared first on Planet Football .
'We Are Indians': Tripura Teen To NDTV On Delhi Influencer's Racist Video
Speaking to NDTV for the first time since the video gained attention on social media, Reang said he did not know he was being filmed until a friend sent him the clip.
Curtain-like plasma structures explain solar jets
An international team of scientists from the University of Sheffield and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, led by a postdoctoral research fellow from the University of Newcastle, Australia, has discovered that solar jets called spicules, which are 6
Drone measurements reveal rapid early growth in eastern Australian humpback whales
Eastern Australian humpback whales reach nearly their full adult size quickly, a new Griffith University
Tesla shares slip after capex cut raises doubts over Musk's AI and robotics push
Tesla's shares dipped by 2% after it reduced its capital spending forecast for 2026, now predicting $20 billion instead of the previous $25 billion. This move has raised eyebrows among investors, especially with Tesla's stock already down 14% this year. Yet, it still boasts a higher valuation than many traditional automakers. Meanwhile, potential merger talks with SpaceX hint at regulatory hurdles that might prolong uncertainty for investors.
Kolkata home registrations dip 12 per cent in Jan-Sep; larger flats gain share
In the first three quarters of 2026, home registrations in the Kolkata Metropolitan Area fell to 41,309, highlighting a year-on-year decline. Yet, there was an observable trend towards mid-sized and larger apartments. Specifically, September recorded 4,845 registrations, down from the previous year, with North Kolkata dominating 36% of the total shares. This data reveals a growing preference for spacious and practical living spaces among buyers.
Dark side of glow-ups: The ugly truth of India's beauty trends and what you need to be aware of
Karan Tacker begins shooting for new project in Scotland; shares first look in new rugged avatar
Actor Karan Tacker has begun shooting for his upcoming project in Scotland, offering fans a glimpse of the first day of the schedule through social media. The actor shared a photograph from his vanity chair as he prepared to shoot, accompanied by a caption suggesting that the new venture marks a significant step in his career. While details about the project remain undisclosed, his post has drawn attention to a noticeably different appearance. Sharing the update, Karan wrote, A new project. A new chapter. A big punt. Cant say too much just yet, but sometimes the biggest risks lead to the most exciting journeys. More to come. The photograph offered an early look at Karans appearance for the untitled project. The actor was seen sporting grown-out hair and a dense beard, presenting a rugged look that differs from his more familiar screen appearances. Although the transformation has prompted curiosity about the character he will play, there has been no official confirmation regarding the story, genre or details of his role. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Tacker (@karantacker) Karans reference to taking a risk has also added to the intrigue surrounding the project. However, with the makers yet to reveal further information, it remains to be seen what the new role entails and how it will differ from his previous work. The actor has kept the announcement brief, indicating that more details may emerge as the production progresses. The Scotland schedule comes amid Karans continued work across streaming and feature films. He has appeared in espionage and crime dramas, including Special OPS and Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, adding to his body of work in the streaming space. More recently, he was associated with the paranormal thriller series Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery and Anupam Khers directorial feature Tanvi The Great. The actors latest update follows a stopover in Edinburgh earlier this month, with filming now underway at locations across Scotland. The production team has not yet announced the title or disclosed the names of other cast members and the creative crew. For now, Karans social media post remains the first indication of his involvement in the project. An official announcement is awaited, with further details expected to clarify the nature of the role and the direction of the upcoming venture. Also Read: Castles, bagpipes, and coffee: Karan Tacker chronicles a 6-hour whirlwind getaway to Edinburgh
Trump's midterm alarm bells are ringing: Five new polls hold clues
National polling ahead of the US midterm elections indicates a Democratic lead over Republicans in congressional races. Various surveys show that dissatisfaction with the current administration is affecting voter preferences. President Trump is experiencing low approval ratings, particularly regarding his economic management. Economic concerns, particularly rising gas prices, are influencing voter sentiment as the elections approach.
