Kashmiri teacher fights period stigma, one village at a time
BARAMULLA: While most schools are quiet on Sundays, Aasima Jan heads into north Kashmir’s remote tribal villages to talk to girls and families about a
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Australia funds more than $1 million to remove invasive weeds from a small island; the goal is to rebuild nesting habitat for seabirds
Australia funds more than $1 million in an ecological restoration project on South Islet in the Coral Sea Marine Park, where invasive weeds have reduced
Horoscope today: Daily Astrological Predictions for October 05, 2026
Aries Today, you are blessed by the Moon, and your destiny is likely to support you. Your postponed projects may now get back on track.
Moscow police detain people at 'Kremlin-friendly' Communist Party rally over 'political freedom', says party
Police in Moscow detained around 60 people at a rally organised by Russia's Kremlin-friendly Communist Party on Sunday, the party said, as protesters
In 2002, Houston built a runway for Boeing 747s using a concrete mix with 25% fly ash and 25% blast-furnace slag; test slabs reached 800 psi flexural strength in 90 days
Discover how Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport created a durable Boeing 747 runway using innovative concrete mixes with fly ash and slag, achieving exceptional structural performance.
In 2019, Scotland turned a retired lighthouse-supply ship into a 14-cabin floating hotel, opening its former bridge and hull to overnight guests
Explore the unique transformation of Fingal, a retired lighthouse-supply ship turned luxury floating hotel in Edinburgh. Experience maritime history with modern accommodations in a stunning waterfront setting.
'Little bit more involved': Jaishankar says India has 'gone beyond advocacy' to end Russia-Ukraine war
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that India has stepped beyond traditional advocacy to actively broker peace and
2 killed, 25 injured as gunfire erupts at homecoming party in Georgia
Two people were killed, and at least 25 others were injured after gunfire erupted at a homecoming block party in Vienna, Georgia, early Sunday, The
In 1985, Georgia buried coal ash beneath two sections of State Route 22; monitoring found the ash bases held up well and met strength requirements
Discover how Georgia's 1985 use of coal ash in State Route 22 set a precedent in sustainable road construction, yielding impressive strength and cost benefits while addressing environmental concerns.
In 2024, more than 350,000 solar panels in Germany’s Gottesgabe park stood above 68 plant species, endangered grasshoppers and a red-listed skylark population
The Gottesgabe solar park in Germany showcases biodiversity with 68 plant species and endangered wildlife, proving that solar farms can coexist with nature while generating renewable energy for thousands of homes.
Jon Bon Jovi's foundation helped turn part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center into housing; in 2019, the Washington project opened with homes for 77 formerly homeless veterans
Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Foundation helped fund a housing project that turned part of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC, into homes
Russia says it strikes key Kyiv bridge, 2 cargo vessels in Black Sea
Russia on Sunday said its forces struck the Northern bridge over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, alleging that the route was being used to transport Ukrainian
In 1967, Long Beach bought the retired Queen Mary to keep her from the scrapyard; the ocean liner became a hotel and still anchors the waterfront
Discover the fascinating journey of the Queen Mary, once a luxurious ocean liner, now a beloved hotel and tourist attraction in Long Beach, California. Learn about its history and significance on the waterfront since 1967.
In 1987, Delaware built Interstate 495 access ramps with nearly 10,000 tons of stockpiled fly ash; two years later, settlement was under one-eighth of an inch, matching conventional fill
Delaware engineers utilized 10,000 tons of fly ash in the construction of Interstate 495 ramps, achieving minimal settlement and showcasing environmentally friendly practices in highway engineering.
Scotland wiped invasive rats from Canna in 2005-06; a decade later puffin counts topped 2,000 while one shag colony climbed from 45 nests to 75
Explore how the eradication of rats from Canna has led to a dramatic increase in seabird populations, particularly puffins, and the challenges that remain despite this conservation success.
'Equal share and equal respect': Congress's reply to Akhilesh's seat-sharing pitch
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Congress in charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Sunday demanded \"equal share and equal respect\" for his party amid the ongoing tussle
7-year-old Chicago girl stabbed to death on sidewalk; bystanders detain woman accused of killing her
A 7-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on a Chicago sidewalk Saturday morning after a woman allegedly approached her and stabbed her multiple times in the
Video: Russian drone strike sets Kyiv bridge ablaze as Merz arrives to sirens and explosions
A Russian drone struck Kyiv’s Pivnichnyi Bridge on Sunday as German chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in the Ukrainian capital.