Human Interest

Taller players, with their better angles and higher contact point, can afford to use more of the explosive, throw-like technique and still land the ball within the service square of their opponent. Shorter players often need to use a more controlled motion to ensure their serves stay in play

Faced with limited supply of freshwater, firefighter are scooping gallons of seawater and dumping it on the wildfires in Los Angeles area as a last resort. However, seawater has its drawbacks

The incident occurred while the newborn was being shifted from MCH in Medak to Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad

The phenomenon of popcorn brain is a crucial reminder of how digital adoption is rewiring our cognitive processes at the cost of our attention, well-being and productivity

Foundation members assured the tribals that they would extend required support in the future as well

A new study found that longer screen time spent watching short videos at bedtime was associated with a higher hypertension prevalence

The couple was also accompanied by their two children as seen in a video of their interaction circulating on social media

The Indian Pangolin is listed as a Schedule-I animal under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and is categorised as critically endangered in the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It is highly sought after in the grey market

Writing on his blog, the cinema idol shared about how the times have changed and whether it's a curse or blessing for him, who is now 82-years-old

The social media company said it's launching a test that will let Facebook users in Germany, France and the US browse eBay listings directly on its Marketplace online classifieds service but complete the transaction on eBay. Meta is carrying out the trial after Brussels slapped the company in November with a penalty of nearly 800 million euros for what it called “abusive practices” involving Marketplace

Meta's fact-checking programme also served as a backbone to global efforts to fight misinformation on other social media platforms

Of all the Ekadashis that fall in a Hindu year, Vaikunta Ekadashi or Mukkoti Ekadashi, as it is known in the Telugu States, is the most auspicious occasion

The excavation yielded over 1,000 decorated blocks and fragments with detailed carvings and inscriptions, considered rare examples of sculpture from Hatshepsut's reign and that of her successor, Thutmose III

Pediatric practice, in particular, is a frontline battleground where this resistance is becoming evident, often compounded by misinformation and misguided antibiotic prescriptions, says health expert

While dental education (BDS/MDS) has remained the same, in the last few years, the treatment aspect of dental health has witnessed a sea change

The seismically active area is where the India and Eurasia plates clash and cause uplifts that can be strong enough to change the heights of Himalayan peaks

The children were initially suspected to be infected with H1N1 (swine flu), but later polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests confirmed HMPV. Both children recovered through outpatient care

Songa Rajinikanth is also a good samaritan as he offers free rides to pregnant women in his vehicle, but only on the routes he travels irrespective of the travel distance

The 500 metre cable-stayed bridge was installed spending Rs 184 crore to develop the Manair river area as a tourist spot

The worlds of nature and humanity are not dichotomies: they inhabit and constitute each other

A fingerprick blood test can track muscle damage and recovery, helping athletes manage performance and reduce injury risk after intense exercise like marathons

In addition to the annual parade of star pictures or constellations passing above our heads each night, there are always exciting events to look out for in the sky

The Navy medic helped injured sailors when Japanese fighter planes dropped bombs on battleships in the Harbor in 1941, and plunged the US into World War II

From Auckland’s fireworks to ice plunges worldwide, communities from Sydney to Mumbai welcomed 2025 with vibrant celebrations, light shows, and tributes to local cultures