Author: Subham Singh

A new study challenges the long-standing belief that intelligent life is an unlikely occurrence, suggesting that human-like evolution may be a natural outcome under the right planetary conditions. The research puts forward an alternative to the “hard steps” theory, which argues that the emergence of complex life is rare due to a series of improbable evolutionary leaps. Instead, the latest findings indicate that life evolves in response to planetary changes, making intelligent civilisations more probable than previously estimated. The study has been conducted by a team of experts, including astrophysicists and geobiologists, who assert that Earth’s environmental conditions played a…

Household products and stationery manufacturer Cello World Ltd on Tuesday (February 18) said a fire broke out at Cello Industries Private Ltd’s (CIPL) Opal division in Daman on February 18, 2025, at approximately 3 pm.CompanyValueChange%Change”It is hereby informed that a fire incidence took place in one of the furnaces located at Survey No. 597/1 & 597/1-C, Building No. 2, 3 & 4, Somnath Road, Dhabhel, Daman, Daman and Diu, 396210 of Cello Industries Private Limited, wholly owned subsidiary of the company (CIPL) on February 18, 2025, at around 03.00 p.m. IST,” Cello World said in a regulatory filing.Also Read: Infosys,…

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently recalled his experience of working with legendary actor Shammi Kapoor in his 2011 film Rockstar, starring Ranbir Kapoor. The veteran actor, who played a revered musician in the film, was in immense pain during the shoot but remained committed to his role. Tragically, he passed away before the film’s theatrical release on November 11, 2011.Speaking to Filme Shilmy, Imtiaz shared how difficult it was for Shammi Kapoor to even be on set. “I knew the kind of pain Shammi ji was going through to come to set and perform each scene. He was going through a…

On 27 December last year, astronomers using the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile discovered a small asteroid moving away from Earth. Follow up observations have revealed that the asteroid, 2024 YR4, is on a path that might lead to a collision with our planet on December 22 2032.In other words, the newly-discovered space rock poses a significant impact threat to our planet.It sounds like something from a bad Hollywood movie. But in reality, there’s no need to panic – this is just another day living on a target in a celestial shooting gallery.So what’s the story? What do we know about 2024 YR4? And what…

Reliance Consumer Products Ltd(RCPL), the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Ltd., said it has introduced the Indian legacy brand, Campa, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making its foray into that region.Since acquiring Campa Cola in 2022 and reintroducing it to India in 2023, the company said it has revived the heritage brand of the 1970s and 1980s. Campa Cola is being launched in the UAE with partner Agthia Group.Ketan Mody, COO, RCPL, said, “We are investing for the long-term and see great potential for accelerated growth in the region. We have a track record of delivering innovative and global quality products…

One of the pieces from the collection | Photo Credit: special arrangement In the remote villages of Tamil Nadu, under the canopy of a tree, rest the sapta kannika. The seven goddesses represented by seven bricks, smeared in turmeric and adorning bright pieces of Chinnalapatti cloth, come to life in the artwork displayed at the centre of Forum Art Gallery. A creation of artist and designer Lakshmi Srinath, the artwork runs a thread through the divine feminine energy representing Shakti.Patterns & Motifs is a reimagination of Indian heritage through the medium of textile and jewellery. A collaboration between Forum Art Gallery and Lakshmi’s…

Massive structures buried deep within the Earth’s mantle have been found to be more than a billion years old, according to recent research. These continent-sized formations, referred to as large low-seismic-velocity provinces (LLSVPs), are believed to be both older and hotter than their surrounding mantle. Situated at the boundary between the mantle and the outer core, approximately 3,000 kilometres beneath the Earth’s surface, these formations have puzzled scientists for decades. Their nature and origin have remained unclear, with seismic waves slowing down significantly when passing through them, suggesting distinct physical and compositional properties.Blobs Deep Beneath Earth’s SurfaceAccording to the study…

Rallis India, a subsidiary of Tata Chemicals, aims to grow faster than the industry average of 5-7% over the next five years.Gyanendra Shukla, MD and CEO of the integrated crop care and seed company explained that while the industry typically grows at 5-7%, their goal is to surpass this rate.“But more importantly, I am expecting significant improvement in return on capital with the combination of portfolio adjustment as well as some of the cost-cutting measures we take. So, I expect at least 500 basis point margin improvement in the next four to five years,” he said. Shukla also highlighted that…

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi is all set to star in the upcoming web series Dabba Cartel, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Shalini Pandey, Saiee Tamhamkar, Jyotika, Gajraj Rao, Jisshu Sengupta, and Anjali Anand. At the show’s trailer launch, Shabana shared candid revelations about her association with the series, including how she couldn’t refuse the project and her initial reservations about the casting.For Shabana, working on Dabba Cartel was a deeply personal affair as it is produced by her stepson, Farhan Akhtar, and created by her stepdaughter-in-law, Shibani Akhtar. She humorously remarked, “For me it was ghar ka maamla, bahu ne…

The Eaton Fire destroys a structure, January 7, 2025, in Altadena, California. | Photo Credit: AP Holding long-term global warming to two degrees Celsius — the fallback target of the Paris climate accord — is now “impossible,” according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists.Led by renowned climatologist James Hansen, the paper appears in the journal Environment: Science and Policy for Sustainable Development and concludes that Earth’s climate is more sensitive to rising greenhouse gas emissions than previously thought.Compounding the crisis, Hansen and colleagues argued, is a recent decline in sunlight-blocking aerosol pollution from the shipping industry, which…