Makkah’s Grand Mosque marble stays cool in peak summer due to solar reflectance and layered insulation/Image: SPA Anyone who has walked barefoot around the Kaaba in peak summer knows the feeling. The sun is relentless, the air heavy with heat, yet the marble underfoot does not burn. In a place where temperatures regularly climb past…
Bangladesh has voted, a historic election with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) winning two-thirds majority. What does it mean for Dhaka-Delhi relations is what everyone’s really waiting for. And it’s more than evident that a Bollywood-style “grand family reunion”, like in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, is not the script that will play out. Post-July…
Meet the slow worm slithering across the garden like a tiny liquid shadow. A legless lizard, experts say, that somehow manages to fool everyone. Kids scream, gardeners blink, and people step over it thinking it’s a harmless snake. It’s long, smooth, scaly, and might sniff the air with its little tongue. It eats slugs, worms,…
Scorpios are in for a hectic day, burdened by increasing responsibilities but finding a gentle refuge in the camaraderie of their siblings. The stability offered by partners is a welcomed anchor, while making decisive strides in their careers calls for unwavering bravery and resilience. Success in finances hinges on diligent work and a cautious approach…
Microsoft is charting a course towards AI self-sufficiency, aiming to reduce its reliance on OpenAI. The tech giant is developing its own advanced AI models, like MAI-1-preview, and diversifying its AI supplier base. This strategic shift follows a recent partnership restructuring with OpenAI, granting both entities greater independence to pursue their own AI development goals….
Team India’s arrival in Colombo (ANI video grab) NEW DELHI: Team India got a grand and colourful welcome when they landed in Colombo on Friday ahead of their high-voltage T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. Local musicians and dancers greeted the players at the airport with traditional drums and performances, creating a festive atmosphere. Arshdeep…
UP Board holds state-level YouTube session for 2026 exam preparation The Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Uttar Pradesh, has released an office memorandum for a significant state-level online guidance session for students preparing for the 2026 board exams. This initiative is a part of the efforts to improve academic support for Class 10 and Class 12 students…
Watch out for morning fog and rising humidity as the UAE enjoys a partly cloudy Saturday / Image: File The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy skies on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with no rainfall expected but reduced visibility is likely in several areas. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), humidity…
Behind the Perumbavoor fish market lies a bustling commercial stretch, a wide corridor flanked by rows of small shops. On one side, more than a dozen haircutting saloons operate in a line, all run by migrant workers catering primarily to fellow workers from their home states. On the other side are mobile phone stores and…
Happy Valentine’s Day 2026! February 14 has arrived, and the air is buzzing with romance—hearts fluttering, roses blooming, and couples (or solo lovebirds) everywhere celebrating what makes life sweetest. Whether you’re head-over-heels with your girlfriend, plotting a surprise for your boyfriend, marking anniversaries with your husband, or simply gazing at your wife with that forever-love…