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'If Parents Are IAS Officers, Why Reservation For Their Children?': Supreme Court
Before the case reached the Supreme Court, the authorities noted that both parents were government employees and that their combined income exceeded the prescribed creamy layer threshold
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Canva’s New AI-Powered Magic Layers Feature Turns Images Into Editable Designs
Canva, on Wednesday, announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool for users. Dubbed Magic Layers, it can convert any flat or static image and AI-generated outputs into a layered, editable design. This means users can take any image and then manipulate its elements individually to create a different design. The Sydney-based visual communication...
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Layer Of Dust In Delhi, Weather Office Dismisses Iran "Toxic Cloud" Rumours
A thick layer of dust has settled over Delhi-NCR, significantly dropping visibility and spiking pollution levels across the national capital region.
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Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer Bloober Team Announces Layers of Fear 3 With a Live-Action Teaser
Bloober Team announced Layers of Fear 3 during a livestream on Sunday marking the 10th anniversary of the psychological horror franchise. The studio, which developed Silent Hill 2 remake and Cronos: The New Dawn, is also expanding the Layers of Fear franchise beyond video games.
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Samsung's Privacy Screen Feature to Curb Shoulder Surfing Unveiled After Multiple Leaks; Expected to Debut With Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung, on Wednesday, announced that it will soon bring a new privacy layer to Galaxy devices. The privacy feature is claimed to curb shoulder surfing, making it difficult for others to peep into a user's phone, offering a higher level of security. While the South Korean smartphone maker has yet to reveal how the feature works, it says that it wil...
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'We Did Our Part': Chief Justice Puts Creamy Layer Ball In Centre's Court
The Supreme Court has done its bit to address the creamy layer issue in caste-based reservation, and it is now up to the government and Parliament to take the next step, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said today
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Ozone Layer On Track To Return To 1980s Levels By Mid-Century: Report
The Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to return to 1980s levels by the middle of this century, with the 2024 Antarctic ozone hole smaller than in recent years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a new report.
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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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US Could Be Hit By Massive Saharan Dust Plume This Week: What You Need To Know
A massive Saharan dust cloud is impacting the Caribbean with poor air quality and is projected to reach the southeastern US, prompting health advisories and potential weather implications.
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Learn The Art Of Layering Necklaces With Loungewear From Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannaah Bhatia is a bona fide Bollywood fashionista who serves sartorial lessons with every look
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Japan’s Universal Memory Breakthrough Reduces Energy, Boosts Speed
Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of "universal memory" that could revolutionise computing. Their improved MRAM technology overcomes previous energy limitations by using a multiferroic heterostructure with a vanadium layer for stability. This allows for faster data processing while significantly reducing power consumption, making future...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Explores Mars' Texoli Butte Amid New Challenges
NASA's Curiosity Rover is navigating the northern end of Texoli Butte on Mars, uncovering ancient sedimentary layers. Recent challenges forced the rover to stop its drive earlier than planned, delaying some imaging tasks. Despite this, scientific efforts continued, focusing on "Avalon," a dark bedrock vein, long-range imaging, and environmental obs...
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Crypto’s ‘Middle Child’ Ethereum Flounders as Rivals Gain Ground
Ethereum is confronting critical questions about its role in supporting crypto commerce, following changes to the user experience that are said to have diminished activity. According to critics, there has been a rising dependence on Layer-2 blockchains, which are developed to enhance time consuming and expensive transactions.
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Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here's What You Need to Know
Supernova explosions have the potential to harm Earth’s atmosphere, particularly the ozone layer. However, no stars close enough to cause damage are currently identified. The risks are low, but gamma-ray bursts, caused by neutron star mergers, may pose an even greater threat in the future.
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'If Parents Are IAS Officers, Why Reservation For Their Children?': Supreme Court
Before the case reached the Supreme Court, the authorities noted that both parents were government employees and that their combined income exceeded the prescribed creamy layer threshold
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Canva’s New AI-Powered Magic Layers Feature Turns Images Into Editable Designs
Canva, on Wednesday, announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool for users. Dubbed Magic Layers, it can convert any flat or static image and AI-generated outputs into a layered, editable design. This means users can take any image and then manipulate its elements individually to create a different design. The Sydney-based visual communication...
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Layer Of Dust In Delhi, Weather Office Dismisses Iran "Toxic Cloud" Rumours
A thick layer of dust has settled over Delhi-NCR, significantly dropping visibility and spiking pollution levels across the national capital region.
-
Silent Hill 2 Remake Developer Bloober Team Announces Layers of Fear 3 With a Live-Action Teaser
Bloober Team announced Layers of Fear 3 during a livestream on Sunday marking the 10th anniversary of the psychological horror franchise. The studio, which developed Silent Hill 2 remake and Cronos: The New Dawn, is also expanding the Layers of Fear franchise beyond video games.
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Samsung's Privacy Screen Feature to Curb Shoulder Surfing Unveiled After Multiple Leaks; Expected to Debut With Galaxy S26 Series
Samsung, on Wednesday, announced that it will soon bring a new privacy layer to Galaxy devices. The privacy feature is claimed to curb shoulder surfing, making it difficult for others to peep into a user's phone, offering a higher level of security. While the South Korean smartphone maker has yet to reveal how the feature works, it says that it wil...
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'We Did Our Part': Chief Justice Puts Creamy Layer Ball In Centre's Court
The Supreme Court has done its bit to address the creamy layer issue in caste-based reservation, and it is now up to the government and Parliament to take the next step, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said today
-
Ozone Layer On Track To Return To 1980s Levels By Mid-Century: Report
The Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to return to 1980s levels by the middle of this century, with the 2024 Antarctic ozone hole smaller than in recent years, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a new report.
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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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US Could Be Hit By Massive Saharan Dust Plume This Week: What You Need To Know
A massive Saharan dust cloud is impacting the Caribbean with poor air quality and is projected to reach the southeastern US, prompting health advisories and potential weather implications.
-
Learn The Art Of Layering Necklaces With Loungewear From Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannaah Bhatia is a bona fide Bollywood fashionista who serves sartorial lessons with every look
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Japan’s Universal Memory Breakthrough Reduces Energy, Boosts Speed
Scientists in Japan have developed a new type of "universal memory" that could revolutionise computing. Their improved MRAM technology overcomes previous energy limitations by using a multiferroic heterostructure with a vanadium layer for stability. This allows for faster data processing while significantly reducing power consumption, making future...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Explores Mars' Texoli Butte Amid New Challenges
NASA's Curiosity Rover is navigating the northern end of Texoli Butte on Mars, uncovering ancient sedimentary layers. Recent challenges forced the rover to stop its drive earlier than planned, delaying some imaging tasks. Despite this, scientific efforts continued, focusing on "Avalon," a dark bedrock vein, long-range imaging, and environmental obs...
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Crypto’s ‘Middle Child’ Ethereum Flounders as Rivals Gain Ground
Ethereum is confronting critical questions about its role in supporting crypto commerce, following changes to the user experience that are said to have diminished activity. According to critics, there has been a rising dependence on Layer-2 blockchains, which are developed to enhance time consuming and expensive transactions.
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Could a Supernova Threaten Earth’s Survival? Here's What You Need to Know
Supernova explosions have the potential to harm Earth’s atmosphere, particularly the ozone layer. However, no stars close enough to cause damage are currently identified. The risks are low, but gamma-ray bursts, caused by neutron star mergers, may pose an even greater threat in the future.
