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File photo used for representational purpose. CHENNAI: Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday informed the Madras high court that it will desist from using the songs and music of movies Jailer, Jailer2, and Coolie starring Rajinikanth, unless a license is obtained from the copyright owner Sun Pictures. Senior advocate P S…
Bill Gates is building an ‘artificial sun’ that could replace coal in the US The old coal plant is gone. Something very different is planned in its place. The twin smokestacks of the Bull Run Fossil Plant in Claxton, Tennessee, were demolished after more than six decades. That coal plant used fossil fuels to generate…
Why some people sneeze when they look at the sun For a lot of people, going outside into the bright sun makes them feel warm or clear. For some, it makes them sneeze out of nowhere. Doctors and scientists have been trying to figure out this strange reaction for decades. A person walks from a…
NASA spacecraft reveals how the solar wind is heated near the Sun (AI-generated) A spacecraft now moves through a region once thought unreachable, sampling the thin outer atmosphere of the Sun at distances no mission had managed before. Data returned by Parker Solar Probe is offering a closer look at how the solar wind is…
On 17 February 2026, skywatchers will get a chance to see one of the most striking types of solar eclipses: an annular eclipse, better known as a ‘ring of fire’. Unlike a total solar eclipse, where the Moon completely blocks the Sun, the Moon will leave a slim, glowing ring around its dark silhouette. The…
The sun stands for warmth, strength, and new beginnings. Across Indian cultures, it also symbolises clarity and inner power. Many parents look for baby names inspired by the sun, but without falling into overused or predictable choices. Below is a carefully curated list of 10 modern, Indian-rooted baby names that reflect the idea of shining…
Earth’s tilt causes extreme light and dark periods near the poles. Places like Svalbard and Tromsø in Norway, and Utqiaġvik, Alaska, experience weeks of continuous daylight in summer and prolonged darkness in winter. Antarctica sees nearly six months of sun followed by six months of night, impacting local wildlife and human life. Earth loves to…
Most of us think of sunlight as something that just makes mornings nicer or gives us a decent mood boost after a gloomy week. But a recent study by AIIMS has added a much more serious reason to step into the sun: it may actually help people recover better after a stroke.The findings of the…
Travellers in Goa face significant challenges with local taxi services. Many report inflated prices and harassment from taxi operators. App-based ride-hailing services struggle to operate due to the powerful local taxi union. This situation creates a stressful and negative experience for visitors, overshadowing the state’s attractions. Ensuring fair and accessible transport is crucial for Goa’s…
For residents of Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska, living in natural darkness is a part of their lives.We are talking about the northernmost city in the United States where the Sun has officially set and it won’t rise until January 22, 2026. The city has entered its annual polar night, which is a phenomenon where the…
