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Representative Image of engineered mesh capturing fog droplets on Mount Boutmezguida for water collection (AI-generated image) High on Mount Boutmezguida in southwest Morocco, more than 4,000 feet above sea level, rows of black mesh stand directly in the path of Atlantic fog rolling through the Anti-Atlas Mountains. As the fog passes through the mesh, tiny droplets collect on the fibres, run downward and are gathered before being stored and carried through pipes to homes in nearby communities. The project is operated by Dar Si Hmad, a Moroccan nonprofit whose work with fog harvesting began in 2006, initially through a pilot…

Rajat Patidar guided Central Zone to Duleep Trophy triumph last season. | Photo Credit: File photo: K. MURALI KUMAR The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here and the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai are learnt to be in the reckoning to host the Duleep Trophy final from Sept. 6 to 10.Originally scheduled to be held behind closed doors at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) herein the outskirts of Bengaluru, the BCCI is understood to have explored the possibility of playing at least the final in front of an audience.The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has expressed its readiness to host the marquee…

Go a little quietly today, Taurus. The Moon sits in a sensitive zone, and Saturn’s pressure can make small worries feel larger than they are, especially if you’re already tired.Health may feel off from the start. Maybe you wake heavy-headed, maybe your stomach isn’t settled, or maybe energy just doesn’t rise properly. Don’t force brightness. Keep your plans close to your chest as well. Secret rivals or jealous eyes may be active, and loose talk could hand them exactly what they need. Even in casual office chatter, say less. Not everyone asking questions is on your side.Love and Relationship:Today isn’t…

On humid days, clothes may hang for hours and still feel cold and damp. The problem is not always the temperature. The fabric needs to release its moisture before it can dry. High humidity slows this evaporation. It is noted that clothes can sometimes dry faster on a cold, dry day than on a warm, humid one. Sunlight and wind can also make a big difference. It is also recommended to remove as much water as possible before drying and give clothes enough room for air to move around them. The best results often come from small changes rather than…

New Delhi, The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday approved US-based General Atlantic’s proposal to acquire an additional stake in insurtech firm Acko Technology & Services Pvt Ltd.Private equity firm General Atlantic is acquiring additional shares in Acko Tech through its affiliate General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte Ltd.The proposed combination involves the acquisition of additional shareholding of Acko Technology & Services Pvt Ltd by General Atlantic Singapore ACK Pte Ltd on a fully diluted basis, crossing the threshold of 25 per cent pursuant to Acko Tech’s rights issue, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) said in a release.General Atlantic…

Srinagar, Aug 18: The Urban Local Bodies (ULB) Department Kashmir has been functioning without a regular Director for the past 20 days, causing inconvenience to people and affecting the disposal of important matters at the department level.The key post of Director fell vacant following the retirement of the incumbent on July 31, 2026. However, no regular appointment has been made so far, leaving the department without a full-time head.Locals and visitors said the absence of a regular Director has affected the day-to-day functioning of the department, with several files and official matters reportedly awaiting necessary approvals and signatures.The situation is…

Russia is reportedly shipping explosives, ammunition and drone components to Iran through the Caspian Sea, according to an exclusive NBC News report. A European government document allegedly lists TNT among the cargo, while a Western official reportedly confirmed its contents. The shipments could help Iran rebuild military capabilities damaged by U.S. and Israeli strikes. The reported transfers also mark a striking reversal in the Russia-Iran drone relationship, after years of Iranian Shahed-style drones and technical support flowing to Moscow. This video examines Putin’s Caspian supply route, why the shipments may be difficult for Western forces to intercept, and what Moscow…

Menon had already completed his first spacewalk earlier this month. He spent six hours and 27 minutes outside the ISS with Nasa astronaut Jessica Meir. Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon stepped outside the International Space Station on Tuesday for his second spacewalk. He was joined by European Space Agency astronaut Sophie Adenot for an important repair operation.The astronauts were tasked with replacing the ISS’s space-to-ground antenna.The spacewalk began at 8.37am EDT. It was expected to last about six hours and 30 minutes.Nasa and the ISS broadcasted the entire operation in a livestream. In a post, Nasa later shared the snippet of…

New Delhi: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi will come out with her memoir this November in which she will be sharing her intimate story of marrying into one of India’s most powerful political families, the tragedy of losing Rajiv Gandhi that threw her into the “public world of politics” and turning down prime ministership in 2004 among other things.”Belonging: A Journey of Love” will hit stands on November 10, publisher Alfred A Knopf, an American imprint of Penguin Random House, announced on Tuesday.Penguin Random House India, however, has not confirmed the date of release of the book in India.According to the…

Cancer is often associated with older age, but a diagnosis in the 30s or early 40s is no longer something doctors can simply dismiss as unusual. India’s cancer data does show a significant burden among younger adults. However, experts caution against interpreting every cancer diagnosis in a younger adult as proof of a broad “cancer epidemic” among the young. Better detection, greater awareness and access to imaging are also bringing more cases to medical attention.Also Read | Think you’re too young to get cancer? Oncologist Dr Ankur Varshney explains why the disease is rising in younger adultsHT Lifestyle spoke to…