We all know that one student who can effortlessly memorise entire chapters before an exam. But science reveals that this ability to master rote learning isn’t just a lucky trait it’s deeply linked to brain function, genetics, and even lifestyle habits. The hippocampus, a crucial brain structure for memory, plays a big role. Some students show more efficient activity in this region, helping them retain repetitive information better and for longer. B

Los Angeles has become the heart of mounting protests against U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration policies. With nearly 900,000 undocumented immigrants and one of the most diverse populations in America, the city is feeling the brunt of intensified enforcement efforts. Sprawling across Southern California, Los Angeles County is home to 10 million people 27% of California's total population.

West Indies white-ball skipper Shai Hope has been recalled to the national Test squad for the upcoming three-match series against Australia, beginning June 25 in Bridgetown. The announcement came on Tuesday as part of a 16-member squad named for the 2025–27 ICC World Test Championship cycle. Hope, who last played Test cricket in 2021, returns on the back of consistent performances in limited-overs formats. The

A protest in downtown Los Angeles over federal immigration raids escalated into violent chaos Monday night, with masked looters targeting multiple businesses, including a high-profile break-in at an Apple Store. Videos shared widely on social media showed individuals smashing the store's windows, stealing electronic products, and defacing the building with graffiti. The unrest marks a dramatic shift from what beg

In a controversial and incendiary statement, US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday called for California Governor Gavin Newsom to be "tarred and feathered" amid intensifying political clashes over the federal government’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles. Johnson made the comment during a House Republican leadership press conference, where he stopped short of advocating Newsom’s arrest but said the governor should be publicly punish

The United States and China have reached a preliminary framework agreement to revive their stalled trade truce, aiming to ease export curbs and avoid a looming tariff escalation. Following two days of high-stakes negotiations in London, both sides announced they had come to terms on steps to lift restrictions on China's rare earth mineral exports and to roll back recent U.S. controls on advanced technology goods, including semiconductor software.

An emergency curfew was imposed in downtown Los Angeles as the city faced a fifth consecutive day of protests sparked by recent federal immigration raids. U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the deployment of hundreds of U.S. Marines to control the escalating unrest, triggering backlash from California state officials. Despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and other leaders, Trump activated 4,000 National Guard troops, asserting that the situation

The launch of the highly anticipated Axiom-4 mission, which was set to send Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS), has been postponed once again. This marks the fifth delay in the mission, originally scheduled for June 11, 2025. SpaceX, the aerospace company leading the rocket launch, cited a technical glitch in the Falcon 9 rocket's propulsion system specifically, a liquid oxygen (LOx) leak as the reason

After a 13-year wait, global pop sensation Enrique Iglesias is set to perform live in Mumbai on October 30, 2025, at the iconic MMRDA Grounds, BKC. The Spanish singer, known for chart-toppers like Hero, Bailando, and Tonight (I’m Lovin’ You), will perform in India as part of his latest international tour. The one-night-only concert is expected to draw a massive crowd of over 30,

The brutal murder of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya has shocked the nation, as chilling new details reveal that his wife Sonam Raghuvanshi had plotted the crime with her lover, Raj Kushwaha, just days after their wedding. Raja's elder brother Vipin Raghuwanshi told Aaj Tak that Sonam had warned her family in advance about her relationship with Raj. Despite her pleas, her family insisted she marry within their caste, lead

A significant political shake-up appears imminent in Karnataka, with the Congress high command reportedly preparing for a major cabinet reshuffle. Senior party leader Rahul Gandhi is said to be dissatisfied with the current state leadership, particularly following the tragic stampede during the RCB felicitation event in Bengaluru, which left 11 people dead and many injured. Sources reveal that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwar

During a White House press briefing, President Donald Trump addressed growing public speculation about alleged drug use by Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and former government official. Trump was responding to circulating reports claiming Musk had frequently used substances such as ketamine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms during the 2024 presidential campaign period. When questioned, Trump offered a cautious response, stating, “I really don’t know. I don’t think so

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, but Florida has experienced an unusual stretch of dry weather as the state momentarily steps away from its typical early summer rain pattern. The primary cause of this unexpected dryness is a massive Saharan dust plume that drifted across the Atlantic Ocean and settled high above Florida last week. Traveling an astonishing 5,000 miles from Africa, the dust plume was large enough to be observed from space and has temporarily disrupted Fl

  A disturbing incident at Newark Liberty International Airport has triggered widespread concern after an Indian student was reportedly handcuffed and deported, prompting a response from both the US Embassy in India and the Indian Consulate in New York. The controversy began after a video posted on social media by Kunal Jain, a non-resident Indian (NRI) and social entrepreneur, went viral. Jain described witnessing a young Indian student in visible distress being

In a disturbing incident that has sparked outrage among the Indian diaspora and social media users, a young Indian student was reportedly handcuffed, pinned to the ground, and deported from Newark Airport in the United States. The incident came to light after a concerned non-resident Indian shared a video on social media capturing the student’s distress. The footage, now widely circulated online, shows the young man crying, restrained with handcuffs, and being treated in a manner many h

As the country gears up for a major milestone in its space journey, the family of Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla has shared their emotional response to a historic and heartwarming moment. During a grand ceremony held in Trivandrum, Prime Minister Narendra Modi awarded astronaut wings to four Indian astronauts, including Shubhanshu Shukla, marking a monumental step for India’s space ambitions. Shubhanshu'

In 1961, the president of France posed a hard question to the US president: Would the United States really risk its own destruction to protect its allies in Europe from a nuclear strike? The inquiry was rooted in skepticism that the US would ever trade one of its cities for the defense of a partner nation. Not reassured, France had already taken matters into its own hands by conducting its first nuclear weapons test the previous year, thus ensuring a measure of strategic independence.

Maintaining your child’s oral hygiene goes beyond just brushing teeth cleaning their tongue is equally important. A child’s tongue can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria, food particles, and dead cells, which contribute to bad breath, plaque buildup, and even oral infections. With kids often indulging in sugary foods and drinks, and sometimes skipping parts of their dental routine, their tongues are especially vulnerable.

Amazon, the company that once revolutionized the book industry, is now downsizing its very own Books division. The tech giant has laid off fewer than 100 employees from units that include the Kindle e-reader business and the Goodreads review platform. This marks the latest in a string of layoffs intended to streamline operations and align with Amazon’s new business roadmap. A spokesperson confirmed that the dec

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a historic moment on June 6, 2025, by inaugurating the world’s tallest rail bridge over the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir. The 1,315-meter-long bridge stands 359 meters above the riverbed taller than the Eiffel Tower and forms a crucial part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project. Designed to withstand extreme weather and seismic activity, the bridge is a monumental engineering feat that now e