In 2026, researchers turned water-treatment waste into a filter for microplastics; real-water tests removed 86.9% to 97.1% of the particles

Representative Image (AI-generated) Microplastics are now found across aquatic environments, creating a difficult challenge for water-treatment systems that must remove tiny plastic particles without generating more waste. A new approach investigated in 2026 takes an unusual route: instead of treating water-treatment waste as something that simply needs to be discarded, researchers turned it into a … Read more

‘It’s madness’: Anand loses on time after declining draw against Sindarov; 20-year-old calls legend ‘world-class’ | Chess News

Viswanathan Anand loses on time to Javokhir Sindarov (GCL Photo) BENGALURU: Viswanathan Anand’s difficult start to the 2026 Global Chess League took another turn for the worse on Tuesday as the five-time world champion suffered two defeats in a day, the second coming in painful fashion against 20-year-old Javokhir Sindarov.Playing for Alaskan Knights, Anand had … Read more

Apoorva Mukhija and Amin Jaz’s kissing video goes viral; social media users call it ‘hard launch’; duo yet to confirm romance

Apoorva Mukhija, popularly known as Rebel Kid, has once again become a talking point on social media. A video featuring the content creator and podcast host Amin Jaz has sparked fresh speculation about their relationship. The clip appears to show Apoorva and Amin sharing a kiss at an event. Apoorva is seen in a halter-neck … Read more

‘Artificial’ trailer: Andrew Garfield plays OpenAI founder Sam Altman; Luca Guadagnino’s AI drama explores 2023 firing scandal | English Movie News

Trailer of Andrew Garfield-starrer ‘Artificial’ out The makers have released the trailer of Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial,’ starring Andrew Garfield in the lead role. The actor stars as OpenAI founder Sam Altman and centres on the scandal that erupted when he was suddenly fired in 2023 and then reinstated only five days later.Garfield stars as Altman … Read more

A ‘sugar daddy’ threat, head in fridge, chopped fingers: What we know about chilling Guwahati wife murder | Guwahati News

Ramanuj Goswami, accused of beheading his wife, stated he has no remorse for his actions. GUWAHATI: Ramanuj Goswami, accused of beheading his wife and storing her severed head in a refrigerator, on Tuesday said he has no remorse and now plans to kill his wife’s ‘sugar daddy’ next.Goswami made this chilling remark to reporters while … Read more

Anjali Anand faces social media backlash after body-shaming pap spat: ‘Mocked Shiv Thakare’s height, got angry when her weight was mentioned’ | Hindi Movie News

Anjali Anand and Shiv Thakare Anjali Anand has found herself at the centre of a social media debate after a video of her confrontation with a paparazzo went viral. The actress, who was seen with Shiv Thakare after an event, lost her cool when a pap made a remark that she interpreted as body-shaming and … Read more

Paulo Costa: Could Paulo Costa’s bold move change his UFC future and help solve the light heavyweight division’s growing problem? | MMA News

Paulo Costa (Image via IG/X) Paulo Costa sees a problem in the UFC light heavyweight division, and he believes he can be part of the solution. With champion Carlos Ulberg sidelined after ACL surgery, Costa is pushing for an interim title fight instead of letting the division wait. His timing could not be more important. … Read more

Despite a 4-year snub, Ronaldo still holds one major Ballon d’Or record Messi perhaps will never match | Football News

Ronaldo still leads Messi in Ballon d’Or nominations, despite missing out for four consecutive years/ Image: X Cristiano Ronaldo may have missed the Ballon d’Or shortlist for a fourth consecutive year, but there is still one major category in the award’s history where the Portugal star remains ahead of Lionel Messi.Messi’s return to the 2026 … Read more

‘Irumudi’ box office collections day 19 vs ‘Romanchakam’: Ravi Teja’s film earns Rs 2.25 cr; Sumanth Prabhas’ film reaches Rs 6.26 cr on day 6 | Telugu Movie News

‘Irumudi’ box office collections day 19 vs ‘Romanchakam’_ Ravi Teja’s film. FB Ravi Teja’s ‘Irumudi’ maintained a steady pace at the box office on its 19th day. The film collected a net Rs 2.25 cr across 1,984 shows on Tuesday. With this, its total India net collection has reached Rs 170.95 cr.The actioner has recorded … Read more