A number of players were picked for huge amount of money in the IPL 2022 mega auction but not all of them have lived up to the expectations. A look at the top 5 cricketers who have disappointed in the ongoing season despite earning a massive payday.

Top 5 big-money flops of IPL 2022

The Sun has been witnessing heightened activity. It has been constantly emitting several powerful solar flares. But, what are solar flares? Are they harmful for us? Let us find answers to these questions

What are solar flares?

Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting for nearly 80 days now as troops on Kremlin’s order make advances into Ukraine’s territories. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been ordering their troops for offensive and counter-offensive in different cities including Kyiv, Mariupol, Kherson and others since the Russian troops marched into Ukrainian territory on February 24 this year. Russia successfully occupied Ukrainian regions in a battle that has been going on for months now. Notably, Luhansk and Donetsk were the regions in Ukraine that were already occupied by Russia before February 24. Which other territories have Russia occupied? And where does Ukraine hold back Russian troops?

Ukraine conflict: Russian-controlled territories vs Ukraine’s counter-offensive

These people in Egypt are enjoying what looks like a normal concert. But this group is actually singing a lighter form of ritual for exorcism. Umm Sameh, lead singer of Mazaher, is doing an ancient ‘zar' ritual.

People in Egypt are performing lighter version of ‘zar’ ritual - a traditional exorcism

Apple Inc. has announced that it will discontinue the portable music player iPod. Launched in 2001, the iPod will be sold till the current stock lasts, as reported by Apple.

Apple to discontinue iPod after 21 years

A strange-looking jet coated in over 17,000 solar panels gave the world a glimpse of the future of flight in 2016. Having the wingspan of a Boeing 747 but the weight of an SUV, it circumnavigated the Earth without consuming a drop of fuel. Solar Impulse 2, created by Bertrand Piccard and Bertrand Borschberg, showcased the potential of renewable energy.

Solar Impulse 2: This sun-powered plane may never need to land

Eiffel Tower in Paris lights up in Ukrainian flag’s colour to show support amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

Eiffel Tower in Ukrainian flag’s color to show support | Paris | Russia-Ukraine

Carbon footprint refers to the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions. These gases include carbon dioxide and methane. With climate change triggering calamities, it is essential that global companies curb their carbon footprints. How are they confronting the challenging intersection of home offices and climate change?

How companies account for remote work in their carbon footprints

If not the Big Bang Theory, then what? How was the universe, and consequently us humans, created? Was it really a singular cosmic event or was it an omnipotent God that shaped us out of clay?

How was the Universe created? Which is your favourite theory?

Pakistan was rocked by suicide bombing that killed four, including three Chinese teachers. The blast at Karachi University was carried out by a woman suicide bomber. Bombing has sent shockwaves as this was first suicide bombing by woman for BLA. But who is Shari Baloch, the woman who carried out suicide attack at Karachi University?

Who is Shari Baloch? The woman suicide bomber in Pak

India successfully test-fired its Brahmos missile from an Indian Air Force fighter jet. The air-launched missile is the most powerful weapon in IAF's arsenal. It gives India strategic depth in the Indian Ocean Region while keeping an eye on China and Pakistan.

Why BrahMos missile on Indian Air Force jets is a game changer in Indo-Pacific

Elon Musk, world's richest man, is set to buy Twitter for $44 billion. The deal is likely to cause major changes in tech universe. But is this the biggest-ever acquisition? Not really. Here's a look at biggest-ever tech acquisitions so far.

Elon Musk buys Twitter, is this biggest-ever tech acquisition?

April 26 is marked as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. It was established by the UN in memory of Chernobyl disaster of April 1986.Chernobyl was the world’s worst nuclear disaster, caused by human error. The accident killed 31 people instantly and forced tens of thousands to flee. Up to 115,000 people are thought to have died of radiation-related illnesses such as cancer, though estimates vary.

Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day: What happened in 1986?

After Shanghai, now Beijing may implement strict restrictions due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases. Residents in the Chinese capital were seen panic buying as long queues were seen outside grocery shops. People also lined up for mass tested. Reportedly, around 20 million people will be screened for Covid-19 in Beijing.

After Shanghai, Beijing to close? Residents start panic buying as 20 mn to be tested for Covid

No Pakistani Prime Minister has completed a five-year term since Independence in 1947. Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan is the latest Pakistan Prime Minister to suffer the jinx of not completing a full term. While three PMs have completed four years in office, five more - including Imran Khan - have occupied the office for at least three years.

The troubled history of Pakistan's Prime Ministers

Residents were seen washing down dried blood stains and clearing shattered glass debris after three explosions rocked a high school in western Kabul on April 19.

Multiple blasts rocked a high school in Kabul

Imagine if you could get a year ‘younger’. This could be possible for people in South Korea! South Korea’s president-elect has announced to do away with the ‘Korean age’ system. South Korea has not one but three systems to decide age of the population. Yoon Suk-yeol’s team said the president-elect is looking to standardize counting of age.

South Korea population may become a year ‘younger’. Here’s how

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had floated the tender for the Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights earlier this year. It has invited bids for a five-year cycle from 2023-27. For the first time since the IPL's inception, an e-auction will be held to determine the next winners of the tournament's media rights. A number of titans of industry are in the fray to bag the $5 billion prize.

IPL media rights:  A fight for $5 billion prize!

The US-built X-15 aircraft had flown at Mach 6.7 in 1967. The new hypersonic missiles have a speed of Mac -5. How exactly are these speeds measured? Watch to find out more.

Hypersonic speed decoded: How fast is Mach-5?

There are fears of the Russia-Ukraine war escalating into a nuclear conflict. There is already a scramble for anti-radiation pills. Potassium iodide products are among such pills. Approved by FDA, these are available without a prescription

Ukraine-Russia war: What are anti-radiation medicines? Side effects & availability

Methane-consuming bacteria can generate power. Generating power while purifying the environment of greenhouse gases?. It should be possible using bacteria, says a study. Candidatus Methanoperedens use methane to grow. They naturally occur in freshwater.

Methane-consuming bacteria can generate power

US President Joe Biden held the traditional Eastern Egg roll at the White House on Monday. The Easter Egg roll was held after a hiatus of two years due to coronavirus pandemic. Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcomed families to the South Lawn.

Joe Biden holds traditional Easter Egg roll at White House after gap of 2 years

A dragon-horse was spotted in France! But this dragon-horse is made of wood and steel. It breathes fire and spits water too. Long-Ma blows smoke from the nostrils and even growls. Long Ma is created by François Delaroziere & the Compagnie La Machine. The dragon has previously been in Beijing, Ottawa, Nantes, & Calais. Crowd of several thousand people gathered to watch the 45-ton dragon. There are multiple operators controlling Long Ma, the mechanical dragon-horse.

This 45-ton dragon-horse amazes crowd in France. How does it work?

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