Lightning

NASA confirms the viral red “jellyfish lights” are natural red sprites. They are rare upper-atmosphere lightning flashes that form above intense thunderstorms worldwide.

From ice to lightning: new study shows how flexoelectricity powers storms

Scientists have discovered the phenomenon of Flexoelectricity which means bending ice generates electricity, offering fresh insight into how thunderstorms create lightning.

NASA astronaut captures rare gigantic lightning jet from space, reveals hidden thunderstorm phenomenon

The image showed a gigantic jet, one of the rarest forms of transient luminous events. These powerful electrical discharges rise from storm clouds up to the upper atmosphere.

Astronauts on ISS capture giant red 'sprite' lighting up storm over Earth – See image here

"While orbiting 400 kilometres above Earth, Ayers witnessed an unusual phenomenon. A vibrant sprite, a type of Transient Luminous Event (TLE), appeared above a thunderstorm.

Rome's Arch of Constantine damaged after being struck by lightning

The arch, built in 315 to celebrate the victory of Emperor Constantine in the battle of Ponte Milvio, was already undergoing maintenance work, which had begun on Monday.

Lightning strikes iconic New York skyscrapers - Empire State Building & One World Trade Centre

Dramatic photos captured the moment glowing white bolts sliced through the night sky, striking the antennas atop both skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building, in the US.

Teenager dies after being struck by lightning at Mumbai’s Juhu beach

A 16-year-old died after being struck by lightning at Mumbai’s Juhu Chowpatty on Thursday.

Indian-origin student struck by lightning in US, thrown into pond

When Susroonya Koduru got hit by a lightning, she was thrown into a pond. The incident took place when she was talking a walk with her friends.

4 dead in lightning strikes in Rajasthan, hundreds stranded in Himachal as monsoon advances

IMD said the southwest monsoon further advanced into some more parts of north Arabian Sea, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, and remaining parts of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

12 killed in lightning strikes in Jharkhand

Lightning strikes killed a woman and her daughter at Barwadda area of Dhanbad district, while two people died at Bahragora in Jamdhespur and Chirodih in Gumla district on Friday, the official said.

Man struck by lightning while playing PlayStation in living room

Aiden Rowan was using his PlayStation when a bolt of lightning struck him on Monday

Assam storm toll rises to 14

Strong winds along with heavy showers and lightning strikes, a seasonal annual phenomenon called 'Bordoisila' in Assamese, have also caused damage to houses, uprooted trees and snapped electric lines in many parts of the state.

Killer strikes: Lightning claims more lives in India than other natural disasters

More than 2,000 people are killed in lightning strikes across India every year. Increasing awareness is key to reducing these fatalities

Order book for FY16 to be better than last year: Thermax MD

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, MS Unnikrishnan, Managing Director at Thermax said June quarter earnings benefited from cost saving and waste reduction strategies

Will maintain 25-30% growth guidance for FY16: Minda Ind

The company sees good opportunity in lightning, switches and castings going ahead.

Bajaj Elec expects15-20% growth in consumer durables biz

Shekhar Bajaj, chairman & MD, Bajaj Electricals, says that the company has seen a positive growth in consumer durable and lighting segment. Compared to last year, this year or EBITDA may be slightly higher.