Representative Image of a caterpillar guarding wasp larvae and aggressively swinging its head at approaching predators (AI-generated image) A species of parasitic wasp has evolved one of the strangest survival strategies in the insect world, turning its caterpillar host into a living bodyguard for its own young. The wasp, from the genus Glyptapanteles, lays as…
Nayanthara’s latest film ‘Hi’ has arrived in theatres and is receiving attention from audiences. The actress, who has a strong fan following across South India, made her presence felt with the film’s release. After the movie reached the big screen, Nayanthara also shared pictures related to ‘Hi’ on social media and thanked the audience for…
Planetary shifts in September 2026 may influence career direction and personal relationships. Palmistry offers insights into these astrological transits and their potential effects. Broken fate lines suggest career changes, while Venus’s move highlights relationship dynamics. Mercury’s entry into Virgo emphasizes careful communication and detailed work. Jupiter’s transit and Mars’s entry into Cancer point to evolving…
NEW DELHI: In a significant development that brings focus on the need to step up action to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals 2030, the United Nations (UN) has declared November 27 the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The date carries special significance for India, which backed the resolution…
Former cricketer Suresh Raina (PTI Photo) Suresh Raina has become the latest former India cricketer to raise concerns over the impact player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL), arguing that the experiment has significantly tilted the balance of the game towards batters.The former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter, who was part of four IPL-winning…
Michigan State University botanist William James Beal buried 20 glass bottles filled with seeds In 1879, Michigan State University botanist William James Beal buried 20 glass bottles filled with seeds and sand in an effort to answer a deceptively simple question: how long could seeds remain dormant in the soil and still grow when conditions…
Shriya Pilgaonkar has opened up about the ongoing discussion surrounding Swara Bhasker‘s comments on the Jauhar sequence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’.The actor spoke about the importance of understanding historical practices within the social and cultural circumstances of their time. She also cautioned against applying present-day standards to people who lived in a very different…
Financial worries often intensify during nighttime, impacting peace and savings. Philippians 4:19 offers a reminder of faith and divine provision for needs. This verse encourages distinguishing between essential needs and mere wants during stressful times. Provision may arrive unexpectedly through various forms, not just direct monetary aid. Faith combined with practical financial discipline helps avoid…
Activist Sonam Wangchuk (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday said the Leh Apex Body (LAB) would be compelled to launch a “very large-scale agitation” if the Union government fails to make “concrete” progress on the group’s key demands.“If stepmotherly treatment is meted out to Ladakh and the people living along the…
Sanju Samson (Image credit: IPL) Chennai Super Kings have built their reputation on stability, but the franchise could be forced to make some major calls ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season.The five-time champions have endured a difficult phase, missing out on the playoffs for three successive seasons. Their 2026 campaign was further complicated…