Spider webs may hold a surprising record of the animals living nearby. A study found that genetic traces from terrestrial vertebrates can be collected directly from spider webs, turning the structures into passive filters for environmental DNA. Researchers tested 49 webs from an Australian wildlife sanctuary and Perth Zoo and detected vertebrate DNA in every…
James Cameron’s coastal home spans 100 acres and overlooks the Pacific Ocean. This home is also the birthplace of the ‘Avatar’ scripts. (Instagram) James Cameron was quite dedicated to building the home he wanted when he bought a 100-acre property in 1999. The filmmaker bought the space to create his own sustainable home; however, unlike…
General:Home takes centre stage today, and not in a heavy way. The Moon activates your domestic zone, while Mercury sharpens your eye for practical comforts. You may suddenly notice what needs fixing, replacing, or brightening up in the house, from curtains to a noisy fan.A mother’s support or mother figure comes as a genuine benefit….
TMC names Sanchita Pradhan, Rabiul Alam Chowdhury candidates for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls NEW DELHI: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction led by Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced Sanchita Pradhan (Dey) and Rabiul Alam Chowdhury as its candidates for the October 6 bypolls to the Nandigram and Rejinagar assembly seats, respectively. The counting of votes is set…
Stock market holiday on September 14 Ganesh Chaturthi is falling on Monday, September 14 and investors are wondering whether the festival will affect trading in the stock and commodity markets.NSE and BSE follow their own trading holiday calendars, which are separate from holidays observed by banks and government offices. According to the 2026 exchange calendar,…
Gunalan Kamalini Replaces Pratika Rawal in Final (Agency Images) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.India have made their first change of the tournament, bringing Gunalan Kamalini into the playing XI in…
India and Afghanistan cricket teams before the first T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (ANI) New Delhi: For the first time ever, the national song, ‘Vande Mataram‘, was sung before the match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. The national song was followed by…
The facial tumour had severely affected devil populations in many parts of Tasmania In 2012, 28 Tasmanian devils were brought to Maria Island off Tasmania’s east coast as an “insurance population” when facial tumour disease was severely affecting the species. The devils have since thrived, with their numbers reaching up to 90. But their success…
‘I put all my savings into this film’: ‘Hanuman Ansh’ producer Anupriya Nagar recalls financial hurdles and eventual success of over Rs 200 crore ‘Hanuman Ansh’ has struck a chord with audiences, turning into a notable success while sparking widespread discussion around its narrative and spiritual core. Producer Anupriya Nagar, speaking about the film’s path…
A new year doesn’t always need a new version of you.Sometimes, it simply needs a lighter version of you.Before 2027 begins, look at the habits, relationships, expectations and old definitions of success you’re still carrying. Some helped you reach where you are. That doesn’t necessarily mean they belong where you’re going next.AriesLet go of the…
