In 2017, a total solar eclipse changed animal behaviour as scientists watched 17 species react to sudden darkness

On 21 August 2017, the afternoon light at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, South Carolina, began to fade. For the people gathered there, the approaching darkness was an astronomical spectacle. For the animals living outside in the zoo’s enclosures, it was something rather different: daylight was suddenly behaving as if evening had arrived. Researchers had prepared…

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Parliament flags uranium shortfall: Why domestic mining matters

India’s future nuclear fleet may need 5,400 tonnes uranium annually; domestic supply meets about 30%: Parliamentary panel A Parliamentary Standing Committee (the Committee on Public Undertakings), reviewing the performance of the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), has flagged that India’s domestic uranium production meets only about 30 per cent of the country’s requirement…

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Chiranjeevi says audiences will come to theatres for good content; ‘It is wrong to say people are staying home and watching OTT’

Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi attended the success meet of his nephew Varun Tej’s latest release, ‘Korean Kanakaraju’. Directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film is a horror comedy which has been receiving positive to mixed response. During the event, the Telugu veteran spoke about the recent success of different films and said it is wrong to believe…

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Mulank 7 faces a digital security alert! Why verifying files & logins protects your data today

People born on particular dates are encouraged to keep a vigilant eye on their digital accounts for any security notifications. Unforeseen login attempts or password complications may surface, thus necessitating close scrutiny. Strengthening old accounts and updating vulnerable passwords can significantly bolster digital safeguarding. Always verify suspicious communications through verified sources to avoid falling prey…

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Why India’s next challenge is demand

Cumulative ethanol supplies crossed 800 crore litres during Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26 (representative image) India’s ethanol programme has crossed another major volume mark, but the latest supply data also shows a shift in where the fuel is coming from.Grain-based feedstocks accounted for about three-fourths of ethanol supplied in July, with maize and surplus Food…

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Why has Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem decided to skip Lausanne Diamond League?

Arshad Nadeem (AFP Photo) Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem will not compete at the Lausanne Diamond League this month as he shifts his focus towards his next major international competitions, including the Asian Games in Japan.His coach, Salman Butt, said Nadeem is currently training in Lahore and is waiting for his visa before travelling…

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