Deep inside the cloud forests of Mexico, certain patches of bark and rotting wood begin to glow a faint, ghostly green once darkness sets in. The source is not the trees themselves but tiny mushrooms growing on them, fungi capable of producing their own light through a chemical reaction inside their cells. For years, very…
For decades, people in the UK tended to view air conditioning as something that belonged elsewhere. It was associated with office buildings, hotels and hotter countries rather than their own homes. But as summers become warmer and heatwaves more frequent, that picture is beginning to change.Colleagues and I analysed data from the English Housing Survey,…
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has declared the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing 2026 entrance examination results. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now check and download their scorecards and merit list from the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in.The result has been released in two formats. Candidates can download the merit list PDF,…
When Parineeti Chopra recalled a hilarious gym encounter with ‘idol’ Katrina Kaif: ‘I increased my treadmill speed’ As Parineeti Chopra appeared on ‘Koffee With Karan‘ alongside Aditya Roy Kapur, she made a candid confession about feeling extremely nervous around fellow actress Katrina Kaif. In a delightful moment, the ‘Ishaqzaade’ actress revealed that Katrina is her…
This week begins with a pleasant, steady breeze for you, Taurus. Early days carry a sense of fulfilment. A wish you’ve held quietly may finally move toward completion, and that alone can lift your whole mood. Support from an elder sibling or a senior figure also helps you feel protected. There is warmth in your…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday reportedly issued a notice to K Kavitha over her use of “TRS” for her newly launched party, Telangana Rakshana Sena.The development comes after the poll body reportedly received more than 1,100 complaints over the party’s originally proposed name, Telangana Rashtra Sena. Among those who objected…
India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has revealed how his father Viswanathan’s bold decision to move the family from Delhi to Kerala became the defining moment in his cricketing journey.Ahead of India’s second T20I against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, Samson reflected on the pivotal choice that changed the course of his career after he struggled…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has lavished praise on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, calling him a rare talent capable of rewriting T20 records, while also urging the youngster to stay grounded amid the growing spotlight.The 15-year-old batting prodigy has emerged as one of India’s brightest prospects after his remarkable rise in…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) NEW DELHI: Before a baby’s first breath, life depends on an extraordinary organ that most people rarely think about – the placenta.Acting as the baby’s first life-support system, the placenta delivers oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products, protects the developing fetus and produces hormones essential for sustaining pregnancy.Yet, despite its…
A plane drops a load of water on the Aspen Acres Fire near Colorado City. (Photo credit: AP) A wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures by Friday as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.The Aspen Acres fire is one of…
