In tropical forests across Central and South America, a quiet tree hides one of the most violent forms of seed dispersal found in nature. Known to scientists as Hura crepitans and to locals as the dynamite tree, it earns its name not through myth but through sound and force. When its fruit reaches maturity, it…
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday planted a sapling under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign in Sarojini Vihar.After the event, Chahal told that locals have pledged to plant trees.“The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative has become a movement, a campaign. Our NDMC has taken on this…
Doordarshan will telecast live the Mangala, Shringaar, Rajbhog, Sandhya, and Shayan Aartis offered to the Ram Lalla idol at the Ayodhya Ram temple on DD National, connecting devotees who can’t visit the temple. National broadcaster Doordarshan has good news for Lord Ram Devotees. Doordarshan has announced that it will telecast live the morning prayers offered…
Nearly all political donations made by Yale professors in 2025 went to Democratic candidates and groups, according to an analysis of federal campaign finance data by the Yale Daily News.The newspaper reviewed more than 7,000 filings submitted to the Federal Election Commission in 2025 that listed Yale as the employer. Of 1,099 donations in which…
Raj Kapoor is remembered as one of the most influential filmmakers Indian cinema has ever produced, and a word of appreciation from him was considered a huge honour. He was called ‘The Showman’ and hence, filmmakers that time would wait to earn praise from him. Such recognition did come for Vijay Anand, popularly known as…
Something opens up today, almost like a door you thought was stuck. Venus supports you, and Jupiter adds a pleasant, social warmth that brings people closer.Expect a few meaningful conversations, maybe during a tea break or while walking back from the parking area. You’ll feel more confident about where life is headed, but don’t get…
India’s electric two-wheeler space is witnessing a new phase, with established Japanese manufacturers finally stepping into the EV game. Honda and Suzuki, long known for their petrol-powered scooters, have now launched electric versions of their best-known models. Honda has already launched the Activa e:, while Suzuki has recently revealed the prices of the e-Access. Here’s…
JAMMU: Security forces on Wednesday intensified the ongoing anti-terror operation in Najote village in J&K’s Kathua district by extending the cordon to at least a dozen surrounding villages, officials said. Yet another such operation was launched in Rajbagh, also in Kathua, after a resident reported sighting two terror suspects.The cordon-and-search operation in Najote was launched…
Industry body CII has called on the government to issue clear green hydrogen mandates, supported by incentives, to accelerate demand creation and help India transition towards a cleaner industrial economy, PTI reported.The Confederation of Indian Industry said sectors that currently rely heavily on grey hydrogen — such as refining, fertilisers and natural gas — are…
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan found himself at the centre of a debate after he was asked to retire out during a Big Bash League (BBL) match between Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder. The decision, taken by Renegades captain Will Sutherland, came after Rizwan scored 26 off 23 balls, an innings that again brought focus on…
