Scientists have discovered that Mimosa pudica, known as the ‘shy plant,’ possesses the capacity for enumeration. This finding suggests intelligence isn’t only found in creatures with brains. Professor Peter Vishton’s team at William & Mary made this discovery; they learned that these plants don’t just rely on time to track and anticipate changes in their…
The week opens on a warm, social note, and you may find yourself in the middle of a family celebration, a house visit, or one of those gatherings where everyone suddenly wants your opinion. Your words carry sweetness now. People listen, and more than that, they feel seen by you. Early in the week, home…
The US Treasury Department‘s financial crimes unit has asked banks to watch for signs of identity theft, payroll tax fraud and money laundering linked to the employment of people living in the country illegally, marking the latest step in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, AP reported.The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on Friday issued an…
Representative image (ANI) A training aircraft belonging to Red Bird Aviation crash-landed near Baramati airport in Pune district on Tuesday morning after reportedly developing a technical snag during a low-altitude flight, police said. According to Pune Rural Police Superintendent Sandeep Singh Gill, the incident occurred around 8.50 am near Gojubavi village, adjacent to the airport.“Today,…
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the poll-bound state, PTI reported on Sunday.Banerjee filed the petition on January 28, naming the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the chief electoral officer of…
Ignacio Buse, of Peru, serves the ball to Marcos Giron, of the United States, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo) Peruvian tennis player Ignacio Buse earned his first US Open match win on Wednesday, adding another chapter to his family’s history at…
As the Middle East war continues to escalate, tensions are mounting for the South Asian nation of Pakistan. The country is facing an economic crisis as Iran has disrupted fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, its main oil supply route. Pakistan relies on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for over 85% of…
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (right) and Chirag Shetty (File photo) NEW DELHI: A recurring shoulder injury has been a source of frustration for Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and, at times, irritation for his partner Chirag Shetty, but the Indian doubles pair have no plans to change their aggressive approach as they target a strong showing at their first World…
Prateik Smita Patil remembers grandfather on Father’s Day, makes no mention of Raj Babbar (Image credits: Instagram) Prateik Smita Patil marked Father’s Day with a heartfelt tribute to his late grandfather, Shivajirao Patil, who played a pivotal role in raising him after the death of his mother, legendary actress Smita Patil.Sharing an emotional post on…
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has opened up about the positive impact his girlfriend Mahieka Sharma has had on both his personal life and cricketing journey.Hardik confirmed his relationship with Mahieka in late 2025, over a year after his July 2024 divorce from Natasa Stankovic. Since then, the couple has frequently been spotted together, with Mahieka…
