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…
India vs England 2nd T20I Live Score: With the series still wide open after the rain-hit opener, India will look to put themselves ahead when they face England in the second T20 International at Old Trafford on Saturday. While the bowling attack is expected to remain unchanged, all eyes will once again be on Sanju…
Pakistan gang rape victim names deputy PM Ishaq Dar’s kin The investigation into the alleged kidnapping and gang rape of two foreign women in Pakistan has taken a new turn, with investigators examining a possible cryptocurrency dispute as part of the case involving a relative of Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Ishaq Dar.The…
It’s been more than a year since Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket, the decision continues to spark debate among fans and former cricketers. Joining the discussion, 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev admitted he was disappointed to see Kohli step away from the longest format, insisting the former India skipper still had…
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…
UK parents urged to stop sharing kids’ photos publicly Parents should avoid posting photographs of their children on public social media accounts as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are making it easier for criminals to create child sexual abuse material (CSAM), the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) have warned.Issuing…
The Strait of Hormuz disruption served as a stark reminder of how vulnerable global energy supplies can be. Now, India is responding with a major push to strengthen its energy security.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) project, the country’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex. He also launched and…
International adoption has gained global attention through celebrities who have chosen to grow their families this way. Angelina Jolie adopted children from Cambodia, Ethiopia and Vietnam, while Madonna adopted four children from Malawi. Sandra Bullock adopted two children from the United States, whereas Meg Ryan adopted her daughter from China.For families hoping to adopt a…
Actor siblings Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem have curated a Mumbai home brimming with personality and warmth. Their artistic abode showcases bold Mughal-inspired floral wallpaper from ceiling to floor, a unique cane chandelier adding a wave-like charm, and vintage trunks ingeniously repurposed as center tables. Playful doodle art cushions further enhance the inviting and eclectic…
Gujarat TAT-S Preliminary Examination Result 2026 announced; candidates can download scorecards through SEB official portal The State Examination Board (SEB), Gujarat, has declared the Gujarat Teacher Aptitude Test – Secondary (TAT-S) Preliminary Examination Result 2026. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access their scorecards through the official SEB result portal by logging in…
Photo: Jayna Bergman/University of Ottawa Scientists have identified something that may be even more uniquely Canadian than the beaver or moose: a genetically distinct western toad population found only in Canada. The discovery, made by researchers from the University of Ottawa, points to a rare and previously unrecognized group of toads living in the Canadian…
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…
