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…
Food can support sleep, but it cannot replace treatmentDoctors caution against treating food as a cure for chronic insomnia. Dr Pahuja warns, “There is no food that can cure chronic insomnia. Persistent sleep problems, loud snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness or frequent awakenings may be signs of an underlying sleep disorder that needs to be evaluated.”…
Chennai Super Kings enter this match against Lucknow Super Giants still very much in the playoff race despite an uneven campaign. CSK currently sit fifth on the table with six wins from 11 matches and their qualification equation is simple now — keep winning and hope results elsewhere go their way. Their recent performances have…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday followed through on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “save fuel” appeal to the citizens amid the Middle East crisis. It ordered that all matters listed on miscellaneous days, including Mondays and Fridays, as well as on partial working days, will be heard exclusively through video conferencing until further orders….
Mosquitoes can turn a peaceful home into an uncomfortable place. Their bites are not only irritating but can also disturb sleep, spoil outdoor time, and make daily life uncomfortable. But we can try to keep them away just at the right time, before it becomes too problematic. The good news is that mosquito control does…
David Beckham with Victoria Beckham (Image Via Getty) Former Manchester United and England icon David Beckham has reached a new milestone off the pitch, becoming Britain’s first billionaire sportsman after his family fortune surged past the £1 billion mark.According to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham now have a combined…
Some festivals ask for colour and celebration. Shani Jayanti asks for something tougher. Clean effort, clean money, and a willingness to serve without showing off.When Shani (Saturn) is weak or afflicted in a chart, people don’t just feel “unlucky”. They feel delayed. Work takes longer than it should. Payments get stuck. Promotions come with extra…
Fact check: Did Chud The Builder post racist Facebook updates after courthouse shooting? Viral screenshot debunked (Image via Getty) Dalton “ChudTheBuilder” Eatherly is facing attempted murder charges after a shooting outside the Montgomery County Courthouse in Clarksville, Tennessee. Soon after his arrest, a screenshot claiming to show a Facebook post from the streamer started spreading…
A US delegation is expected to visit India next month for trade negotiations under the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday, PTI reported.“We expect the US team to visit soon..not this month..may be next month,” Agrawal told reporters.However, he said the dates for the visit have not been finalised…
Indian man pleads guilty to smuggling Indians illegally from Canada to the US. 22-year-old Shivam, an Indian man, pleaded guilty in the US for conspiring in a scheme to smuggle Indians across the US-Canada border. He was indicted in 2025 and now after he pleaded guilty, he would be sentenced on September 4. Going by…
Indian Army Agniveer admit card 2026: The Indian Army Agniveer admit card 2026 for candidates appearing in the Common Entrance Exam (CEE) under the Agnipath recruitment scheme. Registered candidates can now download their hall tickets from the official website, joinindianarmy.nic.in. The Indian Army Agniveer CEE 2026 examination will be conducted between June 1 and June…
Charles Goodyear accidentally discovered vulcanization. Image credit – Wikimedia Natural rubber was known for its weaknesses, such as being sticky at high temperatures and brittle at low temperatures, which made it unsuitable for extensive industrial applications. Charles Goodyear’s attempts to enhance natural rubber were underway in 1839. Then came the pivotal moment.Historical literature describes the…
