Image Credit: Journal of Lost Species Some discoveries happen the moment a specimen is collected. Others take years. In this case, it took nearly two decades.A tiny deep-reef fish brought up from the waters off South Australia in 2006 spent nearly two decades in a museum collection after being mistaken for a known species. According…
Ekadashi is one of the most auspicious days in Sanatan Dharma. This is the most holiest days in Hindu religion. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance. On this particular day, devotees perform various puja rituals and spiritual activities to appease Lord Vishnu. The day is considered highly sacred and devotees observe strict…
An Indian-origin man from Kerala was killed in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai on Monday, the Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed, Gulf News reported.The victim was identified as Shijin Paul, 27, from Kottarakkara in Kerala’s Kollam district.A relative told the outlet that Shijin succumbed to his…
Meet Dr Narinder Singh Kapany, the Indian scientist whose work powers today’s digital world How Dr Narinder Singh Kapany’s discovery of fiber optics transformed the internet and modern medicine Meet Dr Narinder Singh Kapany, the Indian scientist whose work powers today’s digital world How Dr Narinder Singh Kapany’s discovery of fiber optics transformed the internet…
Image: Left/Golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis)/Right/Dipsas albifrons (Sauvage’s snail-eating snake)/AI Generated About 33 kilometres off the coast of São Paulo lies Ilha da Queimada Grande, better known as Snake Island. Shrouded in myths of deadly encounters and pirate treasure, the island has earned a fearsome reputation as one of the most snake-infested places on Earth. While…
Naoero, previously known as Nauru, has introduced a program that offers citizenship to individuals contributing to climate adaptation funding. The initiative focuses on securing finances necessary for relocating vital infrastructure and families further inland, in response to the increasing threats posed by rising sea levels and coastal flooding. Those who successfully navigate the rigorous application…
FSUI urges PM to deploy Indian Navy assets to protect Indian-flagged vessels & Indian seafarers in the Hormuz, Black Sea and Red Sea The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deploy Indian Navy assets to protect Indian-flagged vessels and seafarers in the Red Sea, Black Sea and Strait…
There is that one empty wall in the house that compels us to look at it, as if it is calling for something more.Whenever we walk past it, we keep meaning to “do something” with it, and somehow it stays the same for months, maybe years.The default fix is always the same for empty walls,…
As sea levels continue to rise at an alarming rate, coastal wetlands are facing unprecedented inundation. A staggering eighty-four percent of these essential ecosystems are currently experiencing loss on a national scale. The Gulf Coast wetlands are bearing the brunt of this crisis, largely due to human impact. Still, there’s hope—many wetlands could shift inland…
To harness the positive energy of Saturn, one must begin with a foundation of honesty and discipline instead of succumbing to fear or superstition. Lighting a sesame oil lamp on Saturdays instills a sense of steadiness amidst life’s challenges. Charitable acts like donating black sesame seeds and practical items reflect Saturn’s demanding nature. Respectful service…
For a few days, Spain’s small North African enclave of Ceuta became the centre of a sudden migration crisis as thousands of people crossed from Morocco in a desperate attempt to reach European territory. The surge left behind a difficult humanitarian situation, with hundreds of children separated from relatives and unsure of what comes next….
Grade 9 student, Akshat Anand, wins gold for wearable that detects IV leaks earlyPhoto credit: Surrey Schools At just 13 or 14 years old, most Grade 9 students are still getting comfortable with science fair pressure. Akshath Anand of Surrey Academy of Innovative Learning did something far bigger: he walked into the Canada-Wide Science Fair…
