There was a time when passenger pigeons were so numerous that their flocks darkened the skies for hours. People believed a bird found in such unimaginable numbers could never disappear. There are few stories in nature as heartbreaking as that of the passenger pigeon. It is not because the bird was rare or fragile. It…
Success is often portrayed as the result of intelligence, talent or good fortune, but many of the world’s most accomplished leaders argue that sustained effort is what truly separates high achievers from the rest. Among them is Jamie Dimon, the chairman and chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase, whose decades-long career has made him one…
After a decade of sustained leasing, fresh supply and institutional investment, Gurugram’s office market passed a key milestone, with the city’s total office stock crossing 100 million square feet in 2026, according to CBRE.In its Corridors & Clusters: Driving Haryana’s Next Growth Phase report, the property consultant said the office market is expected to continue…
KS DAT 2026 round 1 seat allotment result out The Lal Bahadur Shastri (LBS) Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala, has announced the Kerala Design Aptitude Test (KS DAT) 2026 round 1 seat allotment result. Candidates who took part in the KS DAT counselling process can now check their allotment status on the official website,…
Security personnel stop a protestor near Jantar Mantar during a protest march, in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Thursday called for an education system that “inspires confidence” as protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination continue across the country, with multiple students having died by suicide.Without…
Sawan 2026 is an important month, especially for the devotees of Lord Shiva. This holy month is also known as Shravan. During this period, many people observe fasts, visit Shiva temples, offer Jalabhishek, and follow simple dietary rules.During the Sawan month, many Hindu households do not offer onion, garlic, curd and kadhi. These are observed…
The Great Barrier Reef near the Whitsunday, Australia, region is viewed from the air (AP photo) Scientists have completed the first comprehensive survey of the microscopic life living in the open waters of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. They have uncovered hundreds of bacterial species which were not know previously and hundreds of thousands of viruses.The…
Image(s): Smithsonian Gardens Magnolia trees are admired around the world for their large, fragrant flowers, but they also preserve one of the oldest evolutionary stories in the plant kingdom. Long before bees, butterflies or many modern flowering plants appeared, magnolias were already blooming across prehistoric landscapes. Fossil evidence suggests the ancestors of modern magnolias evolved…
Conservancy biologists with a 16ft, 135lb female Burmese python found while radio-tracking a male scout snake in southwest Florida in February 2025. Florida scientists used female Burmese pythons as live lures to find invasive males in the Everglades, but 3 million camera-trap photos produced only four python detections.A study published in the journal Southeastern Naturalist…
Some family moments are so ordinary that you might not think twice about them. A grandparent picking up a baby. A little cuddle. A few smiles. Someone asking if the baby is comfortable.But sometimes, those are exactly the moments that stay with you.A video shared by Meru and Sili has been winning hearts online for…
Inner stillness and human connection are emerging as the next big wellness trends Wellness is not limited anymore to physical fitness or a healthy diet. Nowadays, experts state that mental well-being also plays an equally significant role in ensuring a well-balanced lifestyle. Speaking about the changes in the perception of wellness, Sitender Sehrawat, founder of…
Addressing the summit, Jaishankar stressed the need for diplomatic engagement to resolve the ongoing crises in West Asia NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said attacks on seafarers, commercial shipping and critical infrastructure “cannot be countenanced under any circumstances”, as he called for strict adherence to international maritime law and greater regional…
