Northeast India is one of the most beautiful and biodiverse regions in Asia. The seven states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Sikkim, are blessed with lush forests which are noted for being home to over a dozen venomous snake species. The rainforests, bamboo groves, and mountain forests make for perfect…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 25, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
UPI has always been free for consumers since its launch in 2016. (Image: Stock.adobe) Will you now have to pay charges for your UPI transactions? That’s the big question that many are asking after the Lok Sabha cleared a Bill amending the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, enabling the government to authorise banks and…
Atacama Desert (Photo via Canva) Chile’s Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert on Earth, and it is not what we imagine a desert to be!While most deserts across the world are lined with large stretches of sand and golden dunes, this desert resembles the landscapes of Mars!This might sound like a movie green screen…
MUMBAI: IRDAI has asked the non-life industry to come up with a standard definition of claim and a uniform definition of claim settlement ratio for various lines of business. This followed different companies using different definitions for determining claim settlement ratio, a key metric that is an indicator of companies’ financial health and customer satisfaction.Some…
In 1960, the Aral Sea ranked among the largest lakes on the planet, spreading across the border of what is now Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Within a single human lifetime, most of it was gone. Soviet planners had redirected its two feeder rivers to irrigate cotton fields across Central Asia, and by the 1980s the lake…
Benchmark equity indices ended marginally lower on Thursday after a highly volatile session, as continued foreign fund outflows and geopolitical uncertainties kept investors cautious, PTI reported.The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 114 points, or 0.15 per cent, to settle at 77,844.52. During the day, the benchmark swung 671.49 points between a high of 78,384.70 and a…
Tsutomu Yamaguchi is known to be the sole individual recognised to have survived both atomic attacks in Japan during the Second World War period. His case has been documented in history books and stands out as an extraordinary case of survival associated with nuclear war. The atomic attacks carried out in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in…
North Korea has revised its constitution to require the military to launch a retaliatory nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated by a foreign adversary.The constitutional change comes after Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei and several of his close advisers were reportedly killed in strikes during the opening phase of the joint…
Rumors surrounding Candace Owens gained momentum after a viral post claimed her top producer and manager had quit. The speculation intensified when Ben Shapiro referenced the alleged departures while discussing online influence in conservative media. His remarks sparked widespread debate on social media, with users questioning the stability and institutional power of major political commentary…
Omega-3 supplements can support heart, brain, and inflammatory health, but only when used thoughtfully. They work best for specific groups, should be taken with fat-containing meals, and require attention to formulation and dose. For many people, food remains the first and best source, while supplements act as a targeted support tool rather than a daily…
A Derbyshire farmer takes action as influencers and tourists keep filming his Highland cows/Image: BBC A UK farmer plans to breed his highland cows to be “less photogenic” amid growing concerns over tourists and influencers getting too close to them. Alex Birch, a cattle farmer from Derbyshire, said the decision came after repeated incidents of…
