Jharkhand's Birsa Biological Park successfully hatches 13 speckled cobra and sand boa eggs through artificial incubation for the first time

Jharkhand’s Birsa Biological Park successfully hatches 13 speckled cobra and sand boa eggs through artificial incubation for the first time |

Speckled Cobra hatlings (Photo: ETv Bharat) The Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park in Ormanjhi, Ranchi, successfully achieved artificial incubation of Spectacled Cobra eggs for the first time in the facility’s history, resulting in five healthy hatchlings. Apart from this, the park also recorded the birth of eight healthy Sand Boa hatchlings during the same period, adding…

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The Amazon’s zombie fungus manipulates ants into biting plants before death; scientists have now found it living silently inside mosses more than 10 metres away

The Amazon’s zombie fungus manipulates ants into biting plants before death; scientists have now found it living silently inside mosses more than 10 metres away

An ant (Camponotus renggeri), infected by a fungus, bites into a liverwort plant while holding onto nearby moss with its claws.Photo: IMA Fungus journal The so-called zombie-ant fungus has long fascinated scientists because of the way it takes control of infected ants, forcing them to bite plants before they die. Now, researchers in the Amazon…

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In 1924, Arctic charr from Lake Geneva were stocked into Lake Allos; a century later, their descendants showed distinct metabolic responses under identical conditions

In 1924, Arctic charr from Lake Geneva were stocked into Lake Allos; a century later, their descendants showed distinct metabolic responses under identical conditions

Lake Allos (French Alps), the largest natural high-altitude lake in Europe and one of the two study sites for this research. Credit: Hervé Rogissart In 1924, Arctic charr from Lake Geneva were introduced into Lake Allos. A hundred years later, scientists found that their descendants had developed different metabolic responses, even when raised under the…

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TISS postpones 86th convocation citing 'unforeseen circumstances'; CJI Surya Kant was to be chief guest

TISS postpones 86th convocation citing ‘unforeseen circumstances’; CJI Surya Kant was to be chief guest

The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai: The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) abruptly postponed its 86th annual convocation, scheduled to be held on Sunday, Aug 2. In an email sent to students after midnight on Thursday, at around 12.50 am, TISS said that the convocation, had been postponed due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’….

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‘Nobody is selling football’: FIFA finally breaks silence with defiant response to UEFA boycott threat | Football News

‘Nobody is selling football’: FIFA finally breaks silence with defiant response to UEFA boycott threat | Football News

FIFA defends World Cup investment plan, insisting “nobody is selling football” amid growing opposition from major confederations. FIFA has defended its controversial World Cup investment proposal after facing escalating opposition from football’s governing bodies, insisting that “nobody is selling football” despite threats of a boycott from UEFA and mounting criticism from other confederations.The governing body…

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Scorpio Monthly Predictions for August 2026: Efforts to improve relationships may face initial frustration and require patience

Scorpio Monthly Predictions for August 2026: Efforts to improve relationships may face initial frustration and require patience

The month carries both sunshine and passing cloud, so don’t judge the whole sky by one afternoon. As August begins, the opening days suggest there may be worries related to your mother’s health, and your peace of mind may be disturbed by domestic issues. The middle of this phase points to minor stomach-related concerns, although…

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Japanese proverb of the day: Why "If in a hurry, take the roundabout path" teaches that slowing down is often the fastest way forward

Japanese proverb of the day: Why “If in a hurry, take the roundabout path” teaches that slowing down is often the fastest way forward | World News

When time is running short, our first instinct is usually to rush. We cut corners, skip important steps and look for the quickest route to our destination. Yet haste often leads to mistakes that take far longer to fix than the time we thought we were saving. The Japanese proverb, “If in a hurry, take…

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Chinese man didn't invite his mother to his wedding because he was ashamed of her looks; boss fired him and gave her the job

Chinese man didn’t invite his mother to his wedding because he was ashamed of her looks; boss fired him and gave her the job

Cui said he found the employee’s mother sitting alone outside during her son’s wedding. (Representational photo) A company founder in China has sparked debate after sharing why he dismissed an employee who did not invite his own mother to his wedding.According to Chinese media reports, the businessman said the employee told him he was embarrassed…

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10 baby names inspired by Greek mythology

10 baby names inspired by Greek mythology

Inspired by Helen of Troy, one of the most famous women in Greek mythology, Helen has long symbolised beauty and grace. Despite its ancient origins, the name has remained a classic across generations and continues to be widely used around the world. Greek mythology offers a wealth of meaningful baby names that have stood the…

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'Brilliant story if he does': England leave door open for Ben Stokes' Ashes return

‘Brilliant story if he does’: England leave door open for Ben Stokes’ Ashes return | Cricket News

England men’s team managing director Rob Key has not ruled out the possibility of Ben Stokes returning to international cricket before next year’s Ashes, saying “anything is possible with Ben.”Stokes stepped down as England’s Test captain and retired from international cricket after England lost the Test series to New Zealand 2-1 in June. That defeat…

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