Smriti Mandhana (Image: IANS) India tightened their grip on the historic one-off women’s Test at Lord’s with an almost flawless second day, leaving England staring at a monumental task. After bowling the hosts out for just 170 to secure a 115-run first-innings lead, the visitors batted with authority to reach 154/1 in their second innings,…
Scientists discovered a 46-million-year-old mosquito fossil in Montana. This ancient insect was perfectly preserved in shale, not amber. Its abdomen held its last meal, confirmed by chemical tests. Image Credits: Hemoglobin-derived porphyrins preserved in a Middle Eocene blood-engorged mosquito study by PNAS Fig 1 For decades, the notion of a prehistoric mosquito entombed in a…
Something unusual sits quietly in central Africa, and it doesn’t look dangerous at first glance. A vast, calm lake stretches across the landscape, reflecting the sky like any other scenic body of water. Yet deep beneath its surface, a very different world exists. Experts say enormous volumes of gas are trapped under extreme pressure, including…
Defying Pope Leo XIV and risking schism, traditionalists go ahead with Latin Mass consecrations A breakaway group of traditionalist Catholics directly defied Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday by consecrating four bishops without his consent, dismissing the resulting excommunications and schism by declaring it was a “sacred duty” to defend the Catholic faith.The Society of Saint…
Peter Hunter kneels beside a clump of young willows clinging to the edge of Dry Creek. The slender shoots are leafless but supple, a faint tinge of red promising spring growth. On the bank above him, Hunter eyes hundreds of seedlings, cottonwoods, redbud, and other shrubs pushing up through protective plastic tubes into the pale…
The July Buck Moon 2026, falling in the sign of Capricorn, will be visible on Thursday, July 29. This full moon has the power to bring forth a deep spiritual and emotional state. Traditionally, the Buck Moon is associated with natural power, renewal, strength and growth.In the field of numerology, the number 29 is associated…
Lucknow Super Giants’ Akash Singh (Image: X) NEW DELHI: The now-famous ‘chit’ celebration has evolved into one of IPL 2026’s most fascinating off-field talking points, right alongside Punjab Kings’ and some of its players’ social media antics.From Abhishek Sharma’s heartfelt note for the ‘Orange Army’ last season to Deepak Chahar mockingly mimicking the trend with…
Dr. Seuss was one of the most beloved children’s writers in the world. Born as Theodor Seuss Geisel in 1904, he became famous for creating imaginative stories filled with playful rhymes, colourful characters and meaningful life lessons. His books were not only entertaining for children but also encouraging and educational. Classics such as The Cat…
Luck stands beside you today, almost like a friendly breeze at your back. Jupiter supports gains, smoother outcomes, and the kind of timing that helps things click into place. You may earn more than expected, or find that one effort brings better returns than you had assumed.Still, your mind may not be fully settled. Restlessness…
Every year, one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife migrations takes place on Australia’s remote Christmas Island, where millions of bright red crabs leave the rainforest and journey towards the Indian Ocean to breed. As the crabs cross roads, forests and beaches, they create a spectacular natural phenomenon that attracts visitors from around the globe….
Saturn’s retrograde in Pisces will be from July 27, 2026, to December 11, 2026, lasting about 138 days. Saturn is in retrograde motion in your first house. It accelerates your second phase of Sade Sati, which teaches deep lessons in emotional maturity, discipline, finances, health, and identity. Career You may also find yourself with an…
Monsoon demands extra attention for children: The after-school routine every parent should follow While children are busy enjoying puddles and playgrounds, the monsoon season can bring a new set of worries for parents. Wet uniforms and damp shoes- this is the way many children return from school. However, this is what exposes their skin, scalp…
