Among several misconceptions, the most common one is that every snake is venomous and can kill a person. In reality, the vast majority of the world’s approximately 4,000 snake species are either non-venomous or possess venom which poses little threat to humans. As per the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the World…
An immense succulent growing at an abandoned gold mine settlement in Western Australia is causing quite a stir among plant enthusiasts. Shown in a viral Instagram reel, the specimen has been identified in the video caption as Portulacaria afra – a species known as elephant bush or dwarf jade. Nonetheless, the comments section turned into…
Photo: Thich Nhat Hanh/ X We’ve all been there: a sharp comment from a coworker, a cold shoulder from a partner, or a sudden burst of anger from a stranger. Your immediate, gut-level instinct is to swing back, defend yourself, or stew in resentment. It feels completely justified.But the late Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh…
At last, a little breathing space. The day helps you loosen knots that have sat in the chest for too long, Virgo. The Moon eases domestic strain, and Venus brings comfort through family, friends, and familiar places.You may feel lighter without any dramatic reason. That’s how real relief often comes. A family meal, a visit,…
NEW DELHI: Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi, the new Union education minister, is one of BJP’s most experienced parliamentarians and has been in PM Narendra Modi’s Cabinet since 2019. The five-time MP from Karnataka also served as president of BJP’s Karnataka unit and played a key role in expanding party’s footprint in the state before coming to…
Your work is more prominent than it did in the past. Mercury keeps you on your toes and the Moon illuminates your public image, which means those in authority tend to be aware of your actions.There is honour here, but it doesn’t arrive by magic. It comes because you’ve been carrying responsibility, maybe more than…
In the last few budgets, customs duty simplification has been a focus area, with fewer slabs and correction of the inverted duty structure, where tariff on a product is lower than an input in the value chain. NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that she will focus on lowering customs tariffs in…
OUAT 2026 registration begins for UG admission The Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) has started the OUAT 2026 registration process for undergraduate (UG) admissions. Eligible candidates can now fill out the application form through the official website ouat-lokaseba-odisha.in.As per the official schedule, candidates can submit the OUAT 2026 application form till May 11,…
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has taken the wraps off one of its biggest product offensives in recent years, unveiling an expanded portfolio of 10 two-wheelers for the Indian market. The new line-up includes seven all-new models and three updated models with fresh colour options, spanning multiple segments including scooters, roadsters, cruisers, adventure motorcycles,…
US senator Eric Schmitt derides India’s ‘visa temple’ in his tirade against H-1B visa program. Senator Eric Schmitt who is a staunch critic of the H-1B visa and the OPT (Optional Practical Training) targeted India’s Chilkoor Balaji temple in his latest tirade against visa fraud and said American workers should not have to compete against…
Indian Army soldiers celebrate victory in the 1999 Kargil War that is commemorated every year as Kargil Vijay Diwas. NEW DELHI: Twenty-seven years after Indian soldiers recaptured the icy heights of Kargil, the conflict continues to shape India’s military doctrine, defence modernisation and national security strategy. Observed every year on July 26, Kargil Vijay Diwas…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has a favourite food he wishes were not so closely tied to climate change. Even as he invests heavily in climate campaigns and sustainable food technologies, Gates has admitted that cheeseburgers remain his weakness, a comfort food he loves but also sees as a climate disaster. The billionaire has repeatedly spoken…
