Monsoon rains often push snakes from their burrows seeking shelter and warmth. Snakes follow scent trails of rodents and birds, their primary food sources. Amphibians and small fish also attract snakes to damp, waterlogged garden areas. Pheromones left by other snakes can draw them into yards during mating season. Understanding these attractants helps people avoid…
Jasprit Bumrah became the Indian bowler with the most ODI wickets in England after dismissing Harry Brook in the first ODI of the three-match series on Tuesday.Bumrah reached the milestone in the opening ball of the 14th over of England’s innings. He forced Brook into a tentative shot with a slower delivery that climbed on…
Photo: Youtube/Vijender Masijeevi Every parent wants the best for their child. Yet, sometimes, the habits parents see as discipline or guidance can slowly affect a child’s confidence, emotional security and relationship with them. According to educator Vijendra Singh Chauhan, toxic parenting is not always intentional. Often, it hides in everyday behaviours such as constant criticism,…
Most speed-limit signs across the United States are simple and straightforward. They display the maximum legal speed and little else. But drivers travelling through Oklahoma may notice something unusual. Beneath the posted speed limit, many signs carry an additional message: “No Tolerance.” For first-time visitors, the phrase can be confusing. Does it mean you’ll be…
Imagine two identical twins. One lives a modest life for about six weeks, while the other lives a luxurious life with high-stakes responsibility for several years. In the world of the honeybee, it is daily life. A queen honeybee can live for up to 8 years, while other worker bees often last less than two…
Scientists have discovered a planet that could have the good conditions to support life, and it is one of the closest known planets around Earth. The planet, called GJ 3378b, is about 25 light-years away, which is very close to the Milky Way galaxy. It is about twice the size of Earth and orbits its…
The WBJEEB has released the JELET 2026 results, making rank cards available for candidates on its official website. Following the publication of the final answer key, the board is expected to begin the counselling process shortly, paving the way for lateral entry admissions into second-year engineering, technology and pharmacy programmes across participating institutions in West…
The monsoon season brings welcome relief from the summer heat, but it also makes riding a two-wheeler significantly more challenging. Heavy rain and slippery surfaces increase the risk of skids, breakdowns and accidents. However, a few preventive measures and the right riding habits can improve safety during the rainy months. Here’s a quick riding guide…
AI generated image used for representational purpose NEW DELHI: A district consumer commission in Andhra Pradesh, in its July 10 order, has held Vishal Mega Mart liable for selling an expired packet of Maggi Atta Instant Noodles to a customer who later suffered food poisoning, calling the sale of expired food a “grave violation of…
England’s Jos Buttler (ANI Photo) Jos Buttler added another milestone to his decorated international career on Tuesday as he became just the second England cricketer to play 200 One-Day Internationals. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter reached the landmark during the opening ODI of the three-match series against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Only former England captain Eoin…
Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal, was born in Scotland in 1996. Her birth sparked global debate about the ethics and safety of cloning technology. Dolly mated and had four lambs, but later developed arthritis and lung disease. Cloning mammals remains inefficient, with epigenetic reprogramming posing a significant challenge. This research also advanced the…
This natural powder cleared yard ants in 15 minutes, but it only works when dry Ants are tiny, but when they turn your yard into their home, they stop feeling small. They become a problem you notice every time you take a step outside—marching along paving stones, crowding cracks, and showing up in places you…
