Snakes that borrow toxins from their meals sound unusual, yet nature often works in unexpected ways. The red-necked keelback is one such species that doesn’t produce its own venom but instead relies on chemicals gathered from what it eats. These snakes consume poisonous toads and store the toxins in specialised glands located in their necks….
A 17-year-old boxing trainee in Bengaluru has accused her coach, Ramachandra (Image), of sexual harassment over several months. Bengaluru: A 17-year-old first year PUC student undergoing boxing training through a club in Kanteerava stadium was allegedly sexually harassed by her coach for the last few months. Following the complaint filed by the girl’s mother Sampangiramanagar…
The mystery of the Colorado River’s missing water has finally been solved by scientists from the University of Washington, revealing a critical shift in the American West’s hydrological cycle. For the past several decades, hydrologic managers have used winter snowpack measurements to predict how much water will be available in reservoirs during the summer months,…
Mumbai University UG admissions 2026 The University of Mumbai will release the first merit list for Undergraduate (UG) admissions 2026 today, May 26, for the 2026-27 academic session. Students who applied for admission to various affiliated and autonomous colleges under the university will be able to check the merit list from 11 am onwards.Candidates can…
After you cross 20, a lot of wrong decisions in life are easily attributed to the lack of a frontal lobe. The maturation of the brain’s largest and foremost region, responsible for high-level cognitive functions completes around the age of 25. Before that, any decisions you make might not be in the best interest.While most…
Gulshan Grover, who is currently promoting his upcoming series Matka King, believes that cinema is witnessing a full-circle moment—with trends, characters and storytelling styles from the past making a strong comeback. The actor also shared a recent anecdote from a dinner with industry veterans, including Shatrughan Sinha, Rakesh Roshan and Shashi Ranjan. He further revealed…
Students across the UAE return to classrooms with strict safety rules, and hybrid options / Image: File More than a million students across the UAE returned to classrooms on Monday, April 20, marking a full-scale resumption of in-person learning after weeks of distance education triggered by regional tensions.The reopening applies to schools, nurseries, and universities…
The man who changed American retail, Sam Walton, learned everything by walking into stores.Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Sam Walton didn’t build Walmart from his corner office. He made it from the road, travelling from state to state, walking into other people’s stores, taking notes on everything he saw. Before Walmart became the retail giant that…
In ‘Chand Mera Dil,’ Ananya Panday and Lakshya embark on a poignant journey of young love amidst the backdrop of campus life. The teaser provides a glimpse into their vibrant yet delicate relationship, as they navigate through the thrill of first love and the heartache that often follows. ‘Chand Mera Dil’ puts Ananya Panday and…
The clause allows relief in extraordinary circumstances beyond human control, such as war, and frees parties from contractual liability NEW DELHI: The West Asia conflict should be treated as a “war” to invoke the ‘force majeure’ clause in public contracts where obligations have been impacted by disruptions, the finance ministry has said.It has allowed govt…