The biological narrative of Madagascar is a 180-million-year history of isolation and evolutionary divergence. Once a part of the Gondwana supercontinent, it broke away from Africa and later split from the Indian subcontinent around 88 million years ago. This separation turned it into a secluded natural lab. With no competition from mainland species, Madagascar’s plants…
Some voices explain parenting with such simplicity that the advice becomes timeless. One such voice is author and philanthropist Sudha Murty. Well known for her grounded wisdom, Murty, a mother of two, has been sharing parenting advice and tips that stand out even today. It is because the values she holds come from a lifetime…
Cloudflare is cutting more than 1,100 jobs across the world, according to a memo sent to staff on May 7. The cybersecurity company said that the layoffs are part of a sweeping reorganisation to prepare for what it calls the agentic AI era. As reported by Business Insider, the layoff announcement was made by the…
Nick Booker praised for rescuing dehydrated bird amid Delhi heatwave. A British national has been widely praised online after rescuing a dehydrated bird in Delhi’s ongoing heatwave, drawing attention to the impact of extreme temperatures on urban wildlife.Nick Booker shared a video showing how he came across a distressed bird struggling in the heat and…
Two Indian-origin men have been charged over financial fraud in Brooklyn. A company founded in 2010 and dissolved in 2025 had been defrauding investors and shareholders through false revenue figures and fake contracts. Two Indian-origin men have been charged with this elaborate financial scam surrounding iLearning, a Maryland-based technology company that marketed itself as an…
Asian markets traded mixed on Monday, with Japan’s benchmark index scaling fresh highs, as investors balanced strong cues from Wall Street against rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty.Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 1.4% to 60,564.18, hitting a new intraday record, while South Korea’s Kospi jumped 2.1%.Taiwan’s Taiex also rallied 2.6%, supported by renewed buying in technology…
Virat Kohli added another IPL record to his name on Sunday after completing 500 runs in IPL 2026 during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’ match against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.With the milestone, Kohli registered his ninth season with 500 or more runs in the IPL, the most by any batter in the…
Sanjay Singh, Sant Balbir Singh and ND Gupta (R) NEW DELHI: The rift within the Aam Aadmi Party saw a major escalation on Friday as Raghav Chadha led a major exodus, resulting in seven AAP MPs joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. However, out of the party’s total strength of 10 MPs, only three members have…
Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Mumbai residence, ‘Mannat’, stands as a testament to his remarkable journey from a middle-class boy to a Bollywood superstar. Once a heritage bungalow, it was acquired and transformed into a symbol of his fulfilled aspirations. For millions of admirers, ‘Mannat’ is not just a residence. It represents aspiration, devotion, and cinematic…
Bajaj Auto appears to be preparing its entry into the adventure motorcycle segment in India. A new dual-sport motorcycle from the company has been spotted testing, hinting that Bajaj could soon challenge rivals like the Hero Xpulse in the affordable ADV category.Spy shots and videos reveal a tall stance, long-travel suspension and rugged bodywork. The…