It’s factually correct that light is crucial for photosynthesis, but research from Osaka Metropolitan University uncovers an intriguing contradiction: it also slows down plant growth. The study, published in the Physiologia Plantarum journal, shows that white light exposure triggers biochemical modifications; this reaction makes the bond between a plant’s internal tissues and outer layer stronger….
Veteran actor Annu Kapoor weighed in on the ongoing debate around political narratives in films, as he responded to claims that facts and timelines in Dhurandhar have been distorted to suit a particular ideology.Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, the veteran actor made it clear that propaganda in cinema is nothing new and has existed for decades.“From…
An Indian-origin tech professional working in US has shared an emotional account of being unable to see his dying mother, saying visa delays left him trapped in a choice. He calls this the “biggest regret of my life.”Gautam Dey works in US on an H-1B visa and described on LinkedIn how his mother passed away…
The mystery behind Taylor Swift’s decade long unchanged bodyguard Drew who avoids her only when Travis Kelce is there (Image via Getty: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift) A former radio DJ David Mueller sexually assaulted megastar Taylor Swift by groping her bare buttocks under her skirt during a June 2013 concert’s meet-and-greet photo opportunity at…
KOLKATA: Police locked down neighbourhoods within a 200-metre radius of all seven designated EVM strongrooms in the city Friday after Trinamool Congress’s allegations of vote tampering triggered overnight confrontations with BJP at two locations.Prohibitory orders issued by police commissioner Ajay Nand under Section 163 of BNSS bars assembly of five or more people, processions and…
A 12-year-old boy born to a Nigerian mother and a US military serviceman is facing deportation in US after authorities questioned his citizenship.The case unfolding in Alaska has drawn attention because US immigration officials are seeking a DNA test to confirm the boy’s link to his father, a naturalised US citizen who previously served in…
Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui is over the moon. The stand-up comedian and his wife Mehzabeen Faruqui have welcomed their first child together, a baby girl. Munawar took to his social media account to share the news of baby girl’s arrival. On Friday May 1st, the Lock Upp winner shared pictures of his wife…
While Mamata Banerjee camped at the Bhowanipore strongroom on Thursday evening, Suvendu Adhikari visited the premises on Friday KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress and BJP traded allegations over EVM strongroom security on Friday, with a delegation from CM Mamata Banerjee’s party meeting Election Commission officials to demand answers on alleged CCTV blackouts and sealed rooms being opened…
FIFA World Cup 2026 (via Getty Images) The 2026 World Cup, already shaking things up with its expansion to 48 teams, is about to bring some changes to how players are disciplined on the field too. FIFA’s rolling out two new red card rules after a series of recent incidents have raised concerns about player…
Navy gets delivery of stealth frigate Mahendragiri from Mazagaon Shipyard NEW DELHI: Adding teeth to the country’s stealth warship fleet, the Indian Navy has received the delivery of advanced stealth frigate ‘INS Mahendragiri’ under the Project 17A (Nilgiri-class) from the Mumbai-based Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL). The delivery of Mahendragiri, the fourth such warship manufactured…