Why scorpions have metal in their stingers and claws. Image credit – Wikimedia Scorpions are always judged for their venom. Their distinctive curved tails and stingers make these species among the most recognisable predators in the animal world. For years, researchers have focused on the chemical properties of scorpion venoms. However, new studies demonstrate that…
‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ has officially locked in a global IMAX premiere date on December 17, 2027. The Marvel superhero film, which serves as a follow-up to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, will now officially set itself up for a release on large screen formats, according to an announcement made during an earnings call by IMAX Corporation. ‘Avengers: Secret…
You’ll be feeling optimistic and this is the power you have. Jupiter helps you today, and you’ll see doors opening up by speaking with confidence and keeping your plans clean. There are possibilities of unexpected guests arriving at home. They could be relatives coming in, friends from outside town, or even your neighbors popping in….
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has announced a one-time “mercy chance” examination for those who were unable to clear their Class 10 or Class 12 board exams over the years. The online registration process began on April 27 and is now open on the board’s official website.This special provision is aimed at giving a…
A moving coil in a 1943 shipyard led to a toy millions still use today. Image credit – Wikimedia In 1943, a brief occurrence in a Philadelphia shipyard helped create a wartime tool into the slinky that became one of America’s most famous toys. While attempting to stabilise a strange motion that is utilised in…
MS Dhoni and KL Rahul (Agency Image) Delhi Capitals’ KL Rahul has played down his latest personal milestone after overtaking MS Dhoni on the IPL all-time run-scorers list, insisting that team success remains his ultimate goal.Speaking on JioStar’s ‘Superstars’, Rahul admitted he was unaware of the achievement at first and made it clear what truly…
NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry on Thursday notified an amendment to the Citizenship Act allowing online application for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards. The digital application will be for both inclusion and renunciation.All applications will be submitted electronically through the portal https://ociservices.gov.in. The amended rule also provides for inclusion of minors as OCI…
Felix Lengyel, also known as xQc, has made a bold claim about the Overwatch League. While watching an old 2019 clip, he reacted strongly to reported high viewership numbers. He said the league may have used bots to inflate its audience figures. This surprised many fans, as the Overwatch League was once seen as one…
NEW DELHI: Desperate times call for desperate measures. Full service Air India is planning to make meals optional on its domestic and short international (under two hour) flights. Once this “unbundling” rolls out in the next month or two, passengers opting out of meals could have upwards of Rs 250 shaved off their ticket price….
Scientists scanned an Antarctic fossil and found clues to life before land animals. Image credit – Gemini Fish fossils from the Antarctic have been revealing a key stage in early animal evolution. Scientists are scanning the fossil for clues about life before the land animals. They claim that the discovery of Koharalepis jarviki can give…