2026

A rare Himalayan blue poppy, discovered in 1913, thrives in extreme cold at high altitudes across Asia. This elusive flower, symbolizing purity and patience, spends years storing energy for a brief, spectacular bloom. Its unique needs make it challenging to cultivate elsewhere, highlighting its precious rarity amidst a changing climate. Blue is one of those…

BYD has filed a design patent in India for its rugged BYD Leopard 8, signalling a possible future entry into the country. The design application was originally filed in September 2024 and has now been approved on April 24, 2026. While a patent does not confirm a launch, it does secure the SUV’s design for…

Rajasthan Royals’ Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (PTI Photo) Yashasvi Jaiswal played a crucial role at the top as Rajasthan Royals pulled off a stunning chase against Punjab Kings, and the young opener was full of praise for his opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after the game.Chasing a daunting 223, Rajasthan were powered early by a…

Colombia has authorised the lethal removal of 80 hippos from the Magdalena River basin, where the animals are classified as an invasive species. Authorities say the population, descended from hippos introduced in the 1980s, threatens biodiversity, damages ecosystems and poses risks to local communities. AAnant Ambani, founder of Vantara in Jamnagar, has urged Colombia to…

America might be the shining city on the top of the hill, where speech is free and the soda refills are infinite, but it does have its fair share of peculiarities that are reflected in the acrimonious issues that divide the nation, like abortion, gun control, gender theory, and whether Diet Coke is better than…

Oil prices advanced on Wednesday, extending their recent rally, amid reports that the United States plans to continue its blockade of Iranian ports. The move is expected to prolong supply disruptions from the strategically important Middle East oil-producing region. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump has directed his…

The topic of archaeological illness research is based on the use of the human skeletal record to reveal the presence of diseases in the past. Bioarchaeology, paleopathology, and biomolecular analyses are among the techniques that can be applied by researchers to discover diseases like infections, nutritional deficiencies, and degenerative conditions in ancient populations. DNA sequencing,…

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court, seeking protection of his personality rights against the alleged misuse of his identity through AI-generated material and pornographic content.The matter was taken up by Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, who heard submissions from Advocate Pravin Anand, appearing on behalf of Kapoor. Anand informed the Court…

Purnima is the most powerful day, which is devoted to worship lord Vishnu. On this auspicious day, devotees of lord Vishnu worship him with devotion, observe fast from dawn to dusk and perform Satyanarayan puja. The day holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. Purnima falls every month and this time Purniam will…

The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education will declare the Class 10 and Class 12 results 2026 today at 2.30 pm. With lakhs of students expected to check their scores at the same time, heavy traffic and temporary slowdowns on official websites are likely.To manage the rush, students are advised to stay prepared with alternative platforms,…