A nesting olive ridley sea turtle on Playa Pejeperro in Costa Rica with a common remora attached to its shell (Credit: Megan Bullock) A mother sea turtle crawled onto a Costa Rican beach to lay her eggs, carrying an unexpected passenger that refused to let go even after leaving the ocean.Gripping tightly to the turtle’s…
Maharashtra State Film Awards 2025 winners announced: Prasad Oak, Rani Mukerji, Salim Khan honoured The Maharashtra Government’s Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has announced the recipients of the 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards, honouring some of Indian cinema’s most celebrated personalities for their outstanding contributions to the industry.Among this year’s honourees, acclaimed actor, director…
The week saves its brightest patch for you today. People notice you, and not in a small way. A word from you at a family gathering, a calm reply in a housing society meeting, even the way you handle a delay or confusion, all of it brings respect. The Moon is lifting your public image,…
AISSMS IOIT strengthens India-Japan academic ties with Happy Science University collaboration Continuing its commitment to internationalization and global learning, AISSMS Institute of Information Technology (AISSMS IOIT), Pune, has deputed a delegation of 19 students along with Faculty Coordinator Dr. Varsha K. Patilto participate in a 10-day Short-Term International Student and Staff Exchange Programme at Happy…
Kenzo or Padamchal , the Himalayan Diamond Have you ever seen a flower that can grow taller than a human? If not, you need to see the incredible Himalayan Diamond that grows at more than 4,000 metres above sea level in the icy terrains of the Himalayas. Guided by icy winds and nourished by freezing…
FIFA charges Argentina stars over World Cup final brawl FIFA has initiated disciplinary proceedings against several Argentina players, coaching staff and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) following incidents during and after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The charges stem from the heated aftermath of Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final,…
File photo: JKNC President Farooq Abdullah SRINAGAR: Two days after J&K LG Manoj Sinha hailed hotels in the valley as “stakeholders in peace… even though 90% of 5,000 hotels constructed between 2021 and 2024 flouted regulations”, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said the hotels allowed people to create self-employment.“I have seen the time…
$800 million Mega Millions jackpot won by Florida ticket holder after four-month wait; winning numbers, payout and how to play explained A lucky lottery player in Florida has finally claimed the massive $800 million Mega Millions jackpot after the prize went unclaimed for more than four months.According to the Mega Millions website, the winning ticket…
Inflation has remained above the US Fed’s 2% target for more than five years. (AP photo) Kevin Warsh-led Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to keep the interest rate unchanged in the 3.5-3.75% range. The US Federal Reserve announced the monetary policy review after deliberations on July 28 and July 29. “The Committee decided to…
Mosquitoes are among the world’s deadliest animals, spreading diseases such as malaria, dengue, Zika and yellow fever that affect hundreds of millions of people every year. While traditional mosquito control relies on insecticides, bed nets and habitat management, researchers are now exploring a high-tech alternative. An experimental autonomous drone uses ultrasonic phased-array sonar, artificial intelligence…