Meet the griffinfly: giant, ancient, and still full of mysteries. Image Credits: Google Gemini Imagine a dragonfly with a two-foot wingspan whizzing by your head. That was prehistoric Earth, and scientists just realised they’ve had the wrong explanation all along.Some 300 million years ago, the Earth was almost unrecognisable. One huge supercontinent, called Pangaea, covered…
NEW DELHI: Argentina’s preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 were overshadowed by a reported security lapse that exposed the passport details of every player in the squad, including captain Lionel Messi.According to Reuters, the passport numbers appeared on an official team sheet that was distributed ahead of Argentina’s friendly against Iceland in Alabama. The…
Time with parents doesn’t feel urgent when you’re young, but it becomes precious when you look back. Life speeds up, careers take over, and suddenly the people who raised you start to feel older, more fragile, and more finite. This article isn’t about guilt—it’s about gentle, loving reminders. Before it feels too late, there are…
The week opens on a bright note, Aquarius, almost like the first good breeze after a sticky afternoon. Early in the week, happy news around children, younger family members, or a personal project close to your heart can lift your whole mood. You will feel more confident in your choices, and that confidence helps you…
MUMBAI: The fragile nature of the West Asia peace talks took its toll on investor sentiment in the markets on Wednesday with a reversal of sensex’s three-session winning run, and the index closed 757 points lower at 78,516 points. Rising crude oil prices didn’t help, and the weakness of the rupee continued to weigh on…
NEW DELHI: In a fresh twist in the ongoing CBI appeal hearings against the discharge of all accused in the excise policy case, Delhi HC’s Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiated criminal contempt proceedings against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP functionaries Manish Sisodia, Durgesh Pathak, Sanjay Singh, Saurabh Bharadwaj and others, and then opted out…
An old Chinese proverb perfectly captures what it actually takes to survive the twists and turns of a long-term relationship:”Fū qī tóng xīn, qí lì duàn jīn.”Translation: “When husband and wife are of one mind, their combined strength can cut through metal.”It’s a gritty, intensely practical piece of wisdom. Notice it doesn’t mention fairy-tale romance,…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is yet to announce the remaining Class 12 revaluation and verification results, leaving many students anxiously waiting as college admission deadlines draw closer.On June 21, the board released the first phase of the results, declaring outcomes for more than 87 per cent of the applications received. However, the…
PALGHAR: Thirteen persons were killed and 16 injured when their pickup truck driving north on the wrong side of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway met with an accident on Monday.A bigger truck going south swerved to avoid the pickup and its container fell on the vehicle, carrying an engagement party of about 50, near Dhaniwari village in…
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Saturday described the protest by four Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers at the AI Impact Summit-2026 as a “blatant assault on public order” that endangered India’s diplomatic image.Judicial magistrate Ravi allowed five days of police custody for the accused, Krishna Hari, national secretary of Youth Congress from Bihar, Kundan…