Prey accessibility, not abundance, may shape predator behavior in penguins For nesting penguins in Antarctica, finding food is no longer just about how many fish or krill are in the ocean. It is also about how difficult those animals are to catch.Scientists who tracked more than 6,000 penguin dives beneath Antarctic sea ice found that…
India’s first hydrogen-powered train is ready for launch! Marking a major milestone for Indian Railways, the country’s first hydrogen will be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17. This is the first time that India is introducing a train that produces its own electricity onboard using hydrogen, which is widely regarded as…
Spring onions are a favourite among home gardeners because they regrow remarkably well after harvesting. You can trim the green tops as needed while leaving the white base rooted in the soil, allowing fresh shoots to emerge repeatedly. They require very little space, making them perfect for pots, balcony gardens or kitchen windowsills. With regular…
The biological landscape is no longer just limited to the earthly realms, it has travelled far and wide into space. In a one-of-a-kind biological manufacturing operation, researchers managed to cultivate organs in space using technologies that are now being tested for scalability. Mission for biomanufacturing The mission was conducted in June 2026 and concluded with…
Rakesh Tikait, Kejriwal meet Sonam Wangchuk at ‘packed’ Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk’s protest gathered fresh momentum on Thursday as farmer leader Rakesh Tikait reached New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar with around 500 farmers, strengthening the ongoing agitation against the Centre and adding to the demand for Union education minister Dharmendra…
Image credit: The Japan News A midwife in Japan has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 75-year-old hospital patient by contaminating his intravenous drip with human feces, police said Thursday.Miyuki Furukawa, a nurse at Kashiwa Tanaka Hospital in Chiba Prefecture, was arrested on July 15 and has been sent to prosecutors. She has denied…
Koel Mullick with Union minister and BJP leader Bhupender Yadav after resigning from Rajya Sabha NEW DELHI: West Bengal leader of the opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, who heads the rebel faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), on Thursday claimed more leaders could leave the party’s Mamata Banerjee-led group after MP Koel Mullick resigned from the Rajya…
Vivek Oberoi reacts to Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike: ‘Yaar main abhineta hu, neta nahi hu. Toh main political cheezon pe dhyaan nahi deta hun’ Vivek Oberoi has reacted to Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing hunger strike, saying he prefers to stay away from political debates but believes that people should have the freedom to express their views…
For decades, the coelacanth existed in scientific literature as a creature of the distant past. Fossils showed that members of this ancient fish lineage had lived alongside dinosaurs and vanished from the fossil record around 66 million years ago. The assumption seemed straightforward: they were gone.Then, in December 1938, a fishing trawler operating off the…
The victim was identified as Lavanya (in picture), a resident of Uli village, while the accused was identified as Chetan, 22, a resident of Belthangady. MANGALURU: A 21-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by a man near the KSRTC New Bus Stand at BC Road in Bantwal on Thursday evening in a suspected case…
Indian woman in Texas claims in a post that her neighbor called police when she and her husband were fighting. (AI photo) A message by an Indian woman who recently moved to Texas has gone viral as she presented a unique situation that even made immigration attorneys weigh in. The woman said she had an…
The TOI correspondent from Washington: At a moment when anti-immigrant rhetoric has become a staple of America’s political soundtrack and Indian immigrants have increasingly found themselves in the crosshairs of MAGA hardliners, the US Federal Reserve has delivered an unmistakably different message: when it comes to solving difficult problems, talent trumps tribalism.Fed chairman Kevin Warsh…
Cities spend enormous amounts of money repairing roads, pavements and public spaces, yet the environmental cost of those materials often receives far less attention. Asphalt may look ordinary once it is laid down, but producing and transporting the ingredients that go into road surfaces contributes to a significant volume of emissions. Across Europe, local authorities…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Chandigarh administration to “argue on merits” in a plea linked to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, saying it was otherwise “not inclined to interfere” in the matter.A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant made the observation…
Following Aamir Khan’s intimate wedding to Gauri Spratt, his close friend and ‘Lagaan’ co-star Amin Hajee has spoken candidly about the actor’s past relationships, sharing his thoughts on Aamir’s separation from Kiran Rao and what he admires about Reena Dutta, Kiran and Gauri.In an interview with Rediff.com, Amin admitted that the news of Aamir and…
The Chinese government has launched a crackdown on virtual romance, driven by an urgent demographic mission – it wants its citizens to stop dating artificial intelligence (AI) and start having human babies. China officially enacted rules that completely forbid AI chatbots designed for companionship from encouraging “emotional reliance” among users, as per a report by…
Image Credit: Jonathan Irish There is something special in spotting a wild animal in its natural environment. Whether it is a mountain lion or a grizzly bear, these moments are the main objective of any outdoor adventure. However, it is vital to remember that these animals are truly wild, we can’t be sure about their…
Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday reached out to activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on a hunger strike seeking Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, urging him to end his indefinite fast while assuring him that the party would continue to press for the minister’s removal.The appeal marks the Congress’…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the Re-National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (Re-NEET UG) 2026 result soon. According to several media reports, the result is expected to be released tonight, although the agency has not yet made an official announcement regarding the exact date or time.Earlier reports have suggested that the…
Urvashi Rautela meets Tom Hiddleston at Wimbledon 2026 final; internet can’t keep calm: ‘Loki forgot to remove her from timeline’ Urvashi Rautela has once again grabbed the internet’s attention after sharing a video with Tom Hiddleston at the Wimbledon 2026 final. Known for her viral encounters with global celebrities, Urvashi’s latest meeting with the Marvel…
