The introduction of a species of invasive flies to Fiji as a means of pest control has turned out to be one such example, which now serves as a warning in conservation studies. Since the Fijian authorities cooked their own goose by trying to conserve their coconut plantations by introducing the parasitic flies, they ended…
Just a day after helping power a sharp rebound in technology stocks, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) turned into one of Dalal Street’s biggest losers on Wednesday, with the stock plunging more than 8% in its steepest single-day decline since the Covid-driven market crash of March 2020.The sell-off erased the gains accumulated during the recent rally…
Banaras Hindu University Invites Applications For PG Courses In Applied Microbiology And Environmental Sciences BHU PG admissions 2026: Banaras Hindu University has invited applications for its postgraduate programmes for the academic session 2026–27 through CUET PG, offering opportunities across applied sciences, environmental studies, and interdisciplinary fields. The last date to apply is June 4, 2026,…
The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s departure from ‘Don 3’ continues to generate discussion within the film industry. Reports suggest the project had been tailored around the actor for almost 32 months before the collaboration reportedly came to an abrupt end in December 2025. Far from being a film in its early planning stages, ‘Don 3’…
On the southern edge of Penang Island in Malaysia stands a temple unlike almost any other in the world. Visitors who step inside expecting a typical place of worship are often surprised to find live venomous snakes coiled around wooden beams, resting near shrines and draped across branches placed throughout the temple. Known simply as…
R Sivakumar, Chief Investment Officer at Axis Asset Management, believes the weakness in India’s economy is cyclical and not structural. He expects growth to improve as the impact of past fiscal tightening and interest rate hikes fades. Sivakumar said retail investors have shown remarkable discipline by continuing SIPs and increasing investments during market corrections. He…
Cristiano Ronaldo (via Getty) Cristiano Ronaldo may no longer possess the explosive pace that made him one of football’s most feared wingers. However, his impact on the game remains as strong as ever. According to former Portugal teammate Ricardo, the veteran forward has successfully adapted his style over the years. As he continues to be…
NEW DELHI: The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)-led alliance has allotted a Rajya Sabha seat from Tamil Nadu to its alliance partner, the Indian National Congress, ahead of the biennial elections scheduled for June 18.In a statement, the alliance announced that the seat falling vacant from Tamil Nadu and set to be filled through the upcoming…
Although many people believe that their plastic waste is managed effectively and properly through recycling, a good amount of exported plastic waste goes to nations that lack proper waste management facilities. Sometimes, plastic, which is considered recyclable, is burnt openly, thereby emitting dangerous gases and particulate matter into the atmosphere. Recycling of plastics, exportation of…
Punjab Kings looked unstoppable during the opening phase of IPL 2026. Under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, the franchise stormed through the first half of the season without losing a game, collecting 13 points from their opening seven matches and establishing themselves as early title favourites. However, their campaign unravelled just as quickly as it had gathered…
