Barbara McClintock (Image: Wikipedia) Imagine making a discovery so far ahead of everyone else that the experts in your own field simply do not believe you. They shrug, they look away, some of them quietly decide you have lost the thread. Most people would crumble, or at least back down. Barbara McClintock did neither. She…
A brother-sister duo were formally charged for allegedly placing an IED at a US military base which is home to United States Central Command (CENTCOM) and Special Operations Command, as confirmed by the FBI on Thursday.“An IED was placed at MacDill Air Force Base – home to CENTCOM and US Special Operations Command. A brother…
Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green, right, and captain Ajinkya Rahane (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool) Cameron Green bowling in the nets ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad has quickly become a major talking point. It comes just days after the Australian all-rounder did not bowl in KKR’s opening defeat to the Mumbai…
Ranbir Kapoor has leased out his former Pali Hill apartment in Mumbai’s Vaastu Building for Rs 11 lakh a month for five years. The actor and Alia Bhatt now live in the iconic Krishna Raj bungalow. Ranbir has also invested in a land parcel in Ayodhya and will next be seen in ‘Ramayana’. Bollywood actor…
Pythagoras (Image: Wikipedia) Almost everyone has done it. Fired off a message you wish you could unsend. Said the cruel thing in the middle of a row, the one that cannot be taken back. Slammed a door, quit on the spot, hit send before the brain caught up with the temper. The damage gets done…
Alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has written a handwritten letter to actor Jacqueline Fernandez, reacting to her recent move to turn approver in the ongoing Rs 200 crore money laundering case.The letter, dated April 21, 2026, has surfaced online and was shared by IANS.Addressing Jacqueline with affectionate nicknames like “Baby Botta Bomma” and “My Jackie Sukesh…
Some tropical Heliconius butterflies have evolved a remarkable way to stay young, allowing them to live far longer than most butterflies. Most butterflies survive for only a few weeks after reaching adulthood. But scientists have now identified a group of tropical butterflies that can live for almost a year while showing little sign of physical…
Canada has announced targeted measures to help rural employers address labour shortages while ensuring Canadians remain first in line for available jobs. The measures can be implemented as early as April 1, 2026, and aim to support essential businesses and local economies in rural communities facing tight labour markets.Strong local businesses and a reliable workforce…
NEW DELHI: The central government’s new labour code now makes it mandatory for employers to issue appointment letters in a specific format, ensuring that employees know exactly what they are being hired for, what they will be paid, and what benefits they are entitled to — before they even begin work.Until now, only certain industries…
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is making his Telugu acting debut in the upcoming action drama ‘Dacoit,’ starring Adivi Sesh. Kashyap found the role of a realistic cop, not a villain, refreshing and aligned with his creative roots. The demanding shoot also prompted him to prioritize his health and return to scriptwriting. Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap…
