Monsoon rains often push snakes from their burrows seeking shelter and warmth. Snakes follow scent trails of rodents and birds, their primary food sources. Amphibians and small fish also attract snakes to damp, waterlogged garden areas. Pheromones left by other snakes can draw them into yards during mating season. Understanding these attractants helps people avoid…
Mario Flores conspired with his lover and others to set up shell companies in Orlando, Florida A Honduran national living US illegally has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar payroll tax fraud scheme deprived the US government of tens of millions of dollars, reports the New York Post.Mario…
(AP Photo/Philippines representative) A magnitude-6.2 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, just a week after a powerful quake in the same region killed at least 65 people and left dozens missing.According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake hit off the coast of Mindanao island at 5:18 pm local time (0918…
As the Middle East conflict continues to spill across global oil markets, India is looking to expand the production of dimethyl ether (DME), an alternative that could help deal with ongoing LPG disruptions. A government-run research institute is examining ways to boost the output of the fuel, which scientists say could help address supply challenges…
From nuclear wasteland to wildlife sanctuary: Chernobyl’s unexpected rebirth Forty years after the world’s worst civilian nuclear accident, a thriving wildlife sanctuary has emerged in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone (CEZ), with wolves, foxes, lynx, elk, wild boar, brown bears and European bison now flourishing despite continuing radiation.The 1986 disaster released a radioactive cloud across Europe…
2 held for firing at Guru Randhawa’s gym (ANI) NEW DELHI: Two alleged associates of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested following a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi Police special cell in west Delhi’s Paschim Vihar, police said on Thursday. The duo is accused of being involved in the June 11 firing outside…
Automotive battery maker Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd on Monday (May 25) reported a 95% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter to ₹314.3 crore, compared with ₹161.6 crore in the same period last year. Revenue grew 15.5% year-on-year to ₹3,535.8 crore from ₹3,060.1 crore a year earlier. EBITDA increased 13.1%…
Visual representation of Pravin Thipsay’s experience (AI-generated Photo) NEW DELHI: Cyprus, an island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, will be home to some of the best classical chess over the next fortnight as it hosts both the Open and Women’s categories of the 2026 Candidates tournament starting March 28. Serving as the only path…
Actor Silambarasan has embraced a vegetarian diet for fitness, citing a feeling of lightness and reduced bloating compared to his previous non-vegetarian meals. He advises fans to be disciplined with their food habits, emphasizing that strictness is necessary at some point for long-term health. This lifestyle change comes amidst his busy film schedule. Silambarasan is…
In contrast, shares of Vedanta Ltd came under pressure during the session. As of 11:00 am, the stock was trading at Rs 282.90, down 7.5 per cent or Rs 23 from its previous close, reflecting investor caution following the promoter stake sale. However, the prices went as low as Rs 278.80, reflecting a downside of…
