African Wild Dog. Image Credit: Wikipedia African wild dogs returned to Zimbabwe’s Matusadona National Park in February 2026 after disappearing from the area for decades. 20 animals were moved into the park in two established packs, marking a major step in the restoration of a predator that had been locally extinct there. But the return…
Shubman Gill plays a shot during the second one-day international cricket match between India and West Indies in Guwahati, India, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.(AP Photo) Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 off 133 balls, the fastest double century in ODI history, and Rohit Sharma‘s 101 helped India chase down 406 against West Indies in the second ODI…
Several rules covering banking, payments and personal finance are scheduled to change from October 2026. October brings several changes to your financial life, with some transactions set to get costlier. Several rules covering banking, payments and personal finance are scheduled to change from October 2026.The changes include a reduction in the number of free ATM…
Grief does not always arrive with tears, silence or a room full of memories. Sometimes, it looks like being unusually busy. Sometimes, it looks like scrolling late into the night because you do not want to think. And sometimes, it looks like being completely fine. Not every loss comes with a funeral or a goodbye….
Farah Khan reminds paparazzi of Salman Khan’s warning, tells photographers, ‘Salman bhai ne bola na peeche se nahi lene ka turn karo’ Days after Salman Khan spoke out against paparazzi and trolls on ‘Bigg Boss 20’, filmmaker Farah Khan has also asked photographers to respect boundaries. When she was spotted in Mumbai, she reminded them…
Scientists have developed and optimised python-specific environmental DNA (eDNA) markers to detect Burmese pythons through water samples collected in southern Florida. The work focuses on Stormwater Treatment Areas, the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed, and nearby rivers and canals connected to waterways previously sampled. The interconnected canal and river network can help non-native and invasive species…
Image credit: Hockey India It is Day 12 of the Asian Games 2026 and the first day of October, with India looking to build on a strong outing on Day 11 when they won three gold medals in archery and another gold medal in shooting.The Indian contingent will have several medal opportunities on Thursday, with…
Small savings schemes are also providing the central government with an additional source of financing. Indians may be moving towards equity investments, but the good old small savings schemes continue to form an important part of their investment portfolio. Be it Public Provident Fund (PPF), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) or Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS),…
Mumbai Metro’s unusual facility sparks debate online, users ask ‘Why is this needed?’ A Mumbai Metro picture has caught social media attention after showing a facility that many users did not expect to see at a public transport station. The unusual sight quickly led to questions about why it was introduced and whether such a…
Karthi’s ‘Sardar 2’ has ended its theatrical run on a disappointing note, with the sequel failing to recreate the impact of the first film. Directed by P.S. Mithran, the spy thriller arrived in theatres amid high expectations following the success of the 2022 original. Karthi returned in dual roles, while SJ Suryah, Malavika Mohanan, Ashika…