Bumblebees may be carrying a far heavier burden of toxic metals than honeybees, even when both species forage in the same countryside. The research found that pollen collected by bumblebees contained between two and seven times higher concentrations of several harmful metals, including arsenic, chromium, lead and tin, compared with pollen gathered by nearby honeybees….
One passenger’s decision to buy in-flight Wi-Fi turned an ordinary flight into a football watch party, as fellow travellers gathered around a single laptop to watch Argentina’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt.The video was shared on X, with footage showing how one passenger’s laptop became the centre of attention during the flight.In the…
TCS Q1 FY 2026-27 results: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services company, reported a 5% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the first quarter. Earnings rose to Rs 13,349 crore from Rs 12,760 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company’s board also approved an interim dividend of Rs 12 per…
Nissan India has just launched the new Nissan Tekton SUV in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the new Tekton online or by visiting their nearest dealerships by paying Rs 21,000, and deliveries will start from July 20. The SUV will compete with the Renault Duster,…
A viral video shows a jaguar hunting a caiman underwater. This unusual method involves submerging for nearly thirty-four seconds. Jaguars possess immense biting force to pierce reptile skulls directly. This hunting strategy combines evolved skull structure with learned behavior. Cubs learn this survival skill from their mothers through observation. Watching a big cat hunt is…
‘Dhamaal 4’ is among the most anticipated theatrical releases this month. Directed by Indra Kumar, the comedy entertainer arrives in cinemas on July 10 and will face competition from Hollywood release ‘Moana’ at the box office. The fourth installment reunites franchise regulars Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi and Jaaved Jaaferi, while Anjali Anand, Ravi…
The Bihar Board of Open Schooling and Examination (BBOSE) has activated the dummy admit card link for the Class 10 June 2026 examination, allowing candidates to verify their personal and exam details before the final admit cards are issued. Students can submit correction requests through their study centre coordinators between July 9 and July 11,…
BENGALURU: Isro has completed the fifth Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT-05), clearing another milestone towards the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission by qualifying the crew module’s main parachute system to withstand the maximum expected loads during descent.“The test, conducted on July 7 at the Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE) drop zone in Sheopur…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by @BCCI on X) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel feels young opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi should be ready for more short-pitched bowling as his international career progresses. The teenager, who impressed during IPL 2026, has struggled to make the same impact against England, scoring 14 and 13 in the last two T20Is. England’s…
For most employees, the EPF Scheme, 2026 is not about starting afresh. Rather, it represents a transition to a modernised framework. (AI image) The Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 has generated significant interest among employees across India. While the new scheme replaces the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952 and forms part of the social security…