Rubber vine. Image Credit: Wikipedia Rubber vine, a plant native to south-western Madagascar, was introduced to northern Queensland in the late 1860s as an ornamental before becoming a serious invasive weed. During the Second World War, Australia cultivated the vine as a potential source of rubber, helping it spread further. The plant later became one…
Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel NEW DELHI: After a successful Asian Games campaign in Aichi-Nagoya, where India finished fourth in the medal tally with 85 medals, including 21 gold, the country’s para-athletes will look to carry the momentum into the Asian Para Games.Paralympic champions Pramod Bhagat and Bhavina Patel have been chosen as India’s flag…
Elon Musk says ‘oligarchs’ want to maintain a monopolistic chokehold NEW DELHI: Elon Musk has hit out at “certain oligarchs”, who he alleged were “blocking” Starlink’s entry into India.The trillionaire’s comments came on a day when Starlink, the company owned by him, said at India Mobile Congress (IMC) that it was ready to start service…
Growing up, we have all watched animal documentaries where a Bengal tiger or an African giraffe looks majestic in its natural habitat. Funnily enough, there are also candid moments when animals are caught in hilarious poses. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are an effort to celebrate this lighter side of wildlife photography. The awards give…
Joe Manganiello has opened up about what led to the crumbling of his marriage to actress Sofia Vergara.In his upcoming memoir ‘Bloodlines’, the actor shared several personal claims about his relationship, health struggles, and even the much talked about baby issue that allegedly led to the end of their marriage.Manganiello’s memoir, set to be released…
NEW DELHI: There was a stark 73% decline in the “average size of monitored wildlife populations” globally over a 52-year period (1970-2022), whereas India became one of the most important countries that were successfully involved in wildlife recovery by turning around the populations of certain animals, including tigers, one-horned rhino and Ganga river dolphins, according…
Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly reacts during a press conference at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai, India, October 23, 2019. Sourav Ganguly has said there is no conflict of interest in his taking charge as head coach of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals while continuing as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), saying he…
What if your birth date could point you towards a spiritual destination? In ancient Indian tradition, Jyotirlingas are not just religious sites to visit; each vibrates at a certain frequency that resonates with the date you were born on. Different birth dates link to different planetary energies, each tied to specific personality traits, strengths, and…
(Image Credit: Instagram) Angelina Jolie’s lawyer has criticised Brad Pitt’s latest legal attempt to obtain her financial records, calling it another effort to control the narrative surrounding their long-running dispute over Chateau Miraval. Judge rejects Brad Pitt’s request for Angelina Jolie’s financial records This comes after a judge rejected Pitt’s request for Jolie to hand…
Wild blacktip sharks may have a more sophisticated sense of hearing than scientists previously realised. A study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University found that free-swimming sharks can detect low-frequency sounds from as far as 74 metres, or roughly 243 feet, away and respond by turning sharply away from the source. The findings were reported…