Image(s): Florida Key Isaland/Canva Imagine erasing almost every insect and small animal from an island, then watching nature rebuild itself from scratch. That was exactly what a team of ecologists did in the Florida Keys during one of the most influential ecological experiments ever conducted. In 1966, researchers enclosed tiny mangrove islands in enormous plastic…
Natural home fragrances offer a pleasant alternative to synthetic sprays. The simmer pot method uses simple kitchen ingredients to create pleasant aromas. Water and spices gently simmer on the stove, releasing natural scents throughout the home. This technique is easy, inexpensive, and avoids artificial chemical fragrances entirely. Safety precautions are essential when using an open…
August has the rhythm of a tide. It advances, pulls back, and returns with fresh strength. As August begins, in the opening days you might remain tense because of some health-related troubles affecting your parents or some bitterness in your relationships. You may also experience mood swings. During these days, you can expect support from…
UPESSC has released the UP TGT DV Admit Card 2026 for shortlisted candidates under the TGT Recruitment 2022, with document verification scheduled for August 10. UP TGT DV admit card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission (UPESSC), Prayagraj, has released the UP TGT Document Verification (DV) admit card 2026 for candidates shortlisted under…
Mumbai: Greater Mumbai recorded its strongest July in more than 14 years as homebuyers continued to purchase properties despite elevated prices and a high base from last year.An analysis of data from the state’s department of registrations and stamps by Knight Frank India estimates that 13,617 properties were registered within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)…
New Delhi: In a move to improve access to higher education for students who often struggle to secure affordable accommodation, Delhi University’s Miranda House is set to expand its residential infrastructure with a new 120-bed hostel for students from economically weaker sections (EWS) and persons with disabilities (PwD).Officials said the proposed hostel will come up…
Chennai: The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at IIT Madras organised its first-ever international hackathon on road safety recently. Students, engineers and researchers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand took part in the hackathon.The participants developed AI-powered chatbot solutions across three problem statements: Drivelegal, which provides road users with location-specific…
Ahmedabad: The admission process for medical and dental courses after Class XII Science has officially commenced in the state, with the distribution of online PINs, and registration starting from July 31. Students can buy the PIN and complete online registration until Aug 12. After completing the registration, candidates will be required to visit designated help…
Lung cancer among the young and non-smokers on the rise Kolkata: Non-smokers and the young, who do not use tobacco in any form, are increasingly being diagnosed with lung cancer, leading to concerns among oncologists about environmental pollution and other undetected triggers that could be causing the disease.There is a growing and concerning shift in…
Pune: Chandannagar police are searching for a couple who allegedly duped at least 44 people of Rs 91 lakh by promising high returns on investments in shares through their broking firm.The duo allegedly collected money from the investors between 2021 and April this year. They initially returned some money to gain the investors’ confidence, but…
