An insect outbreak has left Siberia’s forests dead while also transforming the region into a tinderbox where wildfires are now spreading beyond human control. The trees burning across Krasnoyarsk this year were, in a lot of cases, already dead. Not from the fire or the drought, but because of a small moth.Dendrolimus sibiricus, the Siberian…
Have you ever looked at an image long enough, and your brain has to make a choice among many other objects that become visible later? That is what happens when you look at an optical illusion. They trick the eyes and brain into believing what the eyes see first, despite many other objects present in…
August 8, 2026, brings forth a dynamic energy that fosters action and growth. This Jia Yin Day is perfect for careful planning and embarking on brave new pursuits. Maintaining patience and a steady approach will yield better outcomes than rushing. While some zodiac signs require extra attention, others might find themselves in a phase of…
Mumbai: The city crime branch has recovered gold, diamond-studded jewellery, silverware, cash and an SUV collectively valued at around Rs 96 lakh in connection with the theft of valuables worth Rs 2.65 crore from the Worli residence of Maharashtra Legislative Council deputy chairperson Sachin Ahir.Crime Branch Unit 3 last month arrested four persons, including three…
The capital’s celebrity crowd stepped out for an evening that combined live performances, music and the spectacle of a modern-day carnival as Commune Circus made its debut at One8 Commune, Aerocity.Actors, cricketers, creators and social personalities turned up for the launch, with Karan Wahi, Mouni Roy, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Prince Narula, Yuvika Chaudhary and…
Vaikunta Ekadasi festival at Sri Parthasarathy Swami temple in Chennai | File photo Chennai: Hindu religious and charitable endowments (HR&CE) department has told temple authorities to ensure that visits by VIPs do not disrupt darshans of ordinary devotees or affect the sanctity and traditions of temples.On instructions from HR&CE minister S Ramesh, the department issued…
Samik Bhattacharya speaks in the Rajya Sabha Kolkata: Driven by a specific ideology, party workers are at times distanced from Gen Z, state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya admitted on Saturday.Bhattacharya’s comments come two days after RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, in an attempt to reach out to Gen Z, urged political netas to look for course…
(In photo:Tarun Tejpal) Cara Tejpal stands firmly by her father, Tarun Tejpal, following his rape conviction, asserting his innocence after meticulously reviewing the evidence for thirteen years PANAJI: Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal’s daughter Cara Tejpal has defended her father after the Bombay high court convicted him in a 2013 rape case, saying she had…
American multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results, with operating profit, revenue and net income rising, while its massive cash pile fell as the company stepped up stock purchases and buybacks.Operating profit rose 16 per cent year-on-year to $12.98 billion, beating analyst expectations, reported Reuters. Revenue increased 10 per cent to $101.81 billion, while…
Lionel Messi, Jorge Messi Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, died on Friday night (local time) at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina after a prolonged illness, news agency Reuters reported.He was a key figure in Lionel Messi’s career and remained involved from his son’s early days as a footballer through his rise to…
