Nainital puts entry fee for two-wheelers on hold Good news for visitors planning a road trip to Uttarakhand’s one of the most visited hill stations Nainital. According to an India Today report, the newly introduced ₹100 entry fee for two-wheelers entering the town from outside Nainital district has been temporarily suspended following protests from residents,…
The black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is one of the world’s fastest and most poisonous snakes. However, in spite of being known as black mamba, there is one interesting feature about this creature that most people aren’t aware of—the black mamba isn’t actually black in color.In fact, the body of this snake can be olive, grey,…
It was supposed to be over. Aryan Gupta had spent an entire year preparing for one exam. One date. One chance. He had studied through late nights, skipped outings, sacrificed sleep, and poured everything he had into a single goal: NEET UG. And then, overnight, it was cancelled. Paper leak allegations. An announcement that blindsided…
At first glance, a circular box sounds logical. But from a manufacturing perspective, it creates far more problems than it solves. Square pizza boxes are made from a single sheet of corrugated cardboard that is cut, folded and locked into shape using relatively simple machinery. The design produces very little waste, is quick to assemble…
The humidity in monsoons not only affects our clothes and furniture, but it can also impact the shelf life of our kitchen essentials. Namrita Malhotra, Founder & Managing Director of Savore, states that while we need to focus on buying premium products, it is equally important to know the right way to store them to…
Vande Bharat trains have changed the way people travel in India. Some even call it a new chapter and for all the right reasons. Not only Indian but foreign travellers also seem to be impressed with what they see. A video is going viral on social media where a foreign traveller looks quite happy after…
A delicate enamel flower, a family heirloom, may be a genuine Fabergé creation. This piece, once valued in the hundreds of thousands, is now being re-examined. Experts are investigating its potential connection to Queen Mother of Romania and royalty. The BBC’s Fake or Fortune program is exploring the flower’s uncertain authenticity. If genuine, this royal…
Kenyan women aged fifty to eighty play football regularly. This activity helps them stay active and develop strong friendships. The Maiani Soccer Grannies aim for a World Cup for older women. Physical activity benefits aged people by improving heart health and mental sharpness. These women prove that growing older does not mean growing quiet. Stereotypes…
The internet has completely changed the way people earn money. Beyond freelancing, tutoring, and food delivery, a growing number of people are making an income through jobs that sound too unusual to be real. While some of these side hustles have existed for years, social media has brought them into the spotlight, turning niche gigs…
Image Credit: X/ @FloridaAtlantic Scientists have officially identified a previously unknown monkey species with vivid orange lips in the remote rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), ending years of scientific uncertainty over whether the small, isolated population represented a distinct species. The scientific findings have been published in the journal PLOS One.Named Colobus…
