Deep in the forests of Mozambique, finding a wild bee nest can begin with a sound. Yao honey hunters use a distinctive call to attract greater honeyguides, small birds capable of leading people towards bee colonies hidden inside trees. The relationship has been passed down for generations, but new research suggests the birds are not…
Today’s celestial movements suggest that you might encounter challenges within teamwork and workplace relations. With Mars transitioning into Ardra Nakshatra, watch for unexpected changes and potential tech mishaps. It’s crucial to re-evaluate your career aspirations and the trustworthiness of your colleagues. Minimize public disputes and refrain from rushing decisions about collaborative project outcomes. Instead, concentrate…
Panaji: In a major reform, the Goa Industrial Development Corporation (Goa-IDC) is working on amendments to allow the conversion of industrial land from leasehold to outright ownership. The Goa-IDC board, which met on Friday, is also considering easing rules for the transfer, sub-lease, subdivision and amalgamation of industrial plots.The proposed changes are part of the…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 action continues on July 1, 2026 Three matches and three do-or-die moments. Wednesday, July 1, brings another full slate of Round of 32 action at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and this particular trio of fixtures carries serious weight.England have Harry Kane, a man now holding the record…
Delhi’s new EV policy aims to boost electric vehicle adoption by streamlining charging and battery-swapping approvals NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has unveiled a roadmap to significantly expand the city’s electric vehicle charging network, proposing a single-window clearance system for charging infrastructure, mandatory public charging stations at EV dealerships and greater participation from housing societies…
The caterer operating these facilities at IIT-Bombay was served a notice recommending corrective measures. MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has issued notices to two mess facilities at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, directing them to stop operations after inspectors found they were functioning without the required permissions and registrations, news…
Time-lapse embryo imaging, embryo-ranking systems and sperm-selection software are helping doctors identify the most viable embryos and reduce variation in lab assessments Pune: India’s fertility sector is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, with clinics increasingly using algorithms to help select embryos, assess sperm quality and improve IVF decision-making.In fact, time-lapse embryo imaging, embryo-ranking systems and…
Sukhendu Sekhar Roy, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik (L-R) KOLKATA: The bypolls to three Rajya Sabha seats from West Bengal have highlighted the political impact of the split in the opposition Trinamool Congress (TMC), with the changed numbers in the state Assembly placing the BJP in a strong position to potentially win all three…
Mumbai: One hundred days’ worth of freshwater supply in volume — that’s approximately how much rainwater landed on Mumbai in the first week of July. Enough, for those inclined to measure it differently, to fill 166,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.It’s a hot irony that the city continues to face a 10% municipal water cut, and hundreds…
File picture of BJP national president Nitin Nabin. New Delhi: A three-member BJP delegation met Delhi’s special commissioner of police Devesh Srivastava and submitted a complaint demanding an investigation and the arrest of those who circulated on social media an allegedly fake picture of BJP national president Nitin Nabin holding the national flag upside down,…
