Some tropical Heliconius butterflies have evolved a remarkable way to stay young, allowing them to live far longer than most butterflies. Most butterflies survive for only a few weeks after reaching adulthood. But scientists have now identified a group of tropical butterflies that can live for almost a year while showing little sign of physical…
New Delhi: The first hearing in a designated fast-track special court in Delhi set up to try offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 was adjourned Monday after no prosecutor appeared on behalf of CBI to argue on the bail application of Dinesh Biwal and Vikas Biwal, accused in the NEET…
MUMBAI: “Mumbai ki police, Delhi ki police jaisi nahi hai,” said Rhiya Ahir, the woman who stood in front of a moving police van in Mumbai on Wednesday, stopping it for nearly 40 minutes as it carried detained protesters during a CJP demonstration.Dressed in a rain-soaked grey hoodie, Rhiya stood with her arms outstretched in…
Corporators said enforcement against one-way violations would begin next week Pune: A joint delegation of the Vimannagar Vikas Samiti (VNVS) and corporators met Pune municipal commissioner Naval Kishore Ram on Tuesday, pressing for time-bound action against illegal hawking, footpath encroachments, traffic bottlenecks, water supply issues and other long-pending civic concerns. The meeting followed an interaction…
Surat: Heavy rainfall across parts of central India and the Tapi river catchment has triggered a sharp surge in inflows into the river system, sending a huge volume of water into the Ukai reservoir. The dam’s water level rose by nearly 17 ft in just three days, bringing it close to its seasonal rule level.On…
Kolkata: The state health department has ordered all senior residents (SRs) posted across various medical colleges and other government health facilities via an order in March to register for fresh counselling, following an uproar over a bypassed merit-based selection procedure.The controversy erupted earlier this year when a newly introduced Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) removed mandatory…
Red and orange hair have long been one of humanity’s most distinctive traits. Found in only a small percentage of the global population, the fiery shades are typically linked to genetics, fair skin and a higher sensitivity to sunlight. Yet scientists have now uncovered evidence suggesting that the story of red hair is far more…
A lingering bathroom odour can make even the cleanest home feel less inviting. Air fresheners often just mask the smell rather than tackling its source. One inexpensive household staple that’s been getting attention as a natural deodoriser is plain table salt. Left in the toilet bowl overnight, it may help cut down on odours, soften…
Chennai: The TNPDCL’s move to automate closure of long-term bill defaulters’ electricity connections has raised questions over its implementation. The utility, however, claims that the new system is aimed at speeding up the process and addressing staff shortages.Consumers who default on electricity bills for more than six months will no longer receive a physical termination…
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray on Thursday took aim at chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, questioning why raising concerns over the quality of infrastructure projects such as the Missing Link is being portrayed as an insult to Maharashtra.Speaking at an event organised by the MNS Rail Sena, the party’s railway union, Thackeray also…
