California’s seabird crisis is a stark reminder that climate change is no longer a distant environmental issue (Canva) Thousands of seabirds washing up along California’s coastline have become a heartbreaking symbol of a marine ecosystem under extreme stress. Emaciated birds are turning up dead or starving in unusually high numbers, from brown pelicans and common…
The newly identified species provide scientists with better tools to spot ecologically sensitive areas and support future conservation planning Pune: Scientists from MACS Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have discovered five new species of lichen- forming fungi in the Western Ghats which could strengthen efforts to monitor forest health and protect one of the…
Valiant is an English word name that directly means “courageous,” “brave,” or “heroic.” Though less common than traditional names, it has gained attention among parents seeking a distinctive name. Valiant represents strength of character, confidence, and the willingness to face challenges head-on.Names that mean brave have remained popular across generations because courage is a quality…
Mumbai: The city crime branch on Sunday arrested 34-year-old Kolkata resident Aman Bhola Singh in connection with alleged unauthorised routing of international VoIP calls through SIP/Trunk lines, causing an estimated loss of more than Rs 2.5 crore to the govt of India. Police said Singh had approached the sessions court and Bombay High Court seeking…
Kolkata: Police in Barrackpore said on Saturday that they have identified some youths, who were allegedly involved in the assault on the 40-year-old theatre activist, Subhankar Dassharma, near Shyamnagar railway station in North 24-Parganas.Dassharma, a member of theatre group ‘JanaGanaMana’, lodged an FIR at Jagaddal PS on Friday, alleging he was attacked around midnight on…
Chennai: A human chain and sloganeering marked day nine of the ban-NEET protest organised by the Anti-NEET Federation in Koyambedu on Sunday.More than 50 protestors, including students and activists, held up placards and formed a human chain along Ayyappa Nagar first main road in Koyambedu seeking exemption for the state from NEET and urging the…
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aaditya address a rally in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk at Shivaji Park on Sunday Mumbai: The fight to change the government and not just Dharmendra Pradhan (Union education minister) should now begin, declared former chief minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, while addressing…
Image Credit: Shutterstock The Earth revolves in a cosmic system which is surrounded by billions of asteroids often referred to as ‘fossils’ of our solar system. While these rocks are rich in resources, they represent a significant threat to humanity. In response, China has developed an ambitious planetary defence strategy that aims to do more…
Attendance has been poor at some depots, resulting in a continued shortage of buses Mumbai: Despite BEST unions calling off their three-day strike late Sunday night, commuters across Mumbai continued to face significant hardship on Monday morning, with several left stranded amid a shortage of buses. Long queues were reported outside key railway stations such…
Beginning Thursday, customers can browse the live inventory of more than 4,000 Tasmac outlets on a new online portal, pay digitally and collect their purchase from the store of their choice. (Representative image) CHENNAI: For decades, buying liquor in Tamil Nadu meant standing in a queue at a state-run outlet and hoping the bottle you wanted was…
