Quote of the day by Marie Curie (AI-generated image) Marie Curie is widely quoted as saying, “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.” It remains one of her most repeated lines, often shared as a reminder to spend less time on gossip and comparison and more time on genuine learning. Curie said…
Seasonal gene switch locks fruit flies in winter mode Scientists studying how animals survive the winter have discovered that fruit flies completely rebuild their internal biological clocks to switch into a separate seasonal mode. For context, a fruit fly is a tiny insect that feeds on ripe, rotting, or fermenting fruits and vegetables. They are…
Viral post sparks debate over which city is better to live in Bengaluru or Gurgaon? The city debate often comes down to one question: which place offers a better life? But Manik Verma, who has lived in both, does not think the answer is that simple. His experience has made him believe that the two…
India batter Yastika Bhatia (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) India Women moved to the brink of a historic maiden Test victory at Lord’s after a dominant third day, powered by Yastika Bhatia’s record-breaking maiden century before the bowlers reduced England to 130/6 in pursuit of an improbable 457-run target.With just four wickets separating them from…
Access to Bankra mosque is suspended for two days due to urgent road repairs. KOLKATA: Access to the 136-year-old Bankra mosque inside airport’s operational area has been suspended for two days, till Sunday, after airport authorities cited rain damage to the approach road and began urgent repairs. Devotees may resume namaz from Monday if work…
Total Solar Eclipse. Image Credit: Bob Linsdell/Wikipedia On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will take place, which will cross the Northern Hemisphere from Siberia to the Mediterranean. This rare celestial event is expected to attract millions of observers from many continents. The path of totality (the narrow track or strip of land where…
Potholes surface on the newly constructed service road of NH-48 Pune: Residents of Punawale, Tathawade and nearby areas have raised concerns about the quality of a newly constructed service road along Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway (NH-48), alleging that potholes have appeared within a month of the stretch being opened to traffic.The service road, which was being widened…
New Delhi: Polling for the constitution of 23 Town Vending Committees (TVCs) across 12 MCD zones concluded Sunday. While nearly 90,000 registered street vendors were eligible to vote, a turnout of around 41% was recorded. Counting of votes will begin at 8am on Aug 4.The elections, conducted under Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation…
Moon in Aries speeds up emotions and courage. Mercury entering Cancer brings a change of focus to private conversations, real estate matters and memories. The words we hear at home may weigh more heavily on a big decision than we think. What to Do Today Start with a personal assignment that has been waiting for…
‘Batwara 1947’: Sunny Deol starrer partition drama inspired by acclaimed Lahore play ‘Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya’ Sunny Deol’s ‘Batwara 1947’ has drawn fresh attention after reports said the Partition drama takes inspiration from Asghar Wajahat’s celebrated play ‘Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamya E Nai’. The film, earlier known as ‘Lahore 1947’, brings together Deol,…
