When people think of animals changing colour, chameleons usually come to mind. But they aren’t the only ones with that trick up their sleeve. In some of the coldest parts of the world, a few animals go through a slow makeover every year. As snow starts covering the ground, their brown or grey coats gradually…
Rising from bed seems an easy task now. Setting off your alarm on your mobile phone and hitting the snooze button is all you have to do. However, despite the advancements in technology, ancient humans also had to wake up on time for their jobs, religious practices, and daily chores.Strangely enough, they did not depend…
A popular internet trend involves steeping banana peels in vinegar for various home remedies. While banana peels offer nutrients and vinegar has antibacterial properties, combining them in this manner lacks scientific backing. Image Credits: Google Gemini The kitchen counter has stealthily transformed into an improvised laboratory for experimenting with one of the internet’s most favoured…
NEW DELHI: The government may not immediately mandate a higher level of ethanol blending but leave it to buyers to decide on flex fuel vehicles amid concerns that rushing from E20 to E25 will damage engines of existing vehicles.Most cars and 2-wheelers manufactured between 2012 and March 2023 were designed or certified to be E10-compliant,…
You’re not in the mood for noise today. A slight depression hangs around, like a grey sky that won’t open up. The Moon presses on your inner world, and Mars makes you react faster than you should.Hurdles show up in work. Files get stuck, people delay replies, and one small error can create extra steps….
Pisces, this week feels like a river finally finding its channel. The start of the week brings a pleasant tailwind, with luck supporting you in small, visible ways. A pending task clears, a message arrives on time, or someone simply cooperates without fuss. You may also notice that people are watching you more closely, not…
Kumar Sangakkara (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: The tension was clearly visible on Rajasthan Royals head coach Kumar Sangakkara’s face during his side’s must-win IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.Sangakkara remained glued to his seat till the very last ball, repeatedly wiping sweat off his face with a towel…
A simple damp kitchen towel can significantly enhance kitchen safety by preventing cutting boards from slipping. This method leverages friction and surface tension, ensuring a stable workspace for efficient and hygienic food preparation. You’ve just cut yourself into a stack of onions to make a Sunday evening curry, and before you know it, your cutting…
JEE Main Session 2 answer key 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently verifying claims related to discrepancies in the Chemistry section of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 exam held on April 5. The issue reportedly occurred in the shift 2 examination, prompting concern among students and educators. NTA asks…
NEW DELHI: India is working to see how it can get preferential access for its products in the US, with a delegation led by chief negotiator Darpan Jain reaching Washington for talks. “We have almost finalised the first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement. We are trying to work out what would be the mechanism…