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…
There is something strange about the way many of us have learned to rest. We finally sit down after a long day, put our phones aside, make ourselves a cup of tea, or simply stare out of the window. Within minutes, a familiar thought appears.“I should be doing something productive.”Instead of feeling refreshed, we begin…
Priyanka Chopra celebrated her 44th birthday on July 18, and the occasion was marked with the release of fresh stills from her upcoming Telugu film Varanasi. A day later, her husband, singer-actor Nick Jonas, gave fans a glimpse of their bond with a heartfelt birthday tribute on social media.On Sunday, Nick shared a video on…
Scientists have uncovered how Posidonia oceanica adapted to the dim light of the seabed. In the Mediterranean Sea, vast underwater meadows of seagrass grow in places where sunlight is weak. Yet these plants continue to photosynthesise efficiently, produce oxygen, store carbon and suppor marine life.A new study has revealed how one of these seagrasses has…
US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump on Sunday backed expanding the proposed Russia sanctions legislation to include Iran, urging Republican lawmakers to broaden the scope of the bill.“Republicans should add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill. That’s what Lindsey wanted to do, and it was going to happen. Important!!!” Trump said in a…
An Emirates jetliner comes in for landing at the Dubai International Airport (AP Photo) As tensions in the Middle East continue to impact regional air travel, several airlines have cancelled or adjusted flights between the UAE, Kuwait and parts of Saudi Arabia. While most airline networks remain operational, passengers are being requested to check their…
A year after Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, was released on July 18, music composer Tanishk Bagchi stirred controversy by claiming that he is yet to receive ₹8 lakh in royalties for the film’s title track. In an Instagram post, he also alleged that the fee he received for composing the song was…
PV Sindhu thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after creating history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open. The two-time Olympic medallist defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the women’s singles final to end a two-year wait for a BWF World Tour title and her seven-year drought for…
Iran’s supreme leader ‘not in Iran’, Israeli source claims Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei “is not in Iran,” according to an Israeli security source cited by Saudi outlet al-Hadath said on Sunday. This is followed by reports of a major internal power struggle in Tehran.Khamenei, who was appointed supreme leader shortly after his father was…
If your love life feels stifled, you may need to work on the energy of your home. According to Vastu and spiritual beliefs, plants have a potent energy. Some plants bring to mind peace, growth, and freshness. However, putting some plants in the wrong place can create emotional heaviness, conflict, distance or dryness. Love requires…
Joe Root has carried his sublime Test form into the ODI series, producing yet another masterclass against India. The England batting mainstay remained unbeaten in all three innings of the July 2026 ODI series, finishing with 249 runs without being dismissed, making him the first England batter to score six consecutive ODI half-centuries.Root’s remarkable consistency…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi detailed his position on the current war in the Middle East and shared an excerpt from his negotiations with Witkoff during an interview with Mehr News.Araghchi said the US had entered negotiations demanding zero uranium enrichment before the 12-day war. “In response to the…
