Caulerpa taxifolia, commonly known as “killer algae,” originates from the tropical waters of the Caribbean Some of the biggest ecological disasters start in the least likely places. Here it may have started with a home aquarium. An online report by the Centre for Invasive Species Research states that an ornamental seaweed, Caulerpa taxifolia, escaped into…
In the Hindu calendar, Kartik holds a revered position, emphasizing deepdaan, the ritual of offering lamps. This month invites devotees to illuminate their surroundings as a means of dispelling darkness, signifying hope and spirituality. Rituals are observed in homes, temples, and waterways, culminating in the grand celebration of Diwali. It’s believed that a deliberately lit…
September shipments through Hormuz hit post-war high LNG traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased in September, with the number of cargoes leaving the key waterway reaching its highest monthly level since the US-Israeli war on Iran began. The rise came despite continuing security concerns and uncertainty over shipping through the strait.Data from S&P Global…
One can sum up Cristiano Ronaldo’s career in two pictures. No, not the five Ballon d’Ors or the Champions League titles that he has won. Both pictures are from different World Cups, captured at just the moment before the zenith and after the nadir of his career.The first is from the 2006 World Cup and…
There came a point in R Madhavan’s career, around his early 40s, when something fundamental changed. The actor, celebrated for unforgettable performances in Alaipayuthey, Rang De Basanti, and 3 Idiots, hadn’t stopped working or signing films. But the excitement that once drove him—the eagerness to immerse himself in stories and the enthusiasm to head to…
In terms of plant nutrition, the root system is traditionally viewed as the main access point to nutrients. Ground-breaking research, however, has demonstrated an additional survival strategy with elegant sophistication. Plants in some of the world’s highly nutrient-poor environments have developed a strategy for ‘eating’ minerals found in aerial dust and, subsequently, avoiding exhausted soil…
An Indian national has been sentenced to four years in prison in the United States for his role in a cross-border fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans and laundered millions of dollars obtained through impersonation scams.According to the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 22-year-old Roshan Shah was sentenced by US District…
A lot of unwanted commitments happen because we answer too quickly. Someone asks, “Can you help me with this tomorrow?” and before you even think about your own schedule, you hear yourself saying, “Yeah, sure.” Try replacing the instant yes with a pause. You can say, “Let me check and get back to you,” or…
People attend a protest rally in support of public media Thousands of people gathered in Czech Republic capital Prague on Sunday to protest against thec government’s plans to overhaul the funding of public television and radio, warning that the changes could undermine media independence and expose broadcasters to political pressure.The demonstration in the historic Old…
Anand Mahindra remembers Rishikesh (PC:X) Recently, ace industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his old memories that brought Rishikesh in Uttrakhand into the spotlight for a more personal reason. In his #Sundaywanderer post on X on October 18, 2026, he revisited memories of his filmmaking days in the town. He recalled a restaurant where he regularly ate…
Congratulations are in order! Tallulah Willis has married her musician beau Justn Acee. About Justin Acee Acee, who makes music under the name NIGHTIES, has also been a source of support for Tallulah as she deals with her father Bruce Willis‘ health issues.In an interview with PEOPLE in August 2024, Tallulah spoke about her relationship…
Man killed by tiger in a zoo in South Yorkshire was identified as William Chapman. The man who was killed by a tiger at a zoo in South Yorkshire has been locally identified as William Chapman, a youth in his 20s who managed to enter the tiger’s enclosure. The police have not named him officially….
