Start with a dwarf or compact variety, which stays manageable in a pot and is easier to protect from wind. Varieties such as Red Lady, Taiwan and Pusa Nanha are popular for small spaces, and your local nursery can suggest what suits your climate. Seeds from a ripe, healthy papaya will also germinate, but the…
October 7, 2026, is Jia Yin Day, which emphasizes the importance of patience and careful planning. The energy today encourages self-confidence while discouraging impatience to achieve quick results. Chinese zodiac signs should be mindful, as some may face challenges while others take advantage of opportunities. Effective use of today involves steady action and goal development…
The buzz around ‘Jailer 2’ continues to grow with every new update. After weeks of speculation about a major Bollywood star joining the film, reports now suggest that Hrithik Roshan has officially come on board for a special appearance. A sequel to the blockbuster film ‘Jailer’ starring Rajinikanth, which is itself one of the most-awaited…
Cristiano Ronaldo. Image via: Getty Images Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating start to his FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, extending his goal drought for Portugal in a disappointing outing. To make matters worse, fans of the Democratic Republic of the Congo taunted the Portuguese star by chanting Lionel Messi‘s name after Portugal’s 1-1 draw in…
A human brain that may date back more than two millennia has been recovered from a skull unearthed near York, offering an unusual case of soft tissue survival in Iron Age archaeology. The remains were first excavated in 2008 from a waterlogged pit at Heslington, where conditions appear to have slowed the normal process of…
NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel believes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can benefit immensely from spending more time around experienced players, even if he does not get a game in the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies.The 15-year-old was part of India’s Asian Games gold-medal winning squad and played all the matches in…
Representative Image of a drone tracking a large Burmese python in the lush wetlands of the Everglades ecosystem (AI-generated image) A 16-foot Burmese python weighing 147.9 pounds was included in a US Geological Survey test of drone technology being evaluated for tracking invasive snakes in the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. In material published September 23, 2026,…
R Praggnanandhaa, D Gukesh, and Divya Deshmukh (PTI/ANI Photos) India’s dominance in world chess has found another major endorsement, with reigning world champion D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa and women’s World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh leading a strong Indian contingent in the shortlist for the inaugural FIDE Excellence Awards.The International Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday unveiled…
Inside that fruit lies a toxin capable of disrupting the human heart. (Photo: The Washington Post) It looks like an ordinary tree growing beside Kerala’s backwaters, its glossy green leaves swaying in the breeze and its white flowers adding to the landscape. Its green, mango-like fruit does little to suggest danger. Yet inside that fruit…
Norma Jean Warner lived a quiet life in Des Moines, Iowa, working at an optical shop, saving carefully and volunteering through church organisations. She and her husband, Waldo, had no children and lived modestly, but Warner spent years planning what would happen to her money after her death. When she died in 2023 at 85,…
In the rice fields, the soil around plant roots is home to countless microorganisms that feed on organic matter released by the plants. As microorganisms break down this organic matter, they release electrons that can produce a small electrical current. Researchers are investigating whether this process can be harnessed without affecting normal rice growth. According…
Walk into a room painted in a soft sage green or a gentle sky blue, and your shoulders often drop before you even notice. Colour has a quiet way of shaping how we feel, which is why hospitals, spas and meditation studios tend to avoid loud, harsh shades. Researchers say the effect is real but…
