When James Watson and Francis Crick described the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953, the moment appeared decisive and complete. Yet that breakthrough rested on work carried out decades earlier by a scientist who rarely receives the same recognition. Friedrich Miescher had already identified a substance inside human cells that did not match any known…
New Delhi: Nagaland University has opened admissions for its newly introduced four-year undergraduate science programmes at the Multi-Disciplinary Research Centre (MDRC), with applications beginning April 27 and the last date set for May 18.The programmes, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, are designed around a flexible academic structure with multiple entry and exit options,…
Popular casting director Shanoo Sharma recently tied the knot with her longtime partner in an intimate ceremony held at her home on Saturday, April 25, 2026. While she shared the happy news the same day, she chose to keep her husband’s identity under wraps initially.A day later, Shanoo revealed her husband’s face through a fresh…
How so ever hard we may try to normalise pregnancy, there is no denying that it brings about a momentous change in a woman’s body. From hormones to blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and all vital organs- almost every system is affected during pregnancy because the body is adapting to support the growth of a…
There is evidence of a phantom gas leak occurring in the middle of the sea, which could contribute to a rapid increase in the destruction of the Earth’s climate. This is a newly discovered oceanic gas leak, which largely consists of methane leaking out of the ocean floors. Experts who study the phenomena of oceanic…
Imagine being a topper of the board exam result, and being mocked for your facial hair. Prachi Nigam is a testament to it. There are stories that arrive wrapped in celebration, and then there are stories that carry an unease beneath the thunderous claps. Prachi Nigam’s story belongs to the latter. It stands as a…
The BSA Scrambler 650 was launched recently in India. This motorcycle goes up against the Royal Enfield Bear 650. Both motorcycles feature retro styling and dual-purpose ability. Here, let’s take a quick look at how these two motorcycles stack up against each other. BSA Scrambler 650 vs Royal Enfield Bear 650: Engine The biggest difference…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of death.Nedra Talley Ross was a famed singer and celebrity, also known as the last surviving member of the group, The Ronettes. As per the latest reports, the musician recently left for her heavenly abode at the age of 80.According to a social media post by her daughter, Nedra…
As the United States continues to tighten its blockade on Iranian oil flows, Tehran is repeatedly scrambling to manage excess crude, with its key export hub Kharg Island rapidly approaching storage limits.Tehran is now reportedly moving to expand crude storage at Kharg Island by reactivating the 30-year-old crude carrier M/T Nasha, signalling mounting pressure on…
Shashank Singh and Karun Nair (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Catches win matches, is an old adage in cricket , and rightly so. One moment of brilliance in the field can change the course of a game. But equally, one dropped catch can prove costly – sometimes even haunting captains and teams for a long time.The…