Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs sound timeless immediately. Others feel a little awkward when read through modern eyes. This Chinese proverb probably belongs to the second category because the first reaction many people have is often surprise.“The woman who tells her age is either too young to have anything to lose…
A routine fishing trip in 1938 yielded an astonishing discovery: a living coelacanth, a fish thought extinct for 66 million years. This ‘living fossil’ challenged scientific understanding of evolution and extinction. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Some of the greatest scientific findings indeed tend to occur when people least expect them to. For example, on one…
Oben Electric has announced that its newly launched Oben Rorr Evo has crossed 25,000 bookings within just 15 days of launch. The Bengaluru-based EV maker says deliveries of the motorcycle will begin from June 2026, while the payment portal has now gone live on the company’s website. The company has also announced plans to add…
New Delhi: Oil marketing companies are under-recovering Rs 750 crore a day on the sale of petrol, diesel and domestic LPG cylinders below market prices, govt said on Monday.Before the price of petrol and diesel was raised by Rs 3 per litre late last week, the under-recoveries incurred by OMCs were estimated at Rs 1,000…
Snakes are scary slithering creatures, and spotting one often sends chills down a person’s spine, but some of these reptiles are also admired for their beautiful colours and unusual patterns. Grey snakes have a unique beauty that quietly stands out in the wild. Their soft silver, ash, or smoky tones help them blend perfectly into…
Long before celebrity environmental campaigns became common, Morgan Freeman quietly began transforming his 124-acre ranch in Mississippi into a safe haven for bees. Concerned about declining pollinator populations and the growing environmental threat posed by disappearing honeybees, Freeman imported 26 beehives from Arkansas in 2014 and began planting bee-friendly vegetation across his property, including lavender,…
Madhya Pradesh opens overseas scholarship applications for Master’s and PhD aspirants from unreserved category students The Madhya Pradesh government has invited applications for its overseas scholarship scheme for the Academic Session 2026-27 covering January to June 2026. The scheme is aimed at supporting students seeking admission to Master’s and PhD programmes in foreign universities. The…
India’s purchases of Russian crude have remained elevated. (AI image) Making its energy security mandate clear, India has said that it is buying crude oil from Russia irrespective of a sanctions waiver by the US. The statement from Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the petroleum ministry comes days after a Bloomberg report said that India…
What’s the first thing people generally do after checking in their luxury hotel room? Prepare a cup of hot coffee? But most of you won’t use the coffee maker after watching this viral travel “hack” shared by influencer Tara Woodcox which has triggered the internet’s strangest travel debates of the year. The travel influencer shared…
This discovery challenges the centuries-old perception of “classical purity,” showing a far more lively and decorated ancient world than previously understood. Image credits: Wikimedia Commons When you think of ancient Greece in the dark of night, what do you visualise? You are likely imagining a land that is full of white marble. This comes from…