Discover the American woodcock, officially recognized as the world’s slowest flying bird. This fascinating creature boasts a flight speed of just 8 km/h, primarily during courtship. Its unique wobbling gait on the ground also aids in hunting by disturbing earthworms. This slow-paced lifestyle is a remarkable adaptation for survival in its woodland habitat. Nature is…
Aries Your confident attitude at work may impress your colleagues. Handling rebellious behaviour at home will require patience along with firmness. Buying or selling property could prove financially beneficial. While travelling, try to stay present rather than focusing too much on capturing moments. Taking small, consistent steps will help you stay on track academically. Maintaining…
Oyster farmers across Hiroshima Prefecture are pulling up their rafts this season to find that most of what they cultivated has not survived. In several coastal districts, mortality rates have reached as high as 90%, far above the usual seasonal loss of 30% to 50%. Producers in the city of Higashihiroshima have reported losses at…
Brazil is developing lab-grown donkey collagen to counter a global decline in donkey populations driven by rising demand for China’s traditional anti-ageing medicine, ejiao. Through the effort, scientists are aiming to deliver a scalable alternative by 2027 that could reduce slaughter and stabilise the species.At the centre of this effort is Carla Molento, a veterinarian…
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Tuesday directed states and Union territories to double the daily supply of 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders meant for migrant labourers, even as the Centre said the overall LPG supply situation in the country remains stable and under control.In a letter to all chief secretaries, petroleum…
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 3.2% year-on-year to over Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May, reported PTI.The collections moderated from a record Rs 2.42 lakh crore in April but remained higher than the Rs 1.88 lakh crore collected in May last year. Net GST revenue increased 3.3% to Rs 1.67 lakh crore…
The Middle East crisis continues to choke energy supplies across the world and push crude prices higher, swinging around $100 per barrel mark. However, even though input costs for energy continue to rise, fuel prices remain unchanged in India, pushing state-run oil marketing companies under mounting losses.Losses are estimated at around Rs 18 per litre…
France’s interior minister is seeking to block US rapper Kanye West from performing in the southern city of Marseille in June due to his antisemitic remarks, a source close to the minister told AFP on Tuesday. French minister seeks to ban Kanye West concert Interior Minister Laurent Nunez is “highly determined” to ban the June…
Are you caught in a curious blend of lethargy and the urge to move? Seize the day by taking decisive steps towards your goals. Whether you decide to implement a game-changing routine or embrace new responsibilities, your initiative will pave the way for renewed vitality. You may feel lazy and restless at the same time….
LSG beat CSK by 7 wickets. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants, already eliminated from playoff contention, dented Chennai Super Kings’ chances of progressing further in IPL 2026 with a commanding win at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.After restricting CSK to 187/5, with Akash Singh claiming 3 for 26 in his first game…