How climate change may be fuelling the spread of deadly Hantavirus that killed three on the MV Hondius

Representative image (AI-generated) Departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, the MV Hondius set sail on the “Atlantic Odyssey”, a 33-day voyage envisioned as the pinnacle of expedition cruising for nature enthusiasts. Destined for Praia, Cape Verde, the vessel was charted to traverse the world’s most desolate reaches, including South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, and…

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A 1971 prediction by Stephen Hawking just came true with a cosmic collision 1.3 billion light-years away: Now scientists are trying to understand how

A prediction made by Stephen Hawking some 50 years ago has just come true and now, scientists are trying to understand how it reinforces fundamental principles of modern physics. A collision between two black holes about 1.3 billion light-years from Earth has provided the most precise observational evidence ever obtained for a prediction presented by…

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In 2001, scientists tested 4 beluga whales at a New York aquarium; 98 sessions later, it was found the Arctic whales may recognise themselves

In the quiet pools of the New York Aquarium, a groundbreaking experiment was unfolding. It was 2001, and a team of scientists was about to test a question that had long fascinated researchers: could beluga whales, the white Arctic cetaceans known for their expressive faces and complex social lives, recognise themselves in a mirror?Over the…

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UPI transactions near 30L cr, increase 19%

MUMBAI: Unified Payments Interface transactions rose to 2,320 crore in May 2026 from 2,235 crore in April while value increased to Rs 29.9 lakh crore from Rs 29 lakh crore, translating into 24% growth in volume and 19% growth in value on a year-on-year basis.Average daily transactions stood at 74.8 crore with 74.5 crore in…

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Check how to download scorecards, once released

EMRS Tier 2 result 2026: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) is expected to announce the EMRS Tier 2 result 2026 soon on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the EMRS Staff Selection Exam (ESSE) 2025 mains examination will be able to check and download their scorecards online once the results are…

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Sara Arjun to play Madhubala in Sanjay Leela Bhansali film; Sridevi to Madhuri Dixit, Meet actresses who recreated the iconic look |

After years of delays and multiple stalled attempts, the much-anticipated biopic on legendary actor Madhubala is finally moving forward. The makers have confirmed Sara Arjun to portray the iconic star, marking a major development for the project. The film will be her first big Hindi outing after the success of the ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise, with ‘Dhurandhar:…

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US stock markets today (March 26, 2026): Wall Street opens lower as oil jumps above $100; Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment

Wall Street’s key indices opened lower on Thursday after gains in the previous session, as investors turned cautious over evolving developments in the Middle East and weighed the prospects of any de-escalation in the conflict.At the opening bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 84.8 points, or 0.18%, to 46,344.64. The S&P 500 declined 36…

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Quote of the day by Sania Mirza on parenting and child well-being: “There’s no one-size-fits-all rule. As long as the child is healthy and happy, that’s what counts.” |

Culture, family traditions, and social norms have always had an effect on how people raise their children. But in the last few years, people have changed how they think about and raise their kids. Sania Mirza‘s quote of the day makes this change in point of view clear in a simple and relatable way. “There’s…

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