Many species of bagworms choose to use twigs and small sticks to make their casings Imagine building a house around yourself and then carrying it wherever you go. That is what a bagworm caterpillar does. The small insect uses silk from its own body along with leaves, twigs and other material from its surroundings to…
Netanyahu said that, “As long as I am prime minister, no Palestinian state will be established.” Israel has rejected the latest US proposal to move to the next stage of the Gaza peace process, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisting that Hamas must be fully disarmed before Israeli forces withdraw.“Israel rejects the 15-point document,” Netanyahu…
Artist’s concept of a close-up naked-eye view of a GRB. Credit: NASA For more than half a century, gamma-ray bursts have remained one of the most puzzling events observed in space. These bursts are sudden flashes of gamma rays, a very high-energy form of light. They can appear from almost any direction in the sky…
Pakistan PML-N has softened its stance on PoK protesters, calling them “patriotic brothers”, as the party prepares to form a government in the region. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s led PML-N appears to be softening its position towards protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with a senior government adviser now describing the vast majority of demonstrators…
The NEET PG 2026 test-city intimation slip is expected to be issued on August 11, giving registered candidates advance information about their allotted examination city. NEET PG city intimation slip 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to issue the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) 2026 city intimation slips…
What will guide Dalal Street this week? After ending the previous week in green, Dalal Street is set to take cues from a mix of global geopolitical developments and key domestic economic indicators in the upcoming trading sessions. This week, investors will closely watch crude oil prices, developments around the Strait of Hormuz and inflation…
Varun Batchigari is suspected of first-degree murder in the death of University of Arizona student Julissa Rubi Salazar. (Screengrab from YT video) An Indian man accused of killing his 19-year-old girlfriend in Tucson, Arizona, was arrested in Germany after allegedly fleeing the US.Varun Batchigari, 20, is suspected of first-degree murder in the death of University…
Five companies to raise over Rs 7,400 crore next week India’s primary market is heading into a packed week, with five companies set to tap investors through initial public offerings worth a combined Rs 7,443 crore. The line-up includes Dhoot Transmission, Molbio Diagnostics, Milky Mist Dairy Food, Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering. The companies will…
USS Colorado (BB-45). (Photo: Dyer Collection/Naval History and Heritage Command, NH 77074) As American forces moved to capture Tinian in the Mariana Islands during the Second World War, hidden Japanese coastal batteries opened fire on USS Colorado. The battleship was hit 22 times in quick succession, killing 43 crew members and wounding 198 others. Despite…
VVS Laxman calls Virat Kohli a ‘great role model’ (Image: BCCI) Former India batter and current BCCI Centre of Excellence head VVS Laxman has praised Virat Kohli for setting exceptional standards throughout his illustrious career, describing the legendary batter as an “exemplary professional” and a role model for the next generation.Laxman highlighted Kohli’s relentless commitment…
