Australian scientists tested a non-toxic way to protect wheat seeds from mice by spraying diluted wheat germ oil across farm plots. The treatment camouflaged the smell mice use to locate seeds underground. In a 2021 field experiment in New South Wales, seed loss fell by 63 per cent during and after ...

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated his party is willing to form alliances in Uttar Pradesh. This decision comes ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for early next year. Owaisi emphasized the importance of preventing the BJP from securing a third consecutive term. He also criticized t...

An alarming incident unfolded on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when co-pilot attacked pilot Smit Machchhar, resulting in a mid-air emergency landing. Machchhar’s quick thinking enabled him to unlock the cockpit door, facilitating crew intervention. Passengers stepped in heroically to rest...

Harshita Tomar and Shital Verma from India initially placed fourth in the women's skiff sailing event. They received a bronze medal after the Chinese pair was disqualified for an undisclosed reason. The competition took place at the Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor in Aichi, Japan. Japan finished first with 14 n...

A pilot test section was laid recently along the main carriageway of NH-44 in Jhansi. Officials involved in the pilot said the technology could lower the consumption of conventional bitumen by around 4%, reducing demand for a material that India largely imports to meet its domestic needs.

Originally founded by John Barefoot and expanded by Daniel Jenifer, Haberdeventure estate is steeped in history. Thomas Stone bought the estate in 1770, preserving it within his family for 166 years. A significant fire in 1977 led to protective actions and, in 1978, it became the Thomas Stone Nation...

An exceptional auction is on the horizon for November 18, 2026, showcasing a collection of twelve remarkable impressionist and post-impressionist pieces, valued at almost $500 million. Highlighted artworks include Vincent van Gogh’s 'Châtaigniers en fleurs' and Paul Cézanne’s 'Arlequin,' which have ...

Debal Deb established Vrihi in 1997 to conserve traditional rice varieties through seed exchange among farmers. The seed bank contains 1,480 rice landraces collected from various locations and contributed to national conservation efforts. By June 2026, over 8,000 farmers in 13 states received rice s...

In a troubling turn of events, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has leveled serious accusations against the co-pilot of a flydubai flight, suspecting him of undergoing Islamist radical indoctrination. Investigative efforts are underway, following a situation where the critically injured pil...

Harekala Hajabba, despite facing a significant language barrier, pursued a transformative vision for his community through education. Lacking formal schooling, he understood how education could help alleviate poverty. He began his journey by saving profits from orange sales, ultimately earning natio...

On a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, the Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain in the cockpit. Indian captain Smit Machchhar sustained serious injuries but managed to unlock the cockpit door. Passengers intervened and overpowered the co-pilot, ensuring the safety of everyone aboard. The flight was di...

India have been placed in Group A along with Pakistan, Australia, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Qualifier A. The much-awaited India-Pakistan clash will take place on October 10 in Johannesburg. India will begin their 2027 ODI World Cup campaign against Australia on October 7 in Cape Town.