Beneath forests, grasslands and even the soil in our gardens lies an extraordinary hidden world that most people never see. Scientists have now mapped a vast underground network of microscopic fungi stretching an estimated 110 quadrillion kilometres across Earth’s topsoil, a distance so immense that it could reach the Sun nearly a billion times. The…
Chandigarh: The recent deaths in Mumbai allegedly linked to watermelon consumption has prompted the UT food health dept to initiate random sampling of fruits across the city.However, health experts warn that even if samples reveal contamination from oxytocin hormones or artificial colouring, proving a direct link to gastrointestinal infections remains a significant challenge. Sukhwinder Singh,…
Jaipur/Bhilwara: In a bid to combat a looming water crisis, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Monday launched the state’s largest water conservation initiative, titled Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan, 2026. The campaign aims to enhance the state’s water holding capacity by 20% before the monsoon season in response to alarming drops in reservoir levels…
New Delhi: An Indian flapshell turtle, protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, was rescued from a polluted waterbody in east Delhi’s Harsh Vihar by Wildlife SOS, an animal rescue and rehab organisation.The reptile, weighing nearly 50 kg, was spotted early in the morning by a family near a contaminated stretch in…
Locals said the issue of stray cattle is a daily threat to them All three had to be rushed to a nearby hospital where the younger child received stitches for a deep head injury Locals said the issue of stray cattle is a daily threat to them All three had to be rushed to a…
Bombay high court said such action of alarming alacrity and efficiency shown by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is shocking in the present case Mumbai: The Bombay high court has rapped the BMC over the Feb 6 demolition of a structure near Mith Chowky metro station, Malad (West) barely 13 days after issuing it a demolition…
New Delhi: Animal rights activists, academics and legal experts on Sunday urged authorities to strengthen sterilisation and vaccination programmes for stray dogs rather than removing them from public spaces. The issue of street dog management stems from administrative failures and inadequate implementation of the existing laws, they argued.At a press conference organised by Conference for…
File photo of AIFF logo and ISL trophy. (Screengrab) New Delhi: The Indian Super League (ISL) clubs, except East Bengal, have proposed a club-led model to run the league in the future while also handling the commercial responsibilities. The suggestion was emailed to the AIFF hierarchy, the ISL clubs, and the Ministry of Youth Affairs…
Katy Perry will soon be taking home USD 3 million to pay for legal fees. The star had been embroiled in a legal case after Carl Westcott had sold his mansion to the famed ‘Roar’ singer, but had later attempted to rescind his sale. This prompted a legal battle that has been going on since…
Rajasthan Royals players celebrate after the match. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday did what no other team had managed in IPL 2026, defeating league leaders Punjab Kings by six wickets at Mullanpur in New Chandigarh. The win lifted RR one place up in the standings to third, with 12 points from…
