Image: Left/Canva/Right/Wikipedia Mosquito-borne infections, including dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, continue to pose risks for millions around the world. With the rise in global warming and mosquito numbers, scientists are finding new ways to limit the spread of diseases. The most viable approach appears to be the use of Wolbachia. Wolbachia is a natural bacterium found…
Chennai: A 40-year-old woman died after suffering head injuries when the motorcycle on which she was travelling after seeking a lift from an unidentified man skidded and fell near Chengalpet on Sunday.The deceased was identified as Shakila, wife of Sampath, from Sappudiyamman Koil Street in Anjoor village near Chengalpet.Police said Shakila was walking near her…
Kolkata: CMSuvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said that India’s single emergency number, 112, would soon be integrated with police stations across the state, enabling faster deployment of police vehicles in emergency situation. Speaking at Nabanna during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) and Bengal Police, the CM said the…
In Gurgaon, the civic body has issued directions for the formation of QRTs in all zones to ensure effective and time-bound execution of census-related work Gurgaon: Municipal corporation of Manesar (MCM) has recommended an FIR against two staff members from a govt school in Garhi Harsaru and a private school in Sector 1, who had…
Seth Rogen has been a prominent name in the entertainment industry for decades, carving out a multi-million-dollar identity for himself. Known for his comedic timing, versatile performances and distinct persona, the actor has been part of several major projects over the years. Here’s a look at his thought-provoking quote for the day, reflecting on the…
Chandigarh: In a fresh twist to a major banking fraud case, Chandigarh police have registered an FIR against a former IDFC First Bank manager for allegedly cheating a UK-based NRI woman of around Rs 2.5 crore.The case was registered at the Sector 17 police station on a complaint filed by 77-year-old Taranjit Kaur Bains, a…
Actor and environmental advocate Dia Mirza has responded to criticism surrounding her recent remarks linking patriarchy to climate change, asserting that her comments were misunderstood and reiterating that she stands by her views.The actor took to Instagram to share a detailed note explaining that she was referring to patriarchal systems and power structures rather than…
Father, minor son found dead at Jyoti Nagar house in Delhi (Image used for representational purpose only) NEW DELHI: Police recovered the bodies of a 54-year-old man and his 13-year-old son from a house in northeast Delhi’s Jyoti Nagar area on Saturday, officials said.The man, identified as Praveen Sharma (54), was found hanging inside a…
A 2016 beach discovery of ancient megafauna fossils in Australia revealed a past inhabited by giant marsupials and flightless birds. These colossal creatures, including car-sized wombats and enormous kangaroos, roamed the ancient land of Sahul. Image Credits: Seasonal migration of marsupial megafauna in Pleistocene Sahul study/ Figure 1 A leisurely weekend spent by the seaside…
Samsung unveiled two new mid-range smartphones — Galaxy A35 5G and Galaxy A55 5G — on Tuesday and now it has revealed the pricing of these two phones via the official website. At the time, the company only revealed the design and specifications of both the smartphones. And, now the official pricing has arrived for…
