North American beavers began colonising parts of Arctic in 2008. (Getty images) Beavers who are normally found in forests and woodlands, are steadily moving farther north into the Canadian Arctic. A new study has found out when they reached different parts of the Arctic by studying scars on shrubs and comparing them with satellite images…
Om is not just a sound; it is considered the vibration of the universe. It is a powerful sacred sound that resides within us. Chanting Om, or Aum, is a spiritual practice believed to energise both the mind and body. The sound of Om is regarded as sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism, and…
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday said he would intervene if the closure of several Delhi metro stations, which has made it difficult for lawyers, litigants and court staff to reach the Supreme Court, was not resolved by lunchtime. The matter was raised before the CJI-led bench by SCBA president Vikas…
Student politics in Mumbai has seen a significant decline in recent years (Representative image, enhanced with AI) The anti-CAA-NRC protests of December 2019 were among the last instances when Mumbai’s campuses appeared politically vibrant.Though it briefly seemed student politics in the city was witnessing a revival, the momentum quickly faded. With student union elections absent…
HYDERABAD: In a first of its kind order in the country, Telangana high court ordered deployment of armed forces for protection of a private disputed property after observing that it has “lost all faith in the state government and its instrumentalities.”“ Though the court is conscious to not involve the Army in such issues, we…
Naveen Jindal inaugurated an international skill centre at RKSD College in Kaithal CHANDIGARH: BJP MP Naveen Jindal on inaugurated the RKSD Naveen Avsar International Skill Centre at RKSD College in Kaithal and said projects worth over Rs 520 crore had been approved under the Prime Minister SETU (PM SETU) scheme to modernise Industrial Training Institutes…
Delhi HC cracks down on stray dog issue with suo motu PIL NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday initiated a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) to oversee the implementation of the Supreme Court’s directions on the management of stray dogs in the national capital.“I don’t know about Delhi, but in Rajasthan there…
A 77-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after authorities discovered 80 cats and 12 dogs living in appalling conditions inside her home in Stuart, Martin County. Investigators said the property had no working air conditioning, temperatures exceeding 110°F (43°C), and up to a foot of animal faeces covering parts of the floor. The overwhelming stench…
Reports suggest the Princess of Wales remains concerned for Prince Harry while standing by Prince William as tensions within the royal family continue.Image credit (Instagram) Kate Middleton reportedly wishes to show her support for Prince Harry but finds herself unable to do so due to her husband’s ongoing estrangement from his younger brother. The Princess…
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) recently released a detailed backgrounder titled “White Gold: India’s Cotton Story”, tracing cotton’s journey from cultivation to export and highlighting government schemes aimed at improving productivity, quality and market access. This makes cotton, one of India’s oldest commercial crops, a relevant topic for both prelims and mains preparation, covering agriculture,…
