Ancient Bristlecone Pines in the Great Basin mountains exhibit remarkable longevity, surviving millennia in harsh conditions. These trees, immune to cellular ageing, possess dense, resinous wood and conserve energy through a unique strip-bark design and long-lasting needles. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons To be able to withstand the rigours of altitude and aridity in the mountains…
Courage builds with every experience. Soon you’ll feel ready to tackle something extraordinary like initiating difficult conversations or tasks or making plans you have been postponing. Mars supports boldness, but the Moon throws some sparks, so your temper needs watching.Short journeys are likely. It could be a quick work visit, a sudden trip to meet…
New Delhi: A week after two cousins lost their lives in an accident on central Delhi’s Ashoka Road, police have arrested the truck driver in connection with the case The accused was apprehended from Yamuna Khadar in northeast Delhi on Monday and got bail.The accused, identified as Tuntun alias Titu, had reportedly been working as…
Mumbai: In yet another instance pointing to alleged safety and supervisory lapses at infrastructure project sites, a 19-year-old labourer was killed during construction of the Sewri–Worli connector being executed by MMRDA through contractor J Kumar Infraprojects near KEM Hospital in Parel early on Tuesday.The deceased, Ravi Giri, a native of Nepal, lived in Sewri with…
Bengaluru: High temperatures this summer have brought back the fizz in beer sales after a dismal 2025 that saw a prolonged slump from April to Dec. Traders attributed the increase in beer sales to summer heat, but added that policy changes and pricing fluctuations continue to keep the business in doldrums.New year 2026 began on…
Chennai: Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra said it is accelerating its artificial intelligence (AI) push as it has begun to deliver meaningful impact across its businesses.While much of the debate around AI centres on efficiency and job losses, Mahindra sees greater opportunity in enhancing quality, customer experience and market reach—areas it expects will drive job…
Hyderabad: Telangana has emerged as one of the costliest states for hospitalisation in India, topping the charts in treatment expenses for several major illnesses and consistently ranking among the most expensive across a wide range of conditions.A survey by the National Statistics Office (NSO) shows the state leads the country in treatment costs for four…
In the past few days, security teams have reportedly removed motors from seven construction sites found violating norms In the past few days, security teams have reportedly removed motors from seven construction sites found violating norms In the past few days, security teams have reportedly removed motors from seven construction sites found violating norms In…
Kolkata: Voters living in high-rises and gated communities quietly reshaped the electoral map of Bengal, emerging as a decisive factor in the BJP’s surge in Kolkata.In Bhowanipore, long considered a Trinamool bastion, residents of high-rise on Park Street, Theatre Road, Lord Sinha Road, Allenby Road and neighbourhoods in Chakraberia turned out in notable numbers at…
This is an image for representation Noida: The education department has issued notices to 25 private schools for failing to admit students under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, directing their principals to appear before the district magistrate on May 7 with detailed admission reports.The action comes after repeated complaints from parents and poor compliance…
