Thorns in different plant species have always been an interesting subject for botanists. Be it rose plants or cactus, they use thorns to protect themselves from herbivorous animals. It was long unknown to researchers about the genetic development of thorns in plants. This has been clarified recently through the discovery of how genetic mutations can…
Daily watering of the revered Tulsi plant, considered an embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi, is believed to purify home energies and attract prosperity according to Vastu Shastra. This ancient practice, rooted in scriptures, is said to cleanse surroundings, foster spiritual connection, and harmonize relationships by pacifying planetary influences. Embrace this ritual for peace and financial bliss….
Woman held for acid attack in Delhi (Image used for representational purpose only) NEW DELHI: A 26-year-old woman has been held for throwing acid on her boyfriend’s prospective bride in northeast Delhi’s Gokalpuri area, leaving the victim injured, police said on Wednesday.Acting on information, a team from Gokalpuri police station reached Indira Vihar, where the…
MUMBAI: A shadow hangs over the Nani Nani Park in Versova, cast not by its leafy canopy but by an impending concrete one. Earlier this month, regulars found notices attached to a scattering of trunks, each bearing a string of alphanumeric codes. It was a roll call of trees marked for felling or transplanting, compiled…
Bengaluru: It was early Monday morning, and Murdeshwar Express, running between Murdeshwar and Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal, was passing Channapatna. Suddenly, a big gunny bag was thrown at the locomotive engine. The loco pilot applied sudden brakes, but the superfast train came to a halt after half a furlong. On examination, the loco pilot and…
Chennai: A lorry driver was rescued after being trapped inside the crushed remains of his vehicle following a collision near Sholavaram on Tuesday morning.The incident unfolded around 5am near Nallur toll plaza, where a tipper lorry was parked by the roadside. Muthupandi, who was driving a container truck and was heading from Vandalur to Minjur,…
Hyderabad: Chief minister A Revanth Reddy has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting at the earliest to build consensus on women’s reservation, delimitation and the proposed increase in Lok Sabha seats, stressing the need for clarity and broad consultation.“Bharat’s strength lies in its unity amidst diversity. I am hopeful that, as…
The authority found that the allotted unit was not part of the approved layout, and no development had taken place at the site, even after a decade RaoJaswantSinghGurgaon: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has directed realtor Vatika Ltd to pay Rs 62.4 lakh in compensation to a homebuyer couple for failing to deliver…
Kolkata: Two cases of online trading fraud, with losses of over Rs 43.4 lakh, were reported at Bidhannagar Cyber Crime PS in 24 hours.A Hatiara resident alleged he was lured to invest in a fake online trading platform and was duped of Rs 28.4 lakh. A 62-year-old woman in New Town on Monday said two…
Fresh unrest erupted in Noida’s Phase-2 as workers, allegedly mobilized through WhatsApp groups with provocative messages, regrouped and pelted stones. NOIDA: A day after large-scale violence over wage hike demands, fresh unrest was reported in Noida on Tuesday, with protesters regrouping in Phase-2 and pelting stones even as police moved swiftly to contain the situation.According…
