PC: Natural History Museum of Utah A fungus can turn an infected ant into what scientists describe as a real-life ‘zombie ’, taking over its behaviour in a way that helps the parasite reproduce. The phenomenon is linked to Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, a fungus that infects several ant species. After infection, the ant may continue behaving…
In today’s fast-paced environment, the essence of successful partnerships lies in establishing clear expectations and meticulously reviewing roles and responsibilities. Clients and partners should request well-defined terms before initiating projects. Healthy relationships flourish on transparency and a respect for personal borders. Additionally, exercise financial prudence regarding shared expenses and bills. Maintaining steady breathing and prioritizing…
Mumbai: Shiv Sena politician and MP Milind Deora tweeted a video on Wednesday that showed a traffic constable shoving a bicycle to make way for a VIP convoy. Tagging the Mumbai Police and the traffic department, Deora demanded strict action to ensure it does not happen again.“Regardless of who the VIP is, pushing a working…
Bengaluru: Koramangala BDA Complex, the first landmark of the locality before it gained fame as the startup hub, is all set to be demolished soon to pave way for a swanky structure. On Tuesday, the South Western Railway (SWR) shut down their computerised passenger reservation centre at the complex.For the many e-service, stationary and stamp…
Kolkata: Police have launched an investigation into a midnight temple burglary in Beleghata after somebody broke into a Kali temple at Ram Krishna Naskar Lane and stole valuable ornaments, idols and other temple articles.The incident came to light after Santanu Chakraborty (35), a local resident, filed a written complaint at Beleghata Police Station on Tuesday.According…
Noida police arrested three individuals for an inter-district theft gang (Photo credit: X) NOIDA: Police have busted an inter-district gang allegedly involved in stealing from locked flats in housing societies and arrested three people, including a woman.The accused were arrested near a cremation ground in Sector 123.During interrogation, the suspects allegedly confessed to more than…
Shillong: The High Court of Meghalaya on Tuesday expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of investigation into the violence, vandalism and assaults that followed a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) motorbike rally in Shillong on Aug 19.It sought a fresh status report while listing the matter for further hearing on Sept 7.A division bench of Chief Justice…
17-year-old allegedly plotted the murder over a land dispute LUCKNOW: Two days after the killing, police on Wednesday worked out a blind murder case where a watchman was stabbed 15 times to death while sleeping on a terrace in Mahigawa.Police said a family dispute over land took a deadly turn in Lucknow when a 17-year-old…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra on Wednesday slammed the party’s rebel MPs for seeking additional time to respond to notices issued to them by the Lok Sabha secretariat.While talking to reporters, Mahua said that the rebel MPs’ inability to respond within the stipulated period shows that they know they are in the wrong.“We…
For thousands of years, the Bolson tortoise had been missing from the grasslands of New Mexico. Then a private ranch offered the species something it had not had in generations: space to start again. What began with just 30 captive tortoises grew into a population of roughly 800 through a long-running conservation effort backed by…
