Caulerpa taxifolia, commonly known as “killer algae,” originates from the tropical waters of the Caribbean Some of the biggest ecological disasters start in the least likely places. Here it may have started with a home aquarium. An online report by the Centre for Invasive Species Research states that an ornamental seaweed, Caulerpa taxifolia, escaped into…
Study says Northern Hemisphere lakes may lose 40 days of winter ice by 2100 (National Geographic photo) Winter ice on lakes plays an important role in keeping lakes healthy by controlling water temperature, supporting aquatic life and helping maintain the natural balance of freshwater ecosystems. However, scientists say this seasonal ice cover is disappearing faster…
PM Modi virtually launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva’ campaign (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’, calling on the country’s youth to stay physically and mentally fit and remain away from drug abuse. He said achieving the goal of a developed India requires…
Representative Image (Canva) According to a study published in the journal Gondwana Research, supported by findings from the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), neutron and synchrotron scans of a 100-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil from Queensland have uncovered the marine reptile’s final meal, and clues to its violent end. Researchers found the remains of fish,…
‘Ramayana’: Ranbir Kapoor is highest paid in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic; here’s what Yash, Sai Pallavi, and other stars are charging ‘Ramayana‘, one of the most anticipated films of the decade, is set to release in two parts across Diwali 2026 and 2027. Made on a massive budget of Rs 4,000 crore, the mythological epic stars…
Questions about actors entering politics have become common in Tamil cinema, especially after Vijay‘s successful political journey. Several leading stars have been linked with political rumours in recent months, and Sasikumar has now become the latest celebrity to face the same question. However, the actor chose to end the speculation with a simple and direct…
Karnataka BJP chief reaches out to CM Vijay over water-sharing dispute NEW DELHI: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra has written to Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay, urging him to adopt a cooperative approach to the long-running Cauvery water dispute and support the proposed Mekedatu reservoir project, saying the river should ‘unite our people, rather than…
Tanvi Sharma (Image credit: BAI) Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma won the first BWF World Tour title of her career after beating Vietnam’s Thuy Linh Nguyen in the women’s singles final of the Taipei Open Super 300 on Sunday.The 17-year-old from Punjab defeated the sixth seed 21-16, 21-16 in just 36 minutes to lift her…
Janhvi Kapoor shares candid pics with boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya; calls them ‘too cute not to post’ Janhvi Kapoor is rumoured to be dating Shikhar Pahariya, and the duo often gets snapped together on various occasions. Now, the actress has treated fans to a glimpse of her personal life, sharing a set of candid pictures featuring…
Ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli is working on his next grand time travelling action drama, ‘Varanasi’ starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran. The film remains one of the biggest releases next year and if the latest reports are to be believed, the team has completed a major section of the film as the film…