Elephant in Tanzania. Image Credit: Nevit Dilmen/Wikimedia Commons In parts of Tanzania, small farms are increasingly coming into contact with African elephants, leading to a hard conflict between wildlife conservation and rural livelihoods. A 2026 study, published in the ‘International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation’ found that most of the reported crop raids in the…
Courteney Cox once bought a haunted home in 1988 from Carole King. However, because of eerie happenings in the house she had to sell it off within three years. (Instagram) Courteney Cox may be best known for playing Monica Geller in ‘Friends’ and reporter Gale Weathers in the ‘Scream’ franchise, but the actress once had…
For 12-year-old Yuvi Agarwal, a keyboard became more than a musical instrument after he noticed it could calm his restless dog, Bozo. The discovery inspired him to wonder whether music could also comfort animals facing the stress of life in shelters. In 2023, Yuvi turned that idea into Wild Tunes, a non-profit that brings volunteer…
US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary and Poland. The US has resumed immigrant visa processing for applicants in Hungary and Poland, even as immigrant visa processing remains disrupted at US embassies and consulates in much of the world.The selective restart comes after the Trump administration earlier halted immigrant visa processing on a much broader…
After saying that he doesn’t know Marathi, which sparked a controversy, Sanjay Dutt has now reached out to Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Thursday to clear the air over his recent remarks at a Dahi Handi event in Thane. Dutt told the minister that his comment about not being able to learn Marathi during…
The capture of Mokha gives the Houthis a stronger position along Yemen’s western coast. (AP Photo) Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized the key Yemeni Red Sea port of Mokha, advancing closer to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and dealing a major blow to Saudi-backed forces in the latest escalation of Yemen’s long-running civil war.The capture of…
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is set to return to the big screen with the third instalment of the popular crime-thriller franchise, ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’. Unlike the Malayalam franchise, the Hindi film will reportedly tell an entirely different story and has no connection with ‘Drishyam 3’, starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph.While the music of…
India is set to host the two-day BRICS summit in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders while showcasing the country’s cultural heritage. NEW DELHI: The 18th Brics Leaders’ Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of the expanded grouping for discussions on economic cooperation, technology, energy and food security,…
Feral buffaloes. Image Credit: Natasha Ramsey Hong Kong’s feral cattle are more than animals that escaped human care. Their genomes preserve a detailed record of how cattle can change after becoming separated from managed herds and exposed to natural pressures. A study titled ‘The genome landscape of Hong Kong feral cattle as a unique genetic…
Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up on how women are conditioned to prove themselves (Image Credits Instagram) Fatima Sana Shaikh has opened up about patriarchy, social conditioning and the pressure women face to constantly prove themselves, regardless of their achievements or position. Speaking at the trailer launch of upcoming series ‘Hunkkaar: The Roar’, the actress said…