Psychology says people who bite the skin around their fingers are not without self-control, they may be responding to their brain's reward systemPsychology says biting the skin around the fingers may be linked to body-focused repetitive behaviors, emotion regulation, habit formation,...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
US Independence Day 2026: 250th anniversary and presidents who died on July 4thAmerica gears up for its 250th Independence Day, a momentous occasion celebrating liberty and self-governance. This July 4th also echoes a ...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
A scratch card participant, begging for change, wins half a million in Pesaro but can't claim it due to a lack of residency permitsA Nigerian man in Italy, Imagbe Ehizomwengie, won €500,000 on a scratchcard but couldn't claim it due to lacking a residency permit. His jo...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Man with a Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN headquartersTragedy struck outside the UN headquarters in New York on Thursday as a man self-immolated and later died from his injuries. The incident o...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.17 AM IST
11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marksA tragic case in Ontario highlights the deadly risks of bat encounters. An 11-year-old boy died of rabies after a bat landed on his face, d...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Victor Willis death: How did Village People lead singer die? From 'Y.M.C.A.' hit to regular fixtures for Donald Trump rally, all about Texas-born music legendVictor Willis cause of death: Village People name was long assumed to be a reference to Greenwich Village in New York, which was the center...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
In the 1990s, escaped pet Burmese pythons established themselves in Florida's Everglades; by 2012, road surveys found raccoons down 99.3%, opossums 98.9%, and rabbits effectively goneGiant Burmese pythons, introduced to Florida's Everglades as pets, have caused a dramatic wildlife collapse. Road surveys reveal staggering...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Deadly Powassan virus tick transmits in as little as 15 minutes: Check symptoms of Powassan virus, causes, location in US, treatment and prevention explainedPowassan Virus Tick cases: Tick-borne Powassan virus, a rare but dangerous illness, is seeing a surge in US cases, reaching record levels. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Quote of the day by Lionel Richie: 'I think the whole world is dying to hear someone say, I love you' - Why three simple words still matter explained by American singer-songwriterLegendary singer Lionel Richie once revealed his true legacy aspiration isn't fame, but spreading love and kindness. In a world growing col...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
No local holiday for Champakulam boat race after CM Satheesan's open-mic remarkThe annual Champakulam Moolam Boat Race commenced in Alappuzha without a local holiday, despite a political storm. A request for a holiday ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Quote of the day by John Denver: ‘I think the biggest problem in the world is that we have a generation of young people, and…’ – Message for a generation that wonders if tomorrow will be betterJohn Denver, the beloved singer-songwriter, voiced concern decades ago about young people losing hope for a better future, a sentiment that...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Quote of the day by music legend Bob Marley: 'Money can make you rich? My richness is always life. Live the life you....' - An important reminder that life's greatest wealth is not money by Three Little Birds, Is This Love singerBob Marley once shared that being rich is not about having lots of money or expensive possessions. In a famous 1979 interview, he said that...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: "The snake which cannot cast its skin has to die. As well the minds which are..." - what can the visionary philosopher's snake metaphor teach us today? Inspiring life lessons on change, resilience, and personal growthQuote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: What if the greatest danger to our intellect lies not in ignorance but in the refusal to evolve? F...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
In touch with Qatari authorities to bring back mortal remains of Indians killed in explosion: MEATragedy struck Qatar's Ras Laffan gas field as an explosion claimed the lives of 12 Indian nationals, with 66 others injured. India's Minis...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Zubeen Garg death: SC seeks Assam govt's response on bail plea of accusedThe Supreme Court has requested a response from the Assam government regarding a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the Zu...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
'Didn't have means to travel by rickshaw, now fly in private jets': Sanjay Raut targets party MPs amid defection buzzShiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut accused party leaders of defecting, claiming they owe their political rise to Uddhav Thackeray. He alleged a...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST