Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
21 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
US shuts India-based call centre operation that defrauded elderly AmericansUS authorities have dismantled an India-based call centre scam. Hundreds of elderly Americans lost millions to tech support fraud. The inve...
21 May, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Meet the 2-billion-year-old giant that stretches 14km long, towers nearly 3km into the sky, and hides a hairy carnivoreMount Roraima, a flat-topped mountain on the Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana border, is an ancient and otherworldly place. Its isolation has ...
20 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesScientists are rethinking snake venom evolution. Previously, complexity was seen as superior. New research shows snakes simplify venom for ...
16 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Did you know sea otters have a personal favorite rock they keep forever? Here's the surprisingly sweet reason whySea otters are highly intelligent marine mammals known for their unique survival skills and playful nature. One of their most fascinating b...
15 May, 2026, 01.04 AM IST
The copperhead snake is almost never lethal but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerousCopperheads are prevalent venomous snakes across the eastern United States. These masters of disguise often bite when threatened, leading t...
13 May, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
Five snakes that actually fly, here's what they are and where to spot themFive species of Southeast Asian snakes defy gravity by launching from trees and flattening their bodies into a ribbon-like shape to glide. ...
12 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
12 proven ways to stop snakes from getting into your yardSnakes are entering suburban backyards more often. This is due to landscaping that offers food and shelter. Homeowners can make their yards...
12 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Chinese medicines bring relief to India’s cancer patientsIndia’s cancer treatment landscape is seeing a shift as lower-cost immunotherapy drugs developed in China and marketed through Indian partn...
10 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Cocaine pollution in rivers may be affecting salmon behaviour more than scientists expectedResearch reveals cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, significantly alter salmon behavior, causing increased travel distances and p...
08 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Stray dogs enter 3rd-floor flat in Greater Noida West while toddler slept inside and mother in washroom. Here's what happenedTwo stray dogs entered a third-floor flat in Greater Noida West while the house help was cleaning, raising safety concerns. The incident, w...
06 May, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
Puducherry exit polls 2026: NDA likely to win 16-19 seats, TVK may gain youth votePuducherry exit polls 2026: Exit polls indicate the NDA is poised for victory in the Puducherry Assembly elections. The ruling alliance sho...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Suzlon Energy shares drop 2% after 35% rally in April so far. Should you buy?Suzlon Energy has seen a sharp rebound with improving technical indicators, but analysts caution against aggressive buying as the stock ent...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Noida protests: Is Pakistan involved in workers unrest in UP’s Electronic City? Here's what minister saidUttar Pradesh Labour Minister Anil Rajbhar labelled Noida's worker protests, marked by arson and vandalism, a "well-planned conspiracy." He...
14 Apr, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
From 'BuddhaBot' to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith-based tech boom is hereUsers of the platform can join video calls with an avatar of Jesus generated by artificial intelligence. Like other religious AI tools on t...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
Prey 2 confirmed: Will Amber Midhunter return as Naru along with other cast?After the triumphant success of its forerunner, the development of "Prey 2" has been officially confirmed. The sci-fi action-horror franchi...
10 Feb, 2024, 07.28 PM IST
Sunderbans tiger count steady, but prey base not enoughEven though there is euphoria over a minimum 103 tigers in the Sunderbans, a new study shows the prey abundance is supporting not more than...
28 Feb, 2014, 01.32 AM IST