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Brazilian scientist who defied a dictatorship bought 63 African queen bees in 1956; a year later, 26 escaped and became one of America's most notorious invasive insectsTwenty-six African queen honey bees escaped a Brazilian apiary in 1957, beginning a continental spread. These bees, known as Africanized ho...23 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST- Kisan Mahapanchayat: Punjab farmers stopped on way to Delhi as Haryana Police seals Shambhu borderHaryana Police blocked Punjab farmers heading to Delhi for a protest. Farmers gathered at the Shambhu border to oppose the proposed India-U...22 Jul, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
- The Risks of Prioritizing Short-Term Revenue Over Customer FitMost startups measure success through top-line revenue growth. But beneath vanity metrics often lurks a hidden threat: sales debt. Like tec...22 Jul, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
- Wheat rises, near two-year high on Black Sea supply woesThe most-active wheat contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) rose 0.2% to $6.83-3/4 a bushel by 0327 GMT, trading close to Friday's ...22 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- In 1969, a Texas businessman asked a realtor to find him the worst ranch available; decades later, the lifeless land had become a 5,500-acre preserve with flowing springs and 220 bird speciesA Texas businessman transformed a severely degraded ranch into a thriving nature preserve. He cleared invasive cedar trees and planted nati...21 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- India engaged with the US, studying all the developments: Govt tells ParliamentThe government told Parliament it is closely monitoring developments in its trade relationship with the US and remains engaged with Washing...21 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- People keep using plastic cutting boards for years, but experts warn they could be making your food toxicPlastic cutting boards are widely used because they are affordable and easy to clean, but experts say years of chopping can cause them to r...21 Jul, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
- Health experts explain why every kitchen should have two cutting boards and when to replace themHealth experts recommend keeping two separate cutting boards in the kitchen, one for raw meat and another for fruits, vegetables and bread,...21 Jul, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
- Since 1969, Florida has battled the giant African land snail, smuggled in as exotic pets; the fist-sized invader eats 500 plant species and even the plaster off housesGiant African land snails, introduced as pets, caused a major Florida crisis. These hermaphroditic snails reproduce prolifically, laying hu...18 Jul, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Wheat fluctuates as traders weigh Black Sea risks, US exportsWheat prices fluctuated after reaching a two-year high on Black Sea supply risks. Traders weighed these concerns against weak United States...18 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- India aims for FMD-free status in nine states within two years, eyes Europe's dairy marketIndia aims for foot-and-mouth disease-free status in nine states within two years. This initiative seeks to unlock Europe's lucrative dairy...16 Jul, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- Have you been using aluminum foil the wrong way? The shiny side vs dull side truth explainedAluminum foil shiny side vs dull side: The shiny and dull sides of regular aluminum foil cook food equally well. Manufacturing processes cr...15 Jul, 2026, 02.34 AM IST
- Wheat soars as Ukraine attacks on Russia seen as export riskWhile it’s not yet known if Russia’s grain flows were impacted, prices for wheat gained as much as 4.8%, the most since mid-May.13 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
- Iran tensions risk fertilizer flow to South American farmersThe flow of fertilizer ships entering the Persian Gulf has slowed to a trickle since late June as tensions began to rise again with a spate...13 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Eggshells are not kitchen waste. How gardeners use them to help plants thriveInstead of throwing eggshells away, gardeners can reuse them to support healthier plants and reduce kitchen waste. Made up of about 95% cal...13 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
- Why Volkswagen replaced lawnmowers with 100 sheep at its Poland solar farm and how the unusual move is helping power its factory, cut emissions and boost biodiversityVolkswagen's solar farm in Poland now uses one hundred sheep for grazing. These animals maintain grass growth beneath thousands of solar pa...11 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal rainfall: GovtThe rainfall deficit has reduced to twelve percent with above-normal monsoon activity in early July. An El Nino year may not necessarily re...08 Jul, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
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