Invasive tree of heaven is helping spotted lanternflies spread across US by feeding them its toxic sap; here’s why scientists are using it as a trapThe tree of heaven, an invasive species, facilitates the spread of the spotted lanternfly by providing an abundant source of plant sap. To ...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Numerology Horoscope Today, August 24, 2026: Double Number 6 Highlights Love, Family, Money & Emotional BalanceAugust 24, 2026 carries a strong double Number 6 vibration. Both the Day Number and Universal Day Number reduce to 6, bringing love, harmon...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
After someone planted golden bamboo beside an Oʻahu road, the single ornamental planting escaped and grew into a 1-acre patch, crowding out native plantsGolden bamboo, once a beloved addition to gardens, is now recognized as an invasive menace. Its rapid growth through underground rhizomes t...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Indian Women hold China to 2-2 draw in their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 openerIndia's women's hockey team began their World Cup campaign with a hard-fought draw. They took an early lead against China, the Olympic silv...
16 Aug, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
Since 1997, Florida has released Australian insects to help control melaleuca in the Everglades; its invaded range has shrunk by nearly 75% alongside herbicide and mechanical removalIn Florida's Everglades, Australian insects played a crucial role in curbing the spread of invasive melaleuca trees. By targeting these tre...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
India needs to ease land acquisition process for industries to attract investments: NITI vice-chairmanNITI Aayog's Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted easing land acquisition for industrial investment. He stressed the need for increased domestic ...
06 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
FCNR(B) is now Plan A for Gulf NRIs, leaving India-focused funds behindInvestment funds focused on India face fierce rivalry with the RBI's FCNR(B) deposit options. With investors drawn to the security of guara...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
America's foreign STEM worker debate has a data problemAs the Trump administration tightens immigration rules for foreign workers and students, recent academic research challenges a key premise ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
SpaceX's satellite ambitions squeeze out rivals reliant on its rocketsSpaceX is increasingly reserving rocket space for its own Starlink satellites. This trend is crowding out rival space companies that rely o...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talksChina defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead o...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
In the 1930s, a Florida nurseryman scattered Australian tree seeds from an airplane to dry wetlands; the trees later invaded more than 400,000 acres of Florida wetlandsIn the 1930s, melaleuca trees were introduced to Florida's Everglades. These trees were intended to drain wetlands for development and farm...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
In 2001, a USDA scientist released beetles to destroy an invasive tree, but they eliminated 94% of an endangered bird's habitat along one riverAn invasive beetle introduced to control tamarisk trees has devastated flycatcher nesting grounds. This beetle, released by the USDA, succe...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
UTI AMC's V Srivatsa warns against midcap valuation, says risk-reward better in largecapsThe mid cap also is expected to grow in similar lines and trades at 50% premium to large caps. While the longer-term outlook for mid cap is...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry saysDomestic companies expect the India-UK trade pact to spur innovation and not create serious competition. The agreement reduces tariffs on m...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
Upmarket invasion: How India's quick commerce giants are crowding out specialist gourmet playersIndian quick-commerce platforms are now targeting affluent households with premium products. This strategic shift aims to improve profitabi...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
IT stocks are beginning to offer bank FD-like dividend yields. But is that a trap for investors?Indian IT stocks now offer dividend yields comparable to bank fixed deposits. These yields have risen because stock prices have significant...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Tamil Nadu spends too much; Bengal earns too little: A tale of two deficitsTamil Nadu and West Bengal ended 2023-24 with revenue deficits, but their fiscal challenges differ significantly. Tamil Nadu's deficit stem...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST