From proud owner to regret after one year, Bengaluru flat buyer now feels the 'EMI noose' around his neck as he exposes the hidden cost of owning a property in India's Silicon ValleyA Bengaluru resident's Reddit post reveals the often-unspoken challenges of flat ownership, detailing stressful buying processes, unexpecte...
22 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetahMeet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows th...
21 May, 2026, 03.48 AM IST
Hearing crows in your garden during the day? Here’s what it may mean and why it could be a good signCrows cawing in gardens are usually a sign of ordinary activities like food searches, territorial marking, or communication, not superstiti...
19 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: 'You can hold yourself back from the sufferings of the world, that is...'—Top quotes by the Absurdist fiction novelist, author of The MetamorphosisQuote of the Day: Franz Kafka, a renowned writer, explored themes of isolation and anxiety. His quote suggests that avoiding the world's su...
14 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: 'You do not need to leave your room...'—Top quotes by the Absurdist fiction novelistQuote of the Day: Franz Kafka's words offer solace in today's chaotic world. His quote on remaining still and listening to the world reveal...
11 May, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
A new law in Peru treats stingless bees as rights-bearing ecological actorsPeruvian municipalities in Satipo and Nauta have granted legal rights to native stingless bees. These tiny pollinators are now recognized a...
08 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
This 60-Second Ground Check Can Tell You If It’s Bees or Something WorseDistinguishing between ground-nesting bees and yellowjackets is possible through simple observation. A single, busy entrance hole often ind...
06 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
What Snake Holes in Your Yard Actually Look Like, And Which Ones to Worry AboutSnakes do not dig their own burrows, instead utilizing tunnels made by other animals. Identifying these "borrowed homes" involves looking f...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: 'I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and...'Franz Kafka, a Prague-born author, is celebrated for his unsettling stories exploring confusion and isolation, a style now termed 'Kafkaesq...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
How Honeybees Mastered the Mystery of ZeroHoneybees are showing surprising intelligence. Scientists discovered these insects understand the concept of zero. They can also perform ba...
06 Apr, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Franz Kafka: 'I am free and that is why I am...' - Known for his nightmarish literary style 'Kafkaesque'Franz Kafka, a Prague-born writer, navigated a challenging upbringing and a demanding day job while pursuing his passion for writing. His d...
25 Mar, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
These Birds Solve Problems in Ways Scientists Didn’t ExpectCorvids, including crows and ravens, exhibit exceptional intelligence and problem-solving skills comparable to mammals. Their complex socia...
20 Mar, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Why Bees Are Better at Math Than We Thought — And Can Even Understand ZeroTiny honeybees possess remarkable mathematical skills. Scientists have proven these insects can count and compare numbers. Remarkably, bees...
21 Feb, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Moths can hear and decode plant sound signals for reproductive decisions: New study revealsA groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study reveals that stressed plants emit ultrasonic distress signals, detectable by female moths. These...
25 Jul, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
Can moths hear crying plants? Discover the surprising connectionResearchers have discovered that some moths listen to the ultrasonic clicks emitted by stressed plants. These clicks, inaudible to humans, ...
07 Dec, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
Canada AI project hopes to help reverse mass insect extinctionCanadian researchers are employing AI and camera traps to monitor the rapid decline of insect populations. The project, called Antenna, aim...
27 Nov, 2024, 08.14 AM IST
Heritage experts say no to illumination of Taj MahalB R Mani, who recently retired as the Additional Director General of the ASI, expressed surprise over the move to install lighting at the w...
22 Oct, 2015, 12.10 PM IST