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Birds are smarter than most backyard scare tactics, research shows; here's what actually stops themShiny objects and visual scares lose effectiveness as birds adapt quickly to these methods. Spacing and variety of deterrents are crucial f...- Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
- Researchers stuck a pair of googly eyes on the coast of Denmark and let them sit for 46 days, and here's what happened nextA floating windmill with giant spinning eyes, the Looming-Eye Buoy, was tested to deter seabirds from raiding fish traps in Europe. While i...
- Why do birds keep hitting your window every spring, and how to make it stopSpring sees male birds aggressively attacking windows, mistaking their reflections for rivals. This territorial behavior, driven by breedin...
- Choosing the right NPS annuity: Why expenses, behaviour, and risk tolerance matter for retirement incomeThe National Pension System's exit rule eased, allowing more flexibility with annuity purchases. Retirees must carefully decide how much to...
- Union Budget 2026 Speech PDF Download: FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s full budget textUnion Budget 2026 Speech PDF: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2026-27. The budget focuses on accelerating eco...
- A new live frontier emerges in India-Pakistan tensionsIndia's tri-service exercise Trishul highlights Sir Creek as a new frontier in India-Pakistan tensions. This marshy estuary, a long-standin...
- How pigeon exposure can cause irreparable lung disease. Here’s what you must knowUrban dwellers often find joy in sharing their environment with stray animals and birds, with pigeons being a common companion in many Indi...
- Hic! Hic! Hurray: How Indian single malt whiskies are increasingly finding global cheerOnce an unheard-of category in international markets, Indian single malts are now commanding a premium for their artisanal and limited-edit...
- Haryana approves electric vehicle policy, announces sops: Check all detailsThe EV policy offers various financial incentives to EV manufacturers by giving incentives on fixed capital investment (FCI), net SGST, sta...
- No monkey business: Slingshots won’t work on simiansIndia awaits a non-violent solution to the monkey menace — from Gujarat, of course.
- Why the triple talaq bill is not about empowerment of women at allThe real intent is clearly to chip away at personal laws to bring in the uniform civil code. If that be so let there be at least an honest ...
- How women bankers like Chitra Pandeya, Anu Aggarwal, Ashima Bhat, Smita Bhagat could well become top executives in the industryPratik Bhakta profiles a few top women bankers who could wellcomprise the third wave of women becoming top executives in the industry.
- 2014: A politically eventful year for IndiaThe states of Jharkahand, Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed a regime change and Jammu and Kashmir saw a hung Parliament in the recent elect...
- Old laws hurt industry: Laws that have outlived their utility should be repealed to promote growthThe National Law Commission down the years has also been giving its recommendations for repeal or revision of laws.
- The story of India's Rs 60,000 cr second-hand market, minus cars and bikesThe second-hand market is booming. ET on Sunday tracks how clicks are gaining over bricks when it comes to vendors.
- Namibia, starkly beautiful with limitless varietyAmibia is the second least populated country in the world. The advert for Namibian tourism is, Wherever you go, you'll double the people.
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