Florida brought in Old World climbing fern as an ornamental; the vine later smothered more than 100,000 acres and can carry ground fires into tree canopiesOnce admired for its ornamental beauty, the old world climbing fern has now wreaked havoc on Florida's ecosystems. This invasive plant grow...
10 Nov, 2026, 02.16 AM IST
Who Is Chhathi Maiya? The Goddess Behind Chhath Puja and Her Surprising Connection With Surya DevMillions of devotees pray to Chhathi Maiya during Chhath Puja, but who is the goddess behind the festival? Often described as the sister of...
09 Nov, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
How will Democrats reduce your grocery bill once they take over Congress? Will rolling back Donald Trump's tariffs make food cheaper?Democrats won both chambers of Congress after campaigning on the cost of living. Their grocery proposals range from rolling back tariffs to...
09 Nov, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Cancer drug prices revised from today; patients may save Rs 3,540 crore annuallyThe government has revised the prices of 1,364 anti-cancer medicine formulations effective from November 9. This decision aims to limit tra...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Stock Picks of the Week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 35% in 1 year, according to analystsThe market weathered a whole bad patch with almost no FPI money coming in. But it cuts the other way too. When so little has been flowing i...
09 Nov, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
USDA to launch AI tool to check crop production data after errorsAfter the USDA discovered errors in its corn data from September, officials determined the AI tool would have flagged the problem and decid...
07 Nov, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
In 1990, a Texas family donated a cave to protect its bats; today, about 4 million female bats use it as a nursery each summerA Texas family's vision for conservation transformed their cave into the Eckert James River Bat Cave Preserve in 1990, eschewing fertilizer...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
'Stunning': Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries hails midterm routAppearing on "Morning Joe" on the liberal MS Now network, the House minority leader, who is poised to become the first Black person to lead...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
SC questions relevance of two-child norm for contesting elections, cites changing demographic trendsThe Supreme Court has questioned the continued relevance of laws disqualifying people with more than two children from contesting elections...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Scientists mixed just 3% volcanic ash into forest soil in a UC San Diego experiment; coleus plants grew roughly three times as much as plants in untreated soilAt UC San Diego, researchers have made an exciting discovery: adding volcanic ash to soil can significantly enhance plant growth. Their stu...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Woman seeks Rs 50,000 compensation from Gillette India, alleges women pay up to five times more for razors; consumer commission issues notices to top executivesThe District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has issued notices to Gillette India Ltd regarding discriminatory pricing practices. Sh...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Beyond politics: Amy Acton, LaMonica McIver and James Talarico; meet the families behind the US midterm election winnersIn the recent US midterm elections, Amy Acton, LaMonica McIver, and James Talarico claimed significant victories. Acton's campaign was mark...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Adam Hamilton defeats Trump-backed Roger Marshall in Kansas, ending 94-year Democratic Senate droughtAdam Hamilton achieved a historic victory in Kansas, becoming the first Democrat elected to the US Senate in 94 years. He defeated Trump-ba...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
Govt consults seed, fertiliser firms on easing regulatory hurdlesThe Indian government is engaging with agricultural companies to address regulatory challenges that affect the sector. Consultations focus ...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
GSFC plans Jamnagar acid plant to cut fertiliser input import dependenceIn a major move, Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals has announced plans to establish a new plant in Jamnagar dedicated to the producti...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Indira IVF in talks to acquire Sabine in nearly Rs 1,300 crore dealIndira IVF is considering an acquisition of Sabine Hospital and Research Centre valued at ₹1,200-1,300 crore. Sabine provides a range of fe...
28 Oct, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
India appears better stocked for West Asia crisis, but oil shock threatensIn West Asia, tensions are affecting energy and fertilizer supplies, prompting adjustments by the Indian government. Freight costs have sur...
26 Oct, 2026, 03.24 PM IST