No chemicals, or sprays. 6 lizard-repellent houseplants you need in your home nowHomeowners can naturally deter lizards with specific plants. Peppermint, lemongrass, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, and garlic plants emit...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
African proverb of the day: 'He who does not cultivate his field will die of...' - motivational life lessons on hard work, discipline, personal responsibility, value of consistent effort and understanding why some people succeed and others don'tAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying highlights the essential link between consistent effort and tangible rewards. This ancient wi...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Top KCP militant leader arrested in Delhi amid Manipur hostage crisisSecurity forces have arrested a top Kangleipak Communist Party leader in Delhi. Manipur's Chief Minister has assured that efforts are under...
29 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try...'-The African Proverb that proves one person can make a lot of impactAfrican Proverb of the Day: An African proverb, "If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito...
16 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Scientists finally figured out how mosquitoes track and bite humansMosquitoes possess a hidden sense: they track your body heat using infrared radiation. Researchers discovered this ability, which, when com...
12 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
This tiny spider uses city lights to become an efficient urban predatorA minuscule spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, is revolutionizing predator behavior studies by hunting prey significantly larger than itself. ...
08 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Health alert in NSW as Ross River virus activity detected in Greater Sydney ahead of Easter holiday travel surgeNew South Wales health authorities are issuing a stern warning for the Easter long weekend. Recent mosquito surveillance in Greater Western...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Why mosquitoes bite some people more and easy prevention tipsMosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, are drawn to humans by a combination of visual cues like dark colours and chemical signals such as ...
25 Mar, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Canada’s first West Nile case in 2025; what to watch for and how to stay safeCanada has confirmed its first locally acquired West Nile virus case in Toronto, affecting an adult with no travel history. The virus sprea...
01 Aug, 2025, 07.27 AM IST
Two Zika virus cases confirmed in Woodlands; pregnant women advised to take precautionsHealth authorities have confirmed two Zika virus cases in Singapore’s Woodlands neighborhood. The National Environment Agency (NEA) and Com...
19 Jun, 2025, 11.08 AM IST
Mosquitoes in the UK now carry a dangerous virus, here’s how to stay safe this summerIn a first, West Nile virus is found in UK mosquitoes. The UK Health Security Agency made the announcement. Aedes vexans mosquitoes in Nott...
21 May, 2025, 09.19 PM IST
Ottawa residents warned as mosquitoes arrive early, what you can do nowOttawa is experiencing an early mosquito season due to a warm, wet spring, with larvae appearing in mid-April. Experts advise residents to ...
18 May, 2025, 06.36 PM IST
Pest outbreak alert in US: Is your area the next hotspot for disease-carrying bugs?Unusual weather patterns across the US are leading to a rise in disease-carrying pests. The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) has...
26 Feb, 2025, 10.02 PM IST
How to protect yourself from mosquito bite without using harmful chemicalsMosquitoes are the root cause of numerous illnesses such as dengue, malaria, brain fever, yellow fever, Chikungunya, etc. While chemical mo...
12 Apr, 2023, 01.17 PM IST
Mosquito magnet or plain unaffected? Entomologist explains why some people attract more, some lessWhether or not you're a mosquito magnet, their bites feel just as itchy!
12 Sep, 2022, 07.03 PM IST