PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
24 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Why Do Some Snakes Evolve Simpler Venom Instead of Potent MixturesScientists are rethinking snake venom evolution. Previously, complexity was seen as superior. New research shows snakes simplify venom for ...
16 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Putting Up an Owl Box Sounds Smart, But Here’s What Most People MissBarn owls are natural pest controllers, but attracting them requires more than just a nest box. Wildlife experts emphasize that abundant pr...
10 May, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Zinc phosphide killed the family of four in Mumbai watermelon case: All about the toxic rat poison that can kill you in minutesA Mumbai family of four tragically died after consuming watermelon laced with rat poison, zinc phosphide. According to medical experts, zin...
08 May, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Mumbai watermelon death case solved: Here's what killed the family of fourMumbai police have confirmed that a family of four died from zinc phosphide poisoning, a potent rat poison, not from eating watermelon as i...
07 May, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
DRDO chief inaugurates CBRN training lab in Delhi to tackle threats know what they areThe Defence Research and Development Organisation has opened a new Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear field training centre in ...
06 May, 2026, 07.08 PM IST
Hyderabad-based doctor planned mass poisoning: NIA chargesheet in AhmedabadThe NIA has charged three individuals, including a doctor, for an ISIS-linked plot to carry out mass poisoning using ricin. The accused all...
06 May, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Mumbai watermelon case update: Stunning twist as no additives found in fruit by FDA, focus shifts to poison angleMumbai watermelon case: Investigations into the deaths of a Mumbai family have ruled out food adulteration, with FDA tests finding no conta...
02 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Curious case of disappearing watermelons: Why is the summer fruit vanishing from Mumbai markets amid peak season?The Maharashtra FDA faces delays in testing food samples linked to four suspected watermelon poisoning deaths. Investigators are further hi...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
Researchers identify the simplest way to help your cat live longerNew research reveals a startling truth about our feline friends. Letting cats roam freely poses significant risks, leading to shorter lifes...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Are Smaller Snakes More Dangerous Than Adults?Snake venom's danger is not solely based on size. Young snakes possess potent venom that quickly immobilizes prey. Adult snakes produce mor...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police sayRat poison has been discovered in HiPP baby food jars in Austria. This has prompted a recall from 1,500 SPAR supermarkets across the countr...
19 Apr, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Energy drinks, alcohol fuel surge in liver disease in young Indians, say experts on World Liver DayIndian liver specialists warn that energy drinks are harming young livers. High caffeine and sugar levels in these beverages, along with al...
19 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
J&K LG says admin will confiscate property, revoke passports, Aadhar cards and freeze accounts of drug smugglersJammu and Kashmir administration will take stringent action against drug smugglers. Properties will be seized, and licenses, passports, and...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Gas agency manager dies in Uttarakhand, colleagues allege Iran crisis may be a reason behind his deathA Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam gas agency manager in Champawat died Sunday evening. Colleagues claim work pressure led to him consuming poison...
07 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST