From Monkey-faced orchid to bat flower: 7 bizarre plants that look exactly like animalsNature continues to astound with plants that uncannily mimic animals. From orchids resembling monkey faces and flying ducks to flowers that...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
From flowers that smell rotten to trees with red 'blood': 7 strange plants you won’t believe exist on EarthNature presents astonishing plants that seem otherworldly. From the Rafflesia arnoldii, a giant flower smelling of decay, to the Welwitschi...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.37 AM IST
From Chinese Honeysuckle to Bougainvillaea: 7 flowering plants to turn your balcony into a blooming wall of colourFlowering creepers bring life to home gardens. They add movement, height, and a wild charm. Seven easy-to-grow varieties are highlighted. B...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
These 5 flowering vines look beautiful and they make your garden smell amazingGardens can be more than just colours and greenery. Fragrant vines add a beautiful scent to outdoor spaces. They climb walls, balconies, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Beyond coriander and mint: 7 herbs from around the world you could grow in your kitchen gardenDiscover a world of culinary herbs beyond the usual suspects like basil and mint. Many are easy to grow in pots and can elevate everyday me...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
India's new drama is about the fight for your 1-minute attentionIndia streaming platforms microdramas: Platforms are rapidly adopting microdramas, short, vertically shot melodramas. These bite-sized show...
02 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
The border-planning trick that keeps pollinators visiting from spring to frostGarden borders can be more than just seasonal displays. By planning carefully, gardeners can create vibrant spaces that support pollinators...
13 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Bee, wasp, or hornet nest? Why the wrong guess can quickly turn dangerousIdentifying stinging insect nests is crucial before removal, as bees, wasps, and hornets exhibit different behaviors and defensive reaction...
12 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Female Vs Male Watermelon: The Simple Trick to Pick the Sweetest One Every TimeForget the 'female' versus 'male' watermelon myth. Scientists confirm sweetness depends on ripeness, variety, and growing conditions. Look ...
17 Apr, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Corpse Flower: Why thousands are queuing to get a whiff of a mysterious flower that smells like rotten fleshThe rare bloom of a corpse flower at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden drew hundreds of visitors. The plant, named Putricia, attracted fans wit...
23 Jan, 2025, 01.04 PM IST
Solar farms have a superpower beyond clean energySolar farms in the US are being developed to combat climate change and biodiversity loss by incorporating native plants that support pollin...
06 Sep, 2024, 10.37 AM IST
New study explores role played by past global cooling in diversifying orchid speciesGlobal cooling of the climate in the past was the main cause of the diversity of terrestrial orchid species, according to a study by the Un...
12 Jul, 2023, 09.28 AM IST
Want to grow fruits & vegetables in cities? Become a beekeeperMost research on crop pollination has focused on rural areas, leaving us with limited information about urban settings. While the role of i...
17 Jun, 2023, 08.05 PM IST
Ahead of 'Citadel' release, Priyanka Chopra Jonas shares her excitement on how entertainment goes beyond 'borders and language'Anthony Russo also praised Chopra Jonas and Madden for their performances.
07 Mar, 2023, 06.06 PM IST
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New York, Aug 8 (IANS) The compounds behind the perfumes and colognes that you enjoy today have attracted even dinosaurs 65 milion years ag...
08 Aug, 2018, 07.42 PM IST
Implications for effective tapping of solar energy!Sun is the ultimate energy bank for earth and recently the first 'solar tree', a solar power generation contraption resembling a tree was i...
07 Aug, 2016, 11.24 AM IST
- Are bees getting hooked on pesticides?
Like nicotine for humans, certain pesticides seem to hold an addictive attraction for bees, which seek out tainted food even if it may be b...
23 Apr, 2015, 02.27 PM IST