Snake plants are usually grown inside homes, offices, and other indoor areas for ornamental purposes. These plants are known for having upright leaves, being easy to take care of, and thriving in diverse lighting environments. One common query is whether snake plants have the capability to lure snakes. This confusion arises from the name of…
The Shroud of Turin is an ancient linen cloth that bears a negative image of a man and is considered by many to be Jesus Christ’s burial shroud. There has been an intense amount of debate about the shroud’s authenticity. However, with the recent genomic breakthroughs involving the analysis of the environmental DNA (eDNA) particles…
At first glance, the United States’ military campaign against Iran looked like a familiar script—overwhelming airpower, precision strikes, and a rapid projection of dominance. But weeks into the conflict, the battlefield is telling a more complicated story. Iran continues to exert de facto control over the Strait of Hormuz, global oil flows remain under threat,…
IAF starts work on ‘Vayu Baan’ NEW DELHI: With drones taking centre stage in conflicts around the world, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has started work on the country’s first helicopter-dropped drone project, called ‘Vayu Baan’ (air arrow).Vayu Baan is an indigenous air-launched effects (ALE) programme designed to integrate unmanned aerial systems directly with manned…
The site in Iran, where the Americans destroyed aircraft during the rescue of a USAF F-15 pilot. Reuters On Friday, a United States Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, of the 494th Fighter Squadron, was shot down over the dry mountainous region of South Western Iran, near the historic city of Isfahan. As soon as the…
The Middle East conflict continues to boil, sending ripples through global oil supplies. As concerns rise over liquified petroleum gas (LPG) shortages, Indian households are increasingly relying on ready-to-cook meals, frozen snacks, and no-cook foods. Retailers report a sharp rise in demand, with sales climbing up to 20% month-on-month as consumers seek alternatives to traditional…
Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni. (File photo) MS Dhoni will miss Chennai Super Kings’ IPL 2026 opener against Rajasthan Royals on Monday in Guwahati, marking the first time in their history that both Dhoni and Raina, two of the franchise’s biggest superstars, will feature in a gameRaina has retired from professional cricket, while Dhoni is set…
US stocks rallied sharply on Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States had held talks with Iran and would postpone planned strikes on Iranian power plants, triggering a relief rebound across global markets and a steep fall in oil prices.The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1,021.70 points, or 2.24 per cent, to 46,599.17,…
The government has stepped up LPG supply across the country and urged consumers to avoid panic buying amid concerns over disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, PTI reported on Sunday.Sale of small 5-kg LPG cylinders, available over the counter at distributorships on valid ID proof, has been ramped up to meet demand. These market-priced…
Donald Trump talking to reporters. US president Donald Trump on Monday once again slammed the Iranian regime as he mentioned the ’48-hour deadline to open Strait of Hormuz’ and the guns US sent to protestors earlier this year but never reached them.Talking about the weapons he said, “We sent to some guns. They were supposed…