When roads, railways or new buildings are planned, centuries-old trees are often among the first casualties of development. In Japan, however, some of the country’s most valuable trees are given a second chance. Rather than cutting them down, arborists and horticultural experts sometimes relocate them using a painstaking process that can take months or even…
The legendary musician’s reflections on life, change and creativity remain as powerful today as they were decades ago.Image credit (Instagram) David Bowie left the mortal plane more than a decade ago, but his words continue to inspire generations. In April 2026, a landmark immersive exhibition titled ‘David Bowie: You’re Not Alone’ opened at Lightroom in…
Sea ice melts on the Franklin Starait (AP file photo) Scientists have tested an idea that could help reduce the melting of Arctic sea ice, and the initial results are promising. The method involves spraying of seawater onto existing sea ice in winter and letting it freeze into a new layer.The on-site experiment took place…
Rajkummar Rao recreates Sourav Ganguly’s iconic Lord’s moment in first look from ‘Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story’; release date announced The makers of ‘Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story’ have officially unveiled the much-awaited first look of Rajkummar Rao as former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly. Released on Ganguly’s birthday, the poster has made…
Arnav Vijay Paparkar plays a backhand against Joshua Craze of Great Britain during their Boys’ Singles first round match on day six of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 on July 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty) Arnav Paparkar took the quieter route. He climbed the ladder one step at a time, starting with lower-level international tournaments…
Scott’s remarks came after Sharif attended Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran, where he paid tribute to the late Iranian leader. US Senator Rick Scott on Tuesday sharply criticised Pakistan‘s role in the US-Iran peace deal, accusing Islamabad of hypocrisy after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in…
Siya Goyal, accused of murdering fiancé Ketan Agrawal, allegedly lived a double life as police probe claims of a secret marriage. PUNE: For months, Siya Goyal appeared to be living the life of a young woman preparing for her marriage. She attended family functions, stayed in touch with her fiancé Ketan Agrawal and his family,…
Hotels are usually built for travellers, but some are designed for creatures no bigger than your thumb. Scientists and conservationists have spent years creating these miniature refuges for wild bees in the form of small nesting structures fitted with narrow tunnels that mimic the hollow stems and cavities many solitary bee species naturally use to…
Once on the brink of extinction, the majestic California condor’s survival hinged on a daring rescue. Capturing the last wild birds in 1987, conservationists discovered that lead poisoning from ammunition fragments in carcasses was the primary killer. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Human activity can disrupt ecosystems in complex ways, sometimes forcing conservationists to take extreme…
China-based robotics company Agibot has completed what Chinese state media described as the world’s first livestream of humanoid robots operating across a full tablet production inspection line. The six-day demonstration, which concluded recently after eight humanoid robots worked on an active manufacturing line at Longcheer Technology’s factory in Nanchang, produced 17,625 tablets while achieving a…