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July 16, 2025 1:32 PM

Israeli research finds that when plants talk, insects listen

There is evidence that plants and insects interact through sound, researchers at Tel Aviv University said on Tuesday, opening a new frontier in the study of acoustic communication in nature. The study, published in the journal eLife, suggests that ...

July 16, 2025 12:57 PM

India launches talent hunt for young chefs to blend tradition with innovation

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, on Wednesday launched the National Young Chef Competition (NYCC), a nationwide talent hunt designed to discover and nurture India’s next generation of c...

July 16, 2025 10:01 AM

India offers help to restore Satyajit Ray’s ancestral home in Bangladesh

The Indian government has expressed regret over the reported demolition of the ancestral house of iconic filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, and has offered its support for its restoration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, ...

July 16, 2025 9:40 AM

‘Severance,’ ‘The Penguin’ lead nominations for TV’s Emmy awards

Psychological thriller "Severance" from Apple TV+ and HBO's crime drama "The Penguin" stacked up the most nominations for Emmy Awards on Tuesday, outpacing "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" in the contest for television's highest honors. ...

July 14, 2025 3:59 PM

Pilgrims praise Kailash Mansarovar Yatra as spiritually uplifting and seamlessly organised

The ongoing Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the Nathu La route is drawing widespread praise from pilgrims and officials alike, with many describing the journey as both spiritually uplifting and exceptionally well-managed. Pilgrims returning from the sac...

July 11, 2025 11:25 AM

Original Birkin bag sells at auction for record $10 million

The original bag custom-made for actress Jane Birkin, which became one of the era-defining designs of the 20th century, was sold in Paris on Thursday for a record 8.6 million euros ($10.04 million), auctioneer Sotheby's said. According to ...

July 10, 2025 5:25 PM

Cleaner, safer, healthier: Eat Right India’s journey to nourish a billion plates

With over 12 lakh food handlers trained, hundreds of railway stations and street food hubs certified for hygiene, and lakhs of litres of used cooking oil converted into biodiesel, the Eat Right India initiative continues to reshape the country’s fo...

July 8, 2025 1:15 AM

PM Modi gifts symbols of India’s cultural heritage to world leaders on five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship by presenting symbolic, handcrafted gifts to global leaders during his ongoing five-nation tour, reflecting the country’s artistic legacy and spiritual ...

July 4, 2025 1:26 PM

Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes

Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same time as early civilizations in the Middle East and As...

July 4, 2025 2:10 AM

‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ actor Michael Madsen dies at 67

Michael Madsen, an actor who appeared in dozens of films including “Reservoir Dogs” and “Thelma & Louise,” has died at age 67, his representatives said on Thursday. Madsen died of cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California, his man...

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