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there could be more species of spiders using stored energy in silk to capture prey, an area for potential further study. (Photo: AFP)

Just when you thought spiders couldn't get any more terrifying

Study reveals that catapulting spider winds up web to launch itself at prey.

14 May 2019 9:10 AM IST

Scene from Shree Durga

A powerful depiction

The dance fest organised by Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra saw many moods of Indian mythology, always portraying the...

14 May 2019 5:02 AM IST

In the world of the purple frog

If you talk about purple frog, deforestation is causing a major habitat loss and even the construction of dams

14 May 2019 4:55 AM IST

Konkan Sons of Israel

Konkan Sons of Israel

According to a folklore, around 1800 years ago, some of the ancestors had escaped to India after their ship got...

14 May 2019 4:52 AM IST

The easy breezy way to keep the d©cor cool is to keep things light, airy and natural. Use drapes and covers that are made from organic and natural fibers that breathe, informs Shikha Pahwa, founder of House this.

Keep it cool this summer!

The scorching summer heat is unavoidable. But with these tips, your homes and apartments will be cool and refreshing.

14 May 2019 12:48 AM IST

The ancient perfumes of Cyprus

The ancient perfumes of Cyprus

Even before becoming famous as the birthplace of the love goddess Aphrodite, Cyprus was known for its superior quality...

13 May 2019 9:02 PM IST

Deepika Ghose, the RCB fan girl who went viral during the May 4 match at Chinnaswamy stadium wrote an instagram post about the online abuse she faced after gaining fame. (Photo: Instagram @deeghose)

RCB girl pens down heartfelt post about online abuse, trauma

RCB girl facing abuse and harassment online after going viral on the internet.

13 May 2019 6:00 PM IST

In the southern states of Victoria and South Australia, koala populations vary widely from abundant to low or locally extinct. (Photo: Pexels)

Koalas on the verge of extinction

A report claims koalas are functionally extinct', but what does that mean?

13 May 2019 4:24 PM IST

The Iron Lady of Manipur Irom Sharmila gave birth to twin girls on May 12, Mothers Day in Bengaluru. (Photo: Instagram @sanskaarisass)

Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila becomes mother to twin girls

The human rights activist, who carried out the world's longest hunger strike for the repealing of AFSPA, gave birth to...

13 May 2019 3:55 PM IST

The image posted Sunday on Instagram showed Meghans hand cradling the feet of her son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. (Photo: AP)

Meghan and Harry release the photo of their baby

Meghan, Harry release baby feet photo for US Mother's Day.

13 May 2019 10:04 AM IST

Sunscreens can prevent sunburn and skin cancer, but there has been a lot of uncertainty about the effects of sunscreens on vitamin D. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Sunscreen does not inhibit production of Vitamin D

Sunscreen doesn't prevent Vitamin D production in most people: Study.

13 May 2019 9:29 AM IST

Winter hardy cover crops also reduced horseweed size inequality - meaning fewer large horseweed plants were found at the time of herbicide application. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Cover crop plays a vital role in slowing the growth of herbicide...

Study highlights role of cover crops in slowing herbicide resistant weed growth.

13 May 2019 9:06 AM IST