The trees that dominate one forest can be very different from those found just a few kilometres away. A study has mapped this variation across the country by examining 364 forest plots and nearly 59,000 trees representing 1,333 species. Researchers identified 495 dominant tree species that helped separate the forests into 10 distinct groups. Seven…
Malavika Mohanan is in the news for her latest Tamil film ‘Sardar 2.’ The actress has been speaking about her experiences in the industry and the people who made her early years special. During one such interaction, Malavika recalled her association with Trisha, who shared screen space with her in ‘Petta.’ Her words offered a…
Hardik Pandya included in India A squad (Image: AP) The Men’s Selection Committee has announced the India A squads for the upcoming home series against Australia A in Puducherry. The series will feature two multi-day matches followed by three one-day games, with the first multi-day match scheduled from September 22 to 25. Padikkal to lead…
The exterior of Nitt Witt Ridge and cans of food in a kitchen cabinet. Once, along California’s rugged Central Coast, there was still room for people who wanted to live differently. Away from polished streets and grand estates, the landscape attracted eccentrics, dreamers and determined outsiders who built their own worlds with whatever they could…
After a couple of disappointing outings Ravi Teja got back on the map with his latest release, ‘Irumudi’ which became one of the biggest films coming from the Telugu cinema during its theatrical release on August 21. After the film’s exceptional performance on the big screens, the film is soon expected to be released in…
Midpen staff had discovered purple martins nesting in holes inside similar poles near the mountain top while working on Mount Umunhum. California crews left old telephone poles standing while restoring about 40 acres of land at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve because purple martins use holes in the poles as nesting sites. The decision came…
After much anticipation, the trailer of ‘Lust Stories 3’ is finally out. The third film in the anthology series brings four filmmakers and a new set of actors together, with stories that move between attraction, marriage, awkward conversations and the things people often leave unsaid. The film will premiere on Netflix on September 18.The trailer…
Representative Image (AI-generated) A routine blood sample contains a surprisingly detailed record of what the immune system is doing. Scientists have now demonstrated a way to read some of that information without adding fluorescent dyes or other chemical labels. The approach examines the natural light emitted by molecules inside immune cells, allowing researchers to assess…
South American tapir. Image Credit: Charles J. Sharp/Wikipedia A former cattle landscape in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest has been transformed into a thriving wildlife refuge through years of restoration and the planting of native trees. At the Guapiaçu Ecological Reserve in Rio de Janeiro State, land that was once cleared and used for grazing has gradually…
Pic credit: Instagram/ Nazriya Nazim Fahadh In April 2025, when actor-producer Nazriya Nazim opened up about her mental health struggles, the reaction was swift and divided. Her fans were surprised that someone as happy-go-lucky as her could be drowning emotionally. Given that open conversations about mental health and illness are still largely considered taboo, an…