Scientists are racing to solve the mystery of Poland’s 90-year-old Crooked Forest before its bizarre C-shaped pine trees die out forever |

There is a small patch of woodland in western Poland where the landscape quietly breaks expectations. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary pine forest, but after walking a few steps further, the pattern becomes impossible to ignore. As reported by Russian and East European studies, hundreds of trunks curve sharply near the ground…

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The curious story behind the Langra Aam: Why is this famous mango called ‘langra’ |

Langra mango is one of the most popular and well-known types of mangoes grown in India. It is appreciated not only because of its unique taste and pleasant aroma but also for its soft and juicy pulp. However, apart from all the other characteristics, one of the things that attracts the interest of many is…

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Quote of the day by Marie Curie: “Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas”

Marie Curie’s wisdom encourages curiosity about ideas, not just people. This focus fosters deeper understanding and more productive thinking. It helps build better habits of thought and decision-making. Choosing thoughtful articles over gossip supports personal growth. This approach respects individuals while prioritizing learning and truth. Marie Curie was a Polish-French physicist and chemist, and her…

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Why do humans fall in love? The answer may lie in a small rodent from the American Midwest |

Love has inspired poetry, fuelled wars, launched lifelong partnerships and broken countless hearts. It can feel overwhelming, irrational and impossible to explain. Yet some of the most important clues about why humans fall in love did not emerge from studies of couples, philosophers or poets. Instead, they came from a small brown rodent scurrying through…

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New Army chief Dhiraj Seth unveils future-ready force vision

General Dhiraj Seth (File photo) NEW DELHI: New Army chief General Dhiraj Seth Wednesday unveiled ‘VIJAY’ – his vision for building a future-ready force – saying it stands with PM Modi’s vision of ‘JAI”, jointness, atmanirbharta and innovation. Gen Seth said his aim would be to build a technology-enabled, future-ready army, capable of operating effectively…

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Horoscope Today: Daily astrological predictions for July 24, 2026

Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for July 24, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…

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Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat crosses 1 lakh passenger mark in just 22 days | India News

JAMMU: Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, the first ever direct train flagged off between the two cities on May 2, achieved the unprecedented milestone of carrying 1.01 lakh passengers within just 22 days.Northern Railway’s senior divisional commercial manager, Uchit Singhal, said, “We have received extremely positive feedback from passengers regarding the train’s comfort, safety and hospitality….

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‘Look within’: CPI(ML) hits back as Congress points fingers after Jharkhand Rajya Sabha shock | India News

CPI(ML) said Congress didn’t get all of its own votes. NEW DELHI: The CPI(ML) Liberation on Thursday firmly rejected speculation that its legislators had cross-voted in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, asserting that both its MLAs voted for the Congress candidate as decided. The party instead said the election outcome showed that Congress had failed…

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Truce and fire: The ghost of Versailles haunts Trump. But is Iran overplaying its hand?

Donald Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire with Iran ‘over’, while Iran’s new leadership vowed to resist, raising fears of renewed conflict centred on the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire with Iran “over” on Wednesday, ordering fresh US strikes on Iranian targets after Tehran allegedly fired on tankers in…

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Major guns down JCO during firing practice at Maharashtra’s Pulgaon base

Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon (File Photo) NAGPUR: A commissioned officer in the army, Major Manan Tiwari, posted at Central Ammunition Depot (CAD) in Pulgaon, 100km off Nagpur, in Wardha district, shot his junior in the eye from close range with a 5.56mm INSAS assault rifle during an early morning practice firing session at…

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