In 1973, two spiders named Arabella and Anita embarked on an extraordinary journey aboard Skylab. After some initial setbacks, they adapted to microgravity, crafting webs that, while thinner, maintained structural integrity similar to those spun on Earth. This landmark experiment showcased the incredible adaptability of spiders in unfamiliar settings and laid the groundwork for subsequent…

In a troubling incident early Saturday morning, a delivery executive was reportedly assaulted while heading home after finishing his work. A group of individuals allegedly attacked him using their hands and a wooden stick. Furthermore, the accused resorted to verbal abuse and threats against a friend who attempted to intervene. The police have filed a…

Prohibitory orders imposed in Chatra village after lynching of rape accused

Sudharsan has been ruled out of the series after failing to recover from a big toe injury he suffered during the India A tour of Sri Lanka last month. He scored two centuries in the two ‘A’ Tests before being hit on the toe during the second match against Sri Lanka A. He has since…

The Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti has announced an extension for Class 6 admission applications, now due by August 10, 2026. Interested students can apply via the official website. The selection test is scheduled for November 28, 2026. Post-registration, candidates will have a two-day window for corrections. It is imperative for applicants to meticulously verify all information…

Post the humungous success of ‘Musafir Cafe’, Vedica Pinto gets into a candid chat with Etimes talking about the response to the show co-starring Vikrant Massey, Mahima Makwana, the perceptions about her character Sudha, growing up as an underconfident child, her journey so far from being the ‘Liggi’ girl to Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Nishanchi’, her aspirations…

Defending cognitive sovereignty in the AI age

Ashish secured the second spot in the men’s javelin final with a best effort of 74.09 metres, which came in his third attempt. His performance earned India a podium finish at the global junior event. It is the first time India have won a medal in javelin throw at the Junior World Championships since Neeraj…

In 1946, military engineers achieved a groundbreaking milestone by bouncing a radar signal off the Moon. This experiment demonstrated that radio waves could penetrate beyond Earth’s atmosphere, utilizing modified World War II radar. The successful capture of the faint lunar echo was crucial, setting the stage for advances in radar astronomy and space communications, ultimately…

Araria DIC officer arrested after vigilance recovers Rs 50k bribe amount