Although researchers said they did not exactly know why trees are reacting to streetlights in this way, they suggested that trees exposed to artificial light at night might be extending their photosynthesis cycle.

A family had their flights cancelled after Jet Airways went bankrupt. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has now directed Goibibo, the travel agent through whom the ticket was booked, to issue a refund. Here is why

Images from the James Webb Space Telescope are puzzling — instead of newborn galaxies, the early phases of the Universe appear to be full of adult-sized galaxies. The standard model of the Universe has had to be patched up earlier — could a more comprehensive…

Gurdwaras run by the SGPC are changing the colour of the Sikh flag from a shade of saffron to the bright yellow hue of spring, the colour of sacrifice with deep cultural resonance in Punjab. But these colours have a political significance as well.

According to the prosecutors, Sangha has been supplying ketamine from her 'stash house' since at least 2019. Estrada called her Los Angeles home a 'drug-selling emporium'.

The latest clash in Haryana’s Rania was over the control of 11 acres of land. The factional fight between the groups of Uday Singh and Dalip Singh, however, has much deeper roots, going back several years

Even after 36 years of Zia’s death, there is no clarity on what led to the crash of the C-130. Was it a result of a technical issue or a sabotage? If it was sabotage, then who was behind it?

The latest ‘Small Community, Big Contributions, Boundless Horizons: The Indian Diaspora in the United States’ report says Indian Americans annually contribute $300 billion in tax revenues and own 60% of all US hotels.

The Centre had opened a fresh round of lateral recruitments, from the private sector and elsewhere, into senior posts in the bureaucracy. Why are reservation policies for SC, ST and OBC communities not applied here?

While it seems unlikely, the outbreaks in Africa and Europe have put health authorities on high alert, pushing for urgent action to curb the virus' transmission.

With two major natural disasters unfolding within 48 hours, India's disaster preparedness leaves much to be desired. An expert explains the status of India's disaster readiness and suggests a way forward

Nearly 4,000 people have lost their lives to lightning strikes in the last 11 years. The proposal, accepted by the government in July, is a step to reduce the number of deaths.

Paetongtarn Shinawatra comes from a political dynasty, with two Prime Ministers from her family having been overthrown in past coups. Her family's return to the centre of Thailand's politics comes amid a period of turmoil.

India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty, under whose provisions Bangladesh may seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But this does not necessarily mean that she will be extradited to her home country, where she faces a number…

India and Bangladesh have an extradition treaty, under whose provisions Bangladesh may seek the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But this does not necessarily mean that she will be extradited to her home country, where she faces a number…

X has said a Brazilian Supreme Court judge threatened arrest against its legal representative, over the company’s refusal to censor some accounts. Elon Musk has previously rallied against the same judge. Here’s what happened.

While the expression “once in a blue moon” implies a rare or unusual occurrence, blue moons are surprisingly not a rare astronomical phenomenon. However, the sighting of a blue moon and a supermoon in the same instance is uncommon and will next be seen in…

As the coffee chain comes to terms with a new management, it finds itself needing to address three points of concern to improve customer experience

The Digital Competition Bill has been proposed to curtail the spread of big tech companies in India, curbing anti-competitive practices before they actually take place, and promises to impose heavy penalties.

Allahabad HC has directed the state govt to look at the selections afresh after candidates who appeared for the 2019 Assistant Teachers Recruitment Examination (ATRE) alleged irregularities, including in the application of reservation provisions.

The findings could help researchers better understand the water cycle of Mars, which in turn could unlock questions related to the evolution of the planet’s climate, surface, and interior.