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NEW DELHI: The India Open Super 750 has ceased to be a celebration of world-class badminton. Instead, it has become a daily case study in administrative failure. Not a single day of the marquee BWF World Tour event at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium has passed without controversy. On Saturday, the tournament plummeted to a…
Birds are among the most beautiful gifts of nature. In the sight and sound of city life, balconies often remain out quick escapes or the place to admire nature. It is important to keep this space clean, decorated and a welcoming micro-habitats for birds like sparrows, and bulbuls, and other small charming visitors. You can…
Each year, winter brings a spectacular show as millions of birds undertake their journeys to warmer regions, traveling along known flyways. However, this year–a bird flu outbreak casts a shadow on these migrations. Is this outbreak making bird flu a bigger threat than it’s ever faced before?Recent statistics from Europe show an increase in reported…
A national flag represents the whole country. Being a powerful visual representative of any nation, these flags not only talk about the identity, it also represents the history and values. There are over 190 countries on the global map, each flag relies on colours, or abstract emblems; some feature animals, mythical creatures and birds which…
Ever seen a flock of birds flying in a perfect V formation and wondered why they line up that way? It is not just to look pretty. Flying in a V helps them save energy and makes long journeys easier because each bird gets a little help from the one in front.When the bird at…
A new textile inspired by one of nature’s most visually striking birds is reshaping how scientists and designers think about colour, light and material engineering. Researchers at Cornell University have created what is currently recognised as the darkest fabric ever developed, a textile that absorbs almost all visible light and retains its depth of colour…
To start with, this national park in Rajasthan is one of the most well-known bird sanctuaries in the country, and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this season, Keoladeo turns into a living aviary, where migratory birds are spotted throughout. Earlier, it served as a royal duck-hunting reserve, and is now home to over…
Personality tests are designed to reveal something unknown about your personality, which was hidden from the world – or even your own self till now! They can be a great tool to know yourself better. After all, life is all about learning and unlearning, right?So today we are back with another personality test. Give yourself…
The stereotype of favoring early risers has always been embedded in societal norms. Waking up early has always been associated with discipline and productivity. But does science really support this idea, or could night owls actually have the upper hand? Well, emerging research may be challenging this long-held belief. So, does early to bed and…
Ansel Elgort, known for his roles in The Fault in Our Stars and Baby Driver, is set to co-star in Dinner With Audrey alongside Thomasin McKenzie, a casting announced this week. The news has reopened debate over misconduct allegations that surfaced against Elgort in 2020, and most of the public outcry so far has been…
