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Forensic laboratories in Kalina have found that rat poison in the watermelon killed four members of the Dokadia family in Bhendi Bazaar’s Pydhonie area. MUMBAI: Eleven days and 54 tests later, forensic laboratories in Kalina have found that rat poison in the watermelon killed four members of the Dokadia family in Bhendi Bazaar’s Pydhonie area.Senior…
The deaths of four members of a family in south Mumbai last month were caused by zinc phosphide, a chemical commonly used in rat poison, and not by consumption of watermelon as initially suspected, PTI reported on Thursday, citing officials. The chemical was reportedly detected in the viscera samples of all four.The case came to…
The Madras High Court allowed a CBSE student to take mathematics as an additional subject, criticizing India’s education system’s focus on admissions over learning (AI image) CHENNAI: Parents in India make children run a terrible rat race to secure admission in a medical or engineering college, while the rest of the world sees the purpose…
12 cities you should avoid buying homes in if you can’t stand rats (Image source: Canva) Rats are one of the most common pests in cities around the world. They do well in cities where there is a lot of food waste, underground tunnels, and close housing that gives them shelter and easy access to…
Rats are the tiny, scuttling creatures everywhere, it seems. Humans have lived alongside them for thousands of years, though most of the time we barely notice them until they bite, gnaw, or bring disease. The black rat, or Rattus rattus, is a particularly clever little animal. Experts say it has managed to hitch rides on…
Image Credit: AI generated image In an extremely rare and shocking occurrence, the Indian rat snake was found in a ground-floor residential property in the Azad Nagar area of Andheri (West) in need of a rescue, not from any predators, fire or flooding, but from a washing machine. This rare encounter occurred on the night…
A viral optical illusion challenges users to find a hidden rat in under 15 seconds, with most failing despite repeated attempts. This brain teaser highlights how visual clutter and camouflage can trick perception, sparking online debate. Psychologists note such puzzles test attention and visual processing, often used for quick IQ assessments. Optical illusion puzzles continue…
Five people in South-East Queensland were hospitalized after consuming brodifacoum, a potent rat poison, believed to be from a fast-food outlet. This anticoagulant disrupts blood clotting, leading to severe internal bleeding. Authorities are investigating the source. Symptoms can be delayed, making prompt medical attention crucial for all, especially vulnerable groups. Immediate emergency care is vital….
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Air India to reinspect the ram air turbine (RAT) for storage on all aircraft whose power conditioning module (PCM) was replaced in the recent past. PCM provides power for other modules that support the operation of multiple aircraft systems. RAT deployment happens when the…
NEW DELHI: The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Monday urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the electrical systems in all Boeing 787 aircraft operating in India, following a recent incident involving an Air India flight to Birmingham.On Friday, Air India flight AI-117, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner…
