Can extreme winter really cause trees to ‘explode’? The science behind the viral phenomenon |

Can extreme winter really cause trees to ‘explode’? /Image: X Across parts of the world, winter has settled in hard. Sub-zero temperatures, sudden freezes, and heavy snow are affecting many regions, and with them an unexpected side effect: sharp cracking sounds echoing through parks, streets, and back gardens. Online, dramatic videos capturing the noise, some…

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Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this year’s priorities

Each year, the Union Budget draws the nation’s attention as it defines the country’s economic direction for the new financial year. As Finance Minister wields the fiscal scalpel, focussed on tax rates, rebalancing expenditure, and setting priorities, every Indian household, business and policymaker watches keenly to understand what they will gain or lose.Past budgets have…

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Anil Ravipudi Urges Pan-Indian Stars to Return to Smaller Films for a Balanced Film Ecosystem |

Filmmaker Anil Ravipudi passionately encourages pan-Indian icons to strike a harmonious balance between high-budget extravaganzas and intimate regional narratives. Drawing comparisons between the box office triumph of his film featuring Chiranjeevi and Prabhas’s ‘The Raja Saab’, he argues that diversifying projects can not only invigorate the industry but also safeguard theatres from extinction, unveiling the…

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“His parents can’t speak, so their 5-year-old son became their voice”: How the little one is helping them grow their online business |

Some stories don’t shout; they arrive quietly and stay with us long after we’ve scrolled past. The story of Vanshpreet Singh (husband), Anmol Kaur (wife) and their five-year-old son Sukhmehar Singh is one such tale of hope, faith and self-respect. Mohali’s deaf and mute couple’s story reminds us that courage doesn’t always speak aloud, and…

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UGC anti-discrimination rules 2026: A bid for inclusion or risk of bias? Explained | India News

When the University Grants Commission (UGC), the statutory body under the Union education ministry that regulates universities and colleges, notified its Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, it introduced a new set of rules that will apply across campuses nationwide.The regulations govern how colleges and universities must prevent, identify, and respond to…

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Earth once had 26-foot giants 400 million years ago, and they were unlike anything alive today |

For over a century, it was assumed that science had a handle on the big categories of life on Earth: plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms were the stanchions of biological classification. Now, however, a towering ancient organism called Prototaxites has forced scientists to reconsider those assumptions in their entirety. Reaching as tall as 26 feet…

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After dramatic weight loss from Ozempic, Amanda Bynes reveals new ‘Trap Star’ hand tattoo | English Movie News

Amanda Bynes has unveiled a new ‘Trap Star’ tattoo on her left hand, adding to her extensive ink collection. The 39-year-old actor, who has been open about her body transformation and Ozempic use, shared the process on Instagram. Previously, Bynes discussed her weight loss journey and past struggles with appearance and mental health. Since last…

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