Author: Rahul M

In the shadowy depths of a cave in northern Thailand, biologists have uncovered a new chapter in the story of Earth’s biodiversity. Two vibrant, spiny millipedes, unlike any seen before, have been formally described by researchers. Their dragon-like appearance and hidden habitat sparked immediate scientific curiosity. But beyond the spectacle, the discovery opens new questions in genetics, adaptation—and perhaps even astrobiology. From Cave Shadows To Scientific Spotlight Thailand’s caves have long been a refuge for some of the planet’s most enigmatic species, but few discoveries have stood out quite like Desmoxytes millipedes. In a recent paper published in the journal…

Netflix Outside of limited festival and theatrical screenings, Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” has yet to see a wide release. The gothic horror film won’t be seen by much of the public until its official streaming drop on November 7, and Netflix has been far from generous in sharing clear images of what the titular scientist’s creation actually looks like. As scholars of “Frankenstein” history are often quick to point out, Frankenstein isn’t the name of the monster but rather the man who created him. In both the original 1818 novel…

Jim Ross/Getty Images With a career spanning 46 years, the late Roger Ebert was one of the most famous and influential film critics who ever put his pen to paper. For his work at the Chicago Sun-Times, Ebert won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism – the first film critic to ever do so. A master of astute and incisive prose, Ebert became as well-known for his pans as well as his raves. So well-known, in fact, that multiple books (with memorable titles like “A Horrible Experience of Unbearable Length” and “Your…

NBC The 1970s were a decade of upheaval, dawning in the wake of America’s Civil Rights Movement and the war in Vietnam. That turmoil was reflected on television screens, where the quaintness of shows like “Gilligan’s Island” and “I Dream of Jeannie” — jejune shows that ruled the airwaves — was waning, paving the way for shows that told more serious stories, often exploring the social and political issues of the day. Whether it was raucously funny comedies, heartfelt dramas, or action-packed adventures, television in the 1970s saw just as…

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, are benign tumors that develop in the muscular layer of the uterus (myometrium). These tumors are quite common, with studies indicating that up to 70-80% of women may develop fibroids by the age of 50. While they are typically non-cancerous, they can lead to various symptoms and complications that require medical attention. Formation of Uterine Fibroids Pathophysiology: The exact cause of uterine fibroids remains unclear, but several factors are believed to contribute to their formation. Hormonal influences, particularly estrogen and progesterone, play a significant role in their growth. These hormones stimulate the proliferation of…

Lifetime Loaded to the gills with tears, terror, and topical stories, the best Lifetime TV movies have been entertaining connoisseurs of kitschy entertainment for decades now. Whether it’s teen parents, evil exes, impossible-to-withstand social pressures, or one of myriad other issues, Lifetime knows how to deliver the kind of made-for-TV thrills that make for great couch-potato viewing. The network’s library of movies alone — with memorable titles like “Baby Monitor: Sound of Fear,” “Fifteen and Pregnant,” and “From Straight A’s to XXX” — have managed to latch on to the…

Karnataka topped the list of large states in terms of growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections, since the GST rationalisation measure was implemented from September 22. “Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Haryana together contributed over 40% of the total GST revenue, underscoring their role as major consumption and production hubs,” the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a statement issued on Monday. Among them, GST collections in Karnataka and Telangana increased by 10 per cent compared to the collections in October last year. In Karnataka – which stands second after Maharashtra in GST collection – revenue generated…

The Karnataka High Court last month directed the reconsideration of an application for compassionate appointment where the widow of an employee of the Northwestern Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (NKSRTC) exceeded the cut-off age. Petitioner Saroja’s husband passed away in 2023 while on duty as a driver for the NKSRTC, for which he had worked since 2006. Her application for a compassionate-grounds appointment was rejected in January, as she had crossed the cut-off age of 43 to avail of such benefits. She had also submitted a representation explaining the financial condition of her family. Saroja’s counsel stated that the cut-off…

As West Bengal prepares for the Election Commission’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting Tuesday, an administrative exercise has morphed into a major political confrontation. The revision, which will run from November 4 to December 4, has become a test of strength between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), with both viewing it as a curtain-raiser to the 2026 Assembly elections. While the BJP has hailed the ECI’s move as an effort to enhance transparency, the TMC has accused the poll body of acting under the saffron party’s influence, calling the timing…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Thane, Nov 3 (PTI) The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has issued a threat to “demolish the airport runway” at the new Navi Mumbai International Airport if local, Marathi-speaking candidates are not prioritised for the project’s estimated 1 lakh jobs. Leaders of Raj Thackeray-headed MNS cited a Right to Information (RTI) application, which they claimed showed a deliberate lack of policy by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) to ensure job reservation for “sons of the soil.” Addressing a news conference on Monday, MNS spokesperson Gajanan Kale said the…