Wild Snapdragons: How wild snapdragons fine-tune their shades to attract bees; even the smallest change decide which genes survive

The art of seduction is not exclusive to humans. Animals do it, and so do plants. In the floral world, attraction is a matter of survival. Certain plants paint themselves in colours calibrated so precisely that bees can read them like landing signals, even when human eyes barely detect the difference!A new study published in…

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Naseeruddin Shah confessed being an immature husband to first wife Purveen, neglected daughter Heeba, later married Ratna Pathak who he calls the only love of his life |

Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah are widely admired as one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring couples, known for their honesty, mutual respect and lasting partnership. However, long before the two married in 1982, Naseeruddin experienced a turbulent first marriage with Purveen Murad, also known as Manara Sikri, the sister of late actor Surekha Sikri….

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‘Cherry-picking numbers’: Trump admin slams report claiming Pentagon withheld data on troop injuries in Iran war

NYT report says injuries under reported in US-Iran War, Pentagon denies allegation The Pentagon has allegedly withheld information about dozens of American service members injured in Iranian strikes on US bases in Jordan, The New York Times reported.In the week before Friday’s attack that killed two US soldiers and left another missing, Iran carried out…

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E20 petrol debate: Govt cites data for 23 crore vehicles, says ‘no verified evidence’ of widespread engine failure

The minister also told the Rajya Sabha that there is currently “no decision” to raise ethanol blending beyond 20 per cent. (ANI photo) Amid ongoing debate on E20 petrol, the government on Monday said there is no confirmed evidence linking ethanol-blended petrol (E20) to widespread engine failures or vehicle breakdowns, pointing to both scientific studies…

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After years of living in a trailer, a couple self-built their 3,600-square-foot dream home for $410K, saving up to $350K after contractors quoted as much as $800K

The 3,600-square-foot home was built at the cost of $410,000. (Allison Brown’s photo) Many people dream of building their own home, but rising construction costs often make that difficult. For Allison Brown and her husband, the journey began with a much smaller home that helped them save for the future.In 2019, the couple bought a…

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