Natural Wonders
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From a revered ancient Egyptian symbol to AI inspiration, the click beetle continues to fascinate
With dramatic physical and acrobatic abilities as well as their ability to emit light, these hardy insects has much to teach human beings.
Geetha Iyer
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What makes a bird’s lungs so efficient? 3-D techniques are shedding some light on the question
Structurally very complex, bird lungs are what allow them to fly.
John Maina, The Conversation
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For a Maharashtra village, a sediment layer deposited by an Indonesian volcano is a matter of pride
Villagers from Bori Budruk near Pune are on a mission to preserve the geological marvel on the bed of Kukadi river.
Manjula Nair
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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My search for the world’s most filmed polar bear led me to a fascinating and tragic world
Misha has become an archetype for local Svalbard bears’ behaviour, ecology, and struggle for survival.
Henry Anderson-Elliott, The Conversation
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Ancient penguins were as tall as humans. Then came along this species
Kupoupou stilwelli is the oldest species known to resemble living penguins in size and leg proportions.
Jacob Blokland, The Conversation
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The secret world of mosquitoes reveals their larger role in our environment
Sourcing honeydew from ant vomit to building unique homes in pitcher plants – there may be more to the bugs’ lives than meets the eye.
Daniel AH Peach, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Australia: Hundreds of tourists flock to Ayers Rock before climbing ban begins on Saturday
The ban on scaling the rock formation is in accordance with the long-held wishes of the traditional Aboriginal owners of the land, the Anangu.
Scroll Staff
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An ancient rainforest in Kerala teaches us what we’re losing out on in our lonely cities of concrete
Rainforests, millions of years old and one of the most diverse communities on earth, are crucial for our survival.
Suprabha Seshan
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Newly discovered amoeba named after Gandalf from ‘The Lord of The Rings’
Scientists named it ‘Arcella gandalfi’ as it resembles the hat worn by JRR Tolkien’s fictional character.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Video: Stunning views of the first snowfall in the Sahara desert in 37 years
Ferbrary 18, 1979 was the last time such an incident took place.
Scroll Staff
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Video: This is how the Indo-Tibetan Border Police see an avalanche at 20,000 feet
The location is somewhere in the Himalayas around 20,000 feet above sea level.
Scroll Staff
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Captured on camera: The exact moment lightning struck the Empire State building
A journalist was in the right place at the right time.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis