The scientific peer review system, long considered the backbone of research quality control, is showing signs of serious strain. Editors and authors alike report mounting difficulties in finding qualified reviewers. A recent study noted that fewer than half of invited reviewers now accept invitations, lengthening the review process and adding to editorial workloads. One editor…
Snakes are fascinating yet feared creatures, capable of moving silently and hiding in the most unexpected places. Many homeowners are unaware that certain features around their property can inadvertently attract these reptiles, increasing the risk of surprise encounters. From water bodies and dense plants to leaf piles and even fragrant flowers, seemingly harmless elements can…
BENGALURU: The pledge to make Bengaluru a drug-free city has taken an interesting with the police brass deciding to cleanse the rot within the force: 11 police personnel, including an inspector, have been suspended for allegedly protecting and promoting drug peddlers in the city. The shocking nexus was exposed when city police recently busted a…
BMW hits motorcycle near Delhi Cantt station, an official from the Ministry of Finance died NEW DELHI: A senior official of the Union finance ministry died and three others, including his wife, were injured after a BMW allegedly rammed into his motorcycle near Delhi Cantonment metro station on Ring Road on Sunday, police said, PTI…
Image used for representative purpose only BHOPAL: A woman alleged that she was drugged with momos and then gang-raped by three men — one of them her husband — before being dumped, bound, and semi-conscious on the Sagar–Kanpur National Highway in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district. The incident took place on September 9, police said.Passersby spotted…
Blind snakes are small, burrowing reptiles often mistaken for earthworms because of their slender, cylindrical bodies and underground lifestyle. Their smooth, shiny scales, tiny vestigial eyes, and uniform coloration give them a worm-like appearance, making identification challenging. Unlike worms, blind snakes are true reptiles with a distinct head, slithering movement, and a specialised diet of…
Woman jumps with son (11) from 13th-floor Noida flat NOIDA: A 37-year-old woman allegedly jumped with her 11-year-old son from the balcony of their 13th-floor flat at Ace City in Greater Noida West on Saturday. Both died on the spot. Police said the child was suffering from a neurodevelopmental disorder and was under medication. A…
Fire breaks out in Sanghvi Organics Pvt Ltd in GIDC Panoli (Image Credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: A fire broke out at the Sanghvi Organics Pvt Ltd facility in GIDC Panoli, Gujarat, on Sunday, with thick smoke and flames visible from a distance. Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the scene to contain the blaze, and…
HYDERABAD: In a deeply disturbing case, a mother in Medak district confessed to killing her two-year-old daughter because the child’s constant crying at night “disturbed” her and her lover. The crime, which took place on June 4, remained hidden for months, only coming to light after the child’s disappearance triggered an investigation that eventually exposed…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three accused in the Amritsar temple grenade attack case. In its chargesheet filed before the Special NIA Court, Mohali, NIA charged Vishal Gill @ Chuchi, Bhagwant Singh @ Manna Bhatti, and Diwan Singh @ Sunny for their role in the conspiracy and execution of the attack, carried out…
