India to get its first plastic notes next year: RBI governor shares timeline, explains benefits

Plastic notes have several advantages, including stronger security features, a lower risk of counterfeiting. (Image for representative purpose only) India’s first plastic or polymer notes are expected to go into circulation at the start of the next financial year, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. Sharing an update on the pilot project at the post…

Read More

Lithops werneri: The tiny Namibian plant that survives by disguising itself as a pebble. Fewer than 200 now remain in the wild |

Representative Image of Lithops werneri camouflaged among grey stones in Namibia’s Erongo Mountains (AI-generated image) In a small patch of Namibia’s Erongo Mountains, a tiny succulent grows so convincingly disguised as a pebble that most people would walk straight past it without a second glance. This plant, Lithops werneri, survives by mimicking the grey, weathered…

Read More

Rajju Bhaiya University result 2026 declared for various UG and PG courses: Direct link to download scorecards here

Thane: Students pose as they check their Maharashtra Board class XIIth exam results, in Thane. (PTI Photo)( Rajju Bhaiya University result 2026: Professor Rajendra Singh (Rajju Bhaiya) University, Prayagraj has announced the results for several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes conducted during the 2026 academic session. Students who appeared for semester and annual examinations can now…

Read More

Prabhas starrer’s ‘Adipurush’ memes resurface on social media as Nitesh Tiwari’s and Ranbir Kapoor led ‘Ramayana’ faces costume backlash |

Ramayana’s trailer revived old Adipurush memes and criticism, with Manoj Muntashir calling it his biggest career mistake. Netizens mocked its flawed visuals, “revealing” costumes, and Hollywood-style scenes. Now, Sai Pallavi faces backlash over her Ramayana outfit too. Meanwhile, the Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has asked director Nitesh Tiwari for a special screening, fearing similar factual distortions….

Read More

Jobs, not words

SC clarification on dropping cases against protesters is timely. Authorities should focus on real issues By clarifying that states can withdraw or close FIRs filed against protesters during last month’s student protests, SC has done a service to students, police, courts, and democracy. It’s been 10 days since CJP called off its protest, and while…

Read More

The insect that carries its own bomb: How the bombardier beetle turns chemistry into a weapon against its predators

Bombardier beetles possess a unique defense mechanism involving explosive chemical sprays. These insects mix chemicals to create a hot, noxious spray for protection. Their specialized internal structures allow them to survive these powerful self-inflicted explosions. Bombardier beetles can fire their chemical bombs multiple times before needing to escape. These fascinating insects have evolved remarkable adaptations…

Read More