Australia planted African tulip trees for their bright orange flowers; the 24-metre trees now invade rainforests and threaten native bees |

Representative Image of a vibrant African tulip tree with orange-red flowers in a tropical landscape surrounded by native vegetation (AI-generated image) The African tulip tree was introduced to tropical and subtropical regions as an ornamental because of its showy orange-red flowers. In Queensland, Australia, the fast-growing tree, Spathodea campanulata, is now recognised as an invasive…

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MCC NEET PG Round 3 counselling 2025 qualifying percentile lowered: Check revised cut-off scores here

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has lowered the qualifying percentile for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025. The decision has been taken to allow more candidates to participate in Round 3 counselling for the academic session 2025-26.As per the official notice dated January 13, 2026, the…

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Parenting Tips: 5 practical ways parents can rebuild trust in children after conflict or discipline

Conflicts are a normal part of parent-child relationship, and so are moments of discipline. Undoubtedly these moments are necessary for a child’s growth, emotional regulation and making them aware of healthy boundaries.However, sometimes children go through an emotional impact from these situations. What may follow in the child’s mind are silent questions and emotions such…

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