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A colossal millipede, Arthropleura, once roamed Earth 326 million years ago, predating dinosaurs. A 2018 fossil discovery revealed this arthropod, estimated to be 8.8 feet long and weighing 50 kg. These giant invertebrates inhabited ancient coastal woodlands, feeding on available vegetation and possibly smaller creatures. Imagine a world where the ground was dotted with creatures…

Fyodor Dostoevsky (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotes are relevant no matter how much the world changes. One of the most powerful reflections came from the Russian novelist and philosopher Fyodor Dostoevsky, who once wrote:“Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that…

In the corporate world where work often takes priority over family time, a Delhi-based CEO has announced a heartwarming initiative that reminds people the importance of staying connected to parents. CEO Rajat Grover has announced a “parental perk,” where employees will be given a 10,000 rupee reimbursement for taking their parents on a three-day vacation….

The poet, philosopher and Nobel-prize winner Rabindranath Tagore has written a line that quietly redefines what love is like at its purest: “Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom.”It sounds simple at first glance. But if you sit with it for a moment, it starts to feel like an emotional compass, a gentle guide…

In a world where most people’s lives look like a perfectly colour-graded highlight reel, finding someone who is real is uncommon. We’ve become so used to people “performing” for likes or others’ approval that we’ve almost forgotten what true authenticity looks like. Genuineness isn’t about being the loudest person in the room or making a…

Summer’s heat makes watermelon a juicy lifesaver, but nothing’s worse than biting into a mushy, spoiled one. As Indian temperatures soar past 40°C, proper storage keeps that sweetness locked in longer. This fruit is 92% water, so it loses crispness when exposed to humidity and heat. The slices begin to wilt, and flavors go off…

A lot of people only start caring about skincare after acne, pigmentation or fine lines become obvious. Wealthy women usually approach skincare differently – they focus heavily on maintenance. That’s why regular dermatologist visits are common in affluent circles, especially in cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru. Instead of trying random viral products every week,…

Five weeks ago, almost nobody outside a small corner of Instagram had heard of Kalu Putik. Now, his videos are everywhere. The teenager behind the Instagram page kalupotics has crossed millions of followers in record time, and his clips regularly rack up tens of millions of views. Fashion accounts repost him. Meme pages obsess over…

As is the case with most other snakes, black mambas tend to seek secluded places to hide and find food. Spaces such as overgrown bushes, piles of stones, wood, compost, and dry leaves might attract black mambas in search of shelter. In addition, they may disappear between gaps of sheds, in unused pipes, or in…

Hantavirus infections are uncommon, but doctors take them seriously because symptoms can worsen very quickly. Early signs often resemble seasonal flu. A person may develop fever, fatigue, muscle pain, headaches, nausea, vomiting, or dizziness. Because these symptoms are vague, many people ignore them at first. But the disease can suddenly become severe. “Though rare, hantavirus…