How does the squirting cucumber squirt? Premium The squirting cucumber (Ecballium elaterium) is named for the ballistic method the species uses to disperse its seeds. When ripe, the ovoid-shaped fruits detach from the stem and eject the seeds explosively in a high-pressure jet of mucilage. This projectile launch — lasting just 30 milliseconds — causes […]
Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman, sets Olympics and women’s cricket as priority A day after resigning as the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah has taken over as the chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the sport’s global governing body. While Shah was looking forward […]
India women’s hockey team for Junior Asia Cup announced: Full squad list India will defend its title at the Women’s Junior Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Muscat, Oman, from December 7-15, 2024. The tournament also doubles as a qualifier for the FIH Hockey Junior World Cup 2025. India is in Pool A with […]
VIDEO | ‘Sundar is being prepared to replace outgoing Ashwin’, feels Harbhajan Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh believes that Washington Sundar’s inclusion ahead of veteran R Ashwin indicates that team India is looking to move ahead and prepare the youngster for replacing the senior pro. “Ravichandran Ashwin has been a great servant of Indian cricket […]
Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who recently became a victim of a deepfake video scandal, has now taken on a new role to fight back against cybercrimes. The Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Rashmika as the brand ambassador for the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), an initiative aimed at combating the growing menace of online […]
Suriya has teamed up with acclaimed director Karthik Subbaraj for the highly anticipated film “Suriya 44,” produced by 2D Entertainment and Stone Bench Films. Despite wrapping up shooting in just four months, the film’s release is slated for Summer 2025, allowing ample time for post-production without pressure. Fans, who had initially expected “Suriya 44” to […]
Popular actress Ramya Pandian, who shot to fame with her stint on Vijay TV’s hit shows “Cook with Comali” and “Bigg Boss,” is making headlines for an exciting personal update. Known for her strong social media presence, where her photoshoots often go viral, the actress is now preparing for a major life event—her wedding. According […]
Disappointed Kashyap calls for professionalism “It’s quite disappointing, if you talk about the present badminton scene in India. There are so many superstars but the sport hasn’t grown,” said Kashyap, gold medallist at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, on the sidelines of Syed Modi India International here on Friday. “When I played against Tommy Sugiarto or […]
‘Kitne pass pass phir bhi kitne door door’: The internet finds Nayanthara, Dhanush’s awkward bump-in amid feud hilarious While this is of course a pressing issue, both are going about their professional and personal commitments. Part of this then, was the wedding of Tamil producer Aakash Baskaran. A now viral picture from the event, shows […]
At AIS, details make the difference The regulations of Olympic swimming pools ensure consistency and fairness with temperatures ranging between 25-28 degrees Celsius. This range promotes efficient heat dissipation, muscle function, and general comfort during training and competition.
