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Kolar Bats are nature’s pest controllers, finds OU study

Kolar Bats are nature’s pest controllers, finds OU study

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The study analysed faecal pellets collected from four species of leaf-nosed bats — Kolar Roundleaf Bat (Hipposideros hypophyllus), Hipposideros durgadasi, Hipposideros fulvus and Hipposideros speoris — sharing a cave at Hanumanahalli in Kolar district, Karnataka. | Photo Credit: Representational Photo Researchers from Osmania University have used faecal DNA metabarcoding to study the diet of bats, identifying their role in controlling insect populations that affect agriculture and public health. The study analysed faecal pellets collected from four species of leaf-nosed bats — Kolar Roundleaf Bat (Hipposideros hypophyllus), Hipposideros durgadasi, Hipposideros fulvus and Hipposideros speoris — sharing a cave at Hanumanahalli in Kolar district, Karnataka. According to researchers Chelmala Srinivasulu, head, Wildlife Biology and Taxonomy Lab at Osmania University; lead and co-author Srinivasulu, B. and A. Srinivasulu, the samples were collected from bats returning to the roost after their first feeding bout across three seasons between 2021 and 2022. DNA analysis identified 7,309 Operational Taxonomic Units belonging to the phylum Arthropoda. The cave is the only known habitat of the Kolar Roundleaf Bat, with a population fewer …

29 of 73 trees on Guntur road widening stretch can be transplanted, finds ANU study

29 of 73 trees on Guntur road widening stretch can be transplanted, finds ANU study

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Avenue trees on the road at Brindavan Gardens in Guntur, on the stretch being widened by the Municipal Corporation. | Photo Credit: T. Vijaya Kumar A scientific assessment by the Departments of Botany and Microbiology at Acharya Nagarjuna University has found that 29 of the 73 affected trees can be safely transplanted, while the remaining 44 are unsuitable for relocation, as the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) undertakes road widening works from Hanumayya Company to Brindavan Gardens Centre. The study was conducted to determine the feasibility of preserving mature avenue trees that need to be removed or shifted for the project. Municipal Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok said the civic body was committed to protecting the city’s green cover by relocating as many healthy trees as possible through scientifically approved methods. He said the university’s assessment would guide every stage of the exercise. According to the inspection report, the 44 trees identified for removal were severely damaged by termite and wood-boring insect infestations, which had weakened their structural stability. The experts said the trees were a safety …

Google Tests Twice-Weekly Chrome Security Updates as AI Finds More Vulnerabilities

Google Tests Twice-Weekly Chrome Security Updates as AI Finds More Vulnerabilities

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The browser security race is speeding up, and Chrome’s update calendar may be next to change. Google is testing a new schedule that would deliver Chrome security updates twice a week as the company responds to a surge in vulnerabilities discovered through AI-powered security tools. The move comes after Chrome 149 and Chrome 150 fixed 1,072 security bugs combined, a figure that surpassed the number of security issues patched across the previous 23 Chrome milestones, according to Google. Google said its security teams have been using large language models to improve vulnerability discovery, bug triage and patch development. The company’s goal is to shorten the time between finding a flaw and protecting users from potential attacks. “In the face of fast-moving, AI-powered attacks, our delivery cadence must accelerate even further. To meet this moment, we are piloting a shift to two security releases per week,” Google said in its security update report. Google’s increased release pace is tied to improvements in AI-based vulnerability research. The company said its internal tools can now analyze Chrome’s massive …

Shaan’s Timeless Voice of Love Finds a Fresh New Companion in Deedar Kaur With Times Music’s Dildara

Shaan’s Timeless Voice of Love Finds a Fresh New Companion in Deedar Kaur With Times Music’s Dildara

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For over two decades, Shaan’s voice has been the soundtrack to some of Bollywood’s most unforgettable love stories. Now, the celebrated singer returns with Dildara, a breezy, feel-good romantic melody alongside the immensely talented Deedar Kaur, marking their first-ever musical collaboration. Released today by Times Music, Dildara is a vibrant travel romance set against the breathtaking beaches, scenic mountain roads, and stunning landscapes of Thailand. Composed by Uddipan Sharma with lyrics by Shloke Lal, Dildara blends playful romance, heartfelt emotions, and an infectious melody into a song that celebrates love, adventure, and unforgettable memories. Shaan said, “Dildara is the kind of love song that slowly finds its way into your life. I really enjoyed recording this song with Deedar Kaur.” Deedar Kaur added, “Dildara has a beautiful energy to it. Collaborating with Shaan for the first time has been incredibly special.” Mandar Thakur, CEO, Times Music, said, “Dildara is a special song. Bringing Shaan and Deedar Kaur together for the very first time has resulted in a beautiful musical partnership.” Dildara is now available across …

Did makers change the same shot in Ramayana trailer first seen in teaser? Internet finds out Ranbir Kapoor looks taller

Did makers change the same shot in Ramayana trailer first seen in teaser? Internet finds out Ranbir Kapoor looks taller

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The Ramayana trailer was finally released by the makers on Thursday morning. It opens with Ravana, played by Yash, before moving on to Ram, portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor in his most ambitious role yet. Even as reactions to it were mixed, many praised the scale and Yash’s performance as Ravana from the trailer itself. Ranbir Kapoor in a still from the Ramayana trailer. One user on Instagram named Naveen Yadav, who goes by the name flicksandfunnys, has pointed out a key aspect about the visuals, noting how there is a slight alteration in the visual from the trailer which was first seen in the teaser, that was released earlier this year in April. What were the changes in the trailer? The user shared his views in a new reel, where he paused at the exact moment where Ranbir’s Ram is seen near a range of mountains, wielding a weapon. He said that the same scene was in the teaser too, and noted, “Kaafi kuch change kiya hai, see this is overexposed and there is a …

Meta Faces Scrutiny After Report Finds Thousands of AI Nudify Ads on Facebook, Instagram

Meta Faces Scrutiny After Report Finds Thousands of AI Nudify Ads on Facebook, Instagram

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Meta is facing new criticism after researchers found thousands of AI-powered “nudify” advertisements running across Facebook and Instagram despite the company’s policies banning sexually exploitative content. According to a report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP), a Chinese advertising partner called GatherOne placed more than 7,500 ads promoting services that digitally remove clothing from images of women. Researchers said one promoted app had previously been linked to child sexual abuse material, yet users could still access it through Meta’s platforms. The findings add to growing scrutiny over whether Meta’s AI moderation and advertising systems can keep pace with increasingly sophisticated generative AI abuse. “While Meta has removed a large number of the network’s ads, it appears to have made an intentional choice to continue to do business with GatherOne,” said the TTP in a blog post outlining its findings. “This may reflect the company’s desire to keep tapping into the massive Chinese advertising market, regardless of the impact on users.” Although exact figures are impossible to determine, TTP reported that GatherOne may be spending upwards …

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: A timely series that finds hope in India’s broken education and government school system

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: A timely series that finds hope in India’s broken education and government school system

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Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya web series review Cast: Kay Kay Menon, Archana Puran Singh, Deven Bhojani, Abhimanyu Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Annapurna Soni and Biswapati Sarkar Director: Himank Gaur Rating: ★★★ The school has been a frequent place for movies or serials, but only a few movies have succeeded in capturing the madness and innocence of the place without being preachy. In recent times when the Indians are discussing about the dysfunctional education system of India, here comes the new series from Prime Video, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya. Humour is the tool of choice for the series that manages to maintain a perfect balance of comedy and drama. Produced by the team at Posham Pa Pictures which comprises of Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena and directed by Himank Gaur, the Prime Video serial creates the platform for broken system and how government schools function. Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya review: A heartfelt series that finds hope in India’s struggling government schools. What the story is about This drama series is set in the fictional Tinki Toli in Delhi …

China overtakes US in global favourability for first time, finds Pew survey | World News

China overtakes US in global favourability for first time, finds Pew survey | World News

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The world has largely viewed the United States more favourably than China for years, but that perception has now reversed, with Beijing seen more positively than Washington, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. The findings by the US-headquartered think tank suggest that the global standing of the United States has taken a hit as President Donald Trump’s administration continues its “America First” narrative, while China under the leadership of President Xi Jinping has been receiving favourable views in many countries. Methodology and survey outcomes during geopolitical conflict The Pew Research Center polled more than 42,000 people in 36 countries between February and May, a period during which the US and Israel were engaged in a war with Iran. Across 37 countries surveyed, a median of 51% have a favorable view of China, while 39% have an unfavorable view. pic.twitter.com/FLzIYsncMH — Pew Research Center (@pewresearch) July 16, 2026 The think tank found that more people had favourable views of China than the United States in 25 nations out of the 36 countries …

Stronger chest, back muscles linked to lower heart attack risk, AI study finds | Technology News

Stronger chest, back muscles linked to lower heart attack risk, AI study finds | Technology News

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4 min readJul 4, 2026 08:36 AM IST People with stronger, denser chest and back muscles may be significantly less likely to suffer a heart attack or die prematurely, according to a new study that used artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse routine heart scans. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found that the quality of skeletal muscles, not their size, was closely linked to long-term cardiovascular health. The findings, published in the journal Radiology, suggest that muscle composition could become a new marker for identifying people at higher risk of heart disease. The research analysed chest scans from 1,722 patients, most of whom were in their 50s and had undergone coronary CT angiography after experiencing chest pain. Using AI, researchers measured muscles, fat, bones and organs in the upper body, focusing particularly on muscles in the chest and back. Muscle quality matters more than muscle size Instead of measuring muscle mass alone, the researchers examined skeletal muscle attenuation, which reflects muscle density. Denser muscle appears brighter on CT scans because it absorbs more X-Rays and …

Isakapatnam review: Samuthirakani, Aishwarya Rajesh web series stumbles and barely finds footing

Isakapatnam review: Samuthirakani, Aishwarya Rajesh web series stumbles and barely finds footing

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Isakapatnam Cast: Samuthirakani, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sunil, Naresh Agastya, Sudhakar Komakula, Banerjee Director: Garry BH Rating: ★★ Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video When a web series begins with a lead character broadly generalising the concept of social war as a disease developed in the course of progress and fear as a root cause of it, without factoring in scarcity or feasibility, you know everything might not be as it seems. Isakapatnam is a great case study on how brutality is probably the only way to seek power, but it doesn’t make for a great web series. Isakapatnam review: Aishwarya Rajesh plays the lead in the Garry BH web series. Isakapatnam story Isakapatnam (a barely masked alternative to Visakhapatnam) is a crime-ridden port town. It is run by a ruthless Naidu (Samuthirakani) who ensures that everything, from illegal businesses to the people who reside there, is under his control. His man Friday, Kottaiah (Banerjee), is the only one who remotely gets to see his soft side. Bharathi (Aishwarya Rajesh), his daughter, is perceived as his total …