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How Indian Antivenom Is Made: Snake Venom, Horse Plasma, and the Serum That Saves Lives

The Milking RoomAt the Irula Snake Catchers' Industrial Co-operative Society near Chennai, trained handlers grip a Russell's viper just behind the jaw and press its fangs against the edge of a latex-covered glass. The snake bites down. Pale yellow venom beads at the fang tips and drips into the collection…

Times Life · Sep 22

The King Cobra Builds a Nest and Guards Her Eggs, No Other Snake on Earth Does This

The Only Architect in the Snake WorldEvery snake lays eggs or bears live young and then moves on. The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) does something no other snake species does: she builds a structure first. Using her body as a rake, the female gathers dead leaves, rotting vegetation, and forest…

Times Life · Sep 21

India's Most Common Wild Cat Is the Jungle Cat, and You've Probably Mistaken It for a Stray

The cat nobody recognisesThe jungle cat has no spots, no dramatic rosettes, and no interest in being noticed. It is a plain, tawny-grey animal with a short tail, faint striping on the legs, and small tufts on the tips of its ears. That description sounds, to most people, exactly like…

Times Life · Sep 16

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Explained: 2 key developments driving RVNL, Ircon and other railway stocks higher

Five railway multitracking projects worth around Rs 10,021 crore have been approved across South India, adding about 540 km to the Indian Railways network. Three more projects worth Rs 10,783 crore were cleared across five states. The projects are expected to boost rail capacity, ease congestion, improve connectivity and support…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Toxic actor Yash gave up his Rs 100 crore fee for playing Ravana in Ramayana, reportedly in exchange for distribution rights for both parts in South India

Actor Yash has reportedly opted out of a Rs 100 crore acting fee for 'Ramayana' and chosen South Indian theatrical distribution rights for both parts of the film instead, according to a Sacnilk report cited by The Times of India. The move comes days after his film 'Toxic' saw a…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Why South Indian Skincare Rituals Have Always Been Fundamentally Different From North Indian Beauty

The climate wrote the formula before anyone else didHumidity above 75 percent for eight months of the year changes what a face needs. In coastal Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and coastal Andhra Pradesh, the skin is perpetually primed, pores open, sebum active, the surface already damp before any product touches it.…

Times Life · Aug 31

Why Indian Women Hit Menopause Earlier and Feel It Differently Than Western Women

The age gap is real, and it mattersThe average age of natural menopause in Indian women is 46.2 years, compared to 51 in the United States and most of Western Europe. That figure comes from a large-scale study published in the Journal of Midlife Health, drawing on data from women…

Times Life · Aug 28

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South India region outperforms the north across all auto segments in 1QFY27: Report

South India showed stronger automotive demand across all segments in Q1FY27. Passenger vehicle volumes grew twenty-five percent year-on-year, with southern regions leading. Two-wheeler sales also expanded twenty percent, boosted by GST reductions and electrification. Commercial vehicle segments experienced fourteen to twenty-one percent volume growth. The scooter mix within two-wheelers continued…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO Day 3: Subscribed 28.89x so far; GMP signals 20% premium

Amid strong investor interest, the Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO has captured attention on its last day of bidding. With notable oversubscription across all categories, the grey market premium is on the rise, reflecting a positive outlook for its market debut. The funds raised are earmarked for retail expansion and enhancing…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Was the Ghoonghat Really Part of Ancient Hindu Culture?

Why do many Indian women cover their heads in some families and religious settings, while others never follow the practice? Is it an ancient religious rule? Or did different social customs develop at different points in Indian history? This question has recently sparked debate after a viral discussion about ghoonghat,…

MyLifeXP · Aug 17

Your Pancreas Controls Insulin, Digestion, and Your Diabetes Risk. Here Is How.

A Small Organ Doing Two Very Different JobsThe pancreas sits behind your stomach, about 15 centimetres long, and most people could not point to it on their own body. It runs two entirely separate systems simultaneously. The first is exocrine: it produces digestive enzymes, lipase, amylase, protease, that travel through…

Times Life · Aug 15

Started selling paneer for South Indian hotels: Class VIII dropout who took over family's failing milk business built a Rs 10,000 crore dairy empire; here's who he is

Started making paneer for South Indian hotels in the early 1990s, Sathish Kumar turned a failing family milk business into Milky Mist, one of India's most recognised dairy brands. With the company's IPO now fully subscribed and backed by Temasek, the Class VIII dropout from Erode has built what is…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Nilgiri Elephant Corridors: Why India's Largest Elephant Population Is Losing Its Migration Routes

The World's Largest Asian Elephant Population Lives HereThe Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, spanning Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, holds an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 Asian elephants, the single largest population of the species anywhere on earth. That number sounds like a conservation success. The reality is more complicated. Asian elephants (Elephas…

Times Life · Aug 13

Why Does Lord Kartikeya Have 6 Powerful Names?

Lord Kartikeya is known by many names, but each name carries a different meaning. Some describe his youthful energy, while others highlight his courage, wisdom, divine beauty and connection with sacred traditions. This is what makes his names more than simple titles. In Hindu tradition, Lord Kartikeya is the son…

MyLifeXP · Aug 12

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The Economic Times · Aug 11

Tribeca, Ira Realty to build Trump-branded housing project in Hyderabad at Rs 2,000 cr investment

Tribeca Developers and Ira Realty are thrilled to announce their ambitious Trump-branded luxury housing project nestled in Hyderabad. The venture, requiring a hefty investment of Rs 2,000 crore, will boast two magnificent 65-storey structures featuring a total of 450 high-end apartments. With construction kicking off, the project is on track…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Tribeca, Ira Realty to invest Rs 2,000 cr to build Trump-branded housing project in Hyderabad

Tribeca Developers and Ira Realty will launch a Trump-branded luxury housing project in Hyderabad. This significant development involves an investment of approximately two thousand crore rupees. The project will feature two sixty-five-storey buildings with four hundred fifty apartments. It marks the Trump brand's first venture into South India.

Times Life · Aug 11

These Five Sacred Temples Prove That Shiva's Divine Presence Has Never Left India

Kedarnath: The Mountain Does Not Care If You BelieveYou arrive at Kedarnath after sixteen kilometres of altitude that strips everything from you, your comfort, your breath, your sense of what your body can do. The stone shrine sits at 3,583 metres, surrounded by peaks that have no interest in human…

Times Life · Aug 8

Why Western Contouring Guides Fail Indian Features and What Your Makeup Routine Should Do Instead

The Tutorial Was Not Written for Your FacePick up any bestselling contouring guide and the first thing it tells you is to hollow out your cheeks by drawing a shadow from your ear toward your mouth. That technique was developed for faces with angular, already-prominent cheekbones, the kind that cast…

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MyLifeXP · Aug 6

Why Some Devotees Connect Hanuman Ji With a Camel

Most devotees know Hanuman Ji as the fearless warrior who crossed the ocean, lifted the Sanjeevani mountain and became the symbol of unwavering devotion. But in some regional traditions, especially in parts of South India, a fascinating symbolic belief connects Hanuman Ji with a camel. Is this mentioned in the…

Times Life · Aug 4

Belum Caves: Inside Andhra Pradesh's Underground World That Most Indian Tourists Have Never Heard Of

What Belum Actually IsBelum Caves sit near Tadipatri in Kurnool district, carved by the Chitravati river over millions of years through limestone bedrock. The total mapped length runs to 3,229 metres, with a visitor circuit of roughly 1.5 kilometres open to the public. That makes Belum the longest cave system…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

TATA Starbucks eyes expansion in metros, emerging high-growth cities; opens first Reserve store in South India

TATA Starbucks plans significant expansion across Indian metropolitan and emerging cities. The company recently opened its first South India Reserve store, increasing the total to six. This expansion reflects India's status as a fast-growing global market for Starbucks. TATA Starbucks now operates over 500 stores nationwide, employing approximately 4,300 people.

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Rain Alert for UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Karnataka; IMD warns of heavy showers across states

Weather Tomorrow, July 30: Active monsoon conditions will bring widespread rainfall across North, Central, and East India. Delhi-NCR, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh anticipate rain and thunderstorms with heavy alerts. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are set for moderate to heavy showers, impacting daily life. Eastern states like Bihar and West Bengal…

MyLifeXP · Jul 29

Sawan 2026:Important Dates,and Lord Shiva's Sacred Month

The monsoons have started in India and Sawan 2026 is right around the corner. This year, the Shravan month 2026 will be celebrated by all Hindus to pay homage to Lord Shiva. Regardless of whether you will be following your first Sawan Somwar vrat or you have been performing it…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

S Janaki's legacy rekindles debate on India's North-South cultural divide

Music lovers across India deserve to know more of this true Bharat ratna

MyLifeXP · Jul 25

Why Does Sawan Start on Different Dates in North and South India?

Every year, as the holy month of Sawan begins, one question leaves many devotees confused. Why do people in North India and South India celebrate Sawan on different dates when they worship the same Lord Shiva? At first, it may seem unusual, but the answer lies in ancient Hindu calendar…

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