Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the second week of January 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to ...

Lobo, who is also an orthopaedic doctor, competed in kite surfing at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He is also a two-time Pan American Games champion. At the time of the rescue, he was busy training ...

Promise. To maximize the octopus, one technique O’Reilly recommends is rocking back and forth, rather than thrusting in and out. If the positioning isn’t quite working, try it on a firmer ...

One of the most striking things about these creatures, however, is the fact that each of their eight arms almost seems to have a mind of its own, allowing an octopus to multitask in a manner that ...

Octopus arms move with incredible dexterity, bending, twisting, and curling with nearly infinite degrees of freedom. New research from the University of Chicago revealed that the nervous system ...

People celebrate this festival by flying kites, preparing traditional sweets, and taking holy dips in rivers, which have become integral parts of the celebrations. Flying kites have become an ...

For example, it is called Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Bhogali Bihu in Assam, and Uttarayana in Gujarat. Gujarat is famous for its kite festival (Uttarayan) during Makar Sankranti. Flying kites is symbolic ...

Hyderabad: The skies of Hyderabad turned into a canvas of vibrant hues on Monday, celebrating the grand inauguration of the seventh edi-tion of the Telangana International Kite and Sweet Festival ...

Here's everything you need to know about the significance of flying kites during Makar Sankranti and the importance of other cultural practices associated with this day. Why is Kite Flying So ...

Hyderabad is gearing up for the International Kite Festival 2025 from January 13-15, featuring 50 international and 60 local participants. It will showcase a wide variety of kites, cultural ...