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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Topic: moth

Like ‘moths to a flame’ — US-UK study reveals science behind popular metaphor

Insects are attracted to artificial light sources even when it leads to inability to fly or danger, but they are not attracted to the Sun or the Moon. A study discovers how & why.

Moths on night shift are working harder than other insects

A new research found moths visit a surprisingly diverse range of plants. And science may have overlooked their pollination activities because they work while we sleep.

A super voracious moth has arrived in India

The moth can fly long distances overnight to attack maize and a variety of valuable crops such as cotton, rice etc. 

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Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.