7 carnivorous plants that can eat animals

Nature’s ingenuity shines through carnivorous plants, which have evolved remarkable strategies to thrive in nutrient-poor soils. From sticky traps to pitcher-like snares and swift closures, these fascinating flora showcase diverse methods for capturing insects and even small animals. Discover the unique survival tactics of seven such plants, proving that even stationary life can be surprisingly…

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Insurance restructuring push: Govt revisits merger plan for PSU general insurers; capital infusion, privatisation options back on table

The Finance Ministry is revisiting the merger of Oriental, National, and United India Insurance companies following their financial recovery. This move revives a 2018 proposal aimed at boosting efficiency. Alongside this, the government is assessing options for privatizing a general insurer and plans to raise the FDI cap in the insurance sector to 100%.

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Why are America’s Gen Z suddenly flocking to accounting?

Gen Z is stepping in as America confronts a severe accountant shortage, with hundreds of thousands leaving the field and most remaining professionals nearing retirement. Even as the tax system grows more complex, students—many outside business schools—are filling the gap through the IRS’s VITA programme, helping low-income families secure refunds while discovering a stable, high-value…

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From Bihar to Bengal: How SIR is reshaping voter rolls; a deep dive into how it works

India’s voter rolls are undergoing a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), a nationwide exercise to ensure accuracy. While the Election Commission calls it crucial for democracy, political parties allege it’s a politically motivated move to alter electoral outcomes, sparking debate and legal challenges. The process aims for clean rolls but faces opposition concerns.

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