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- Centre deploys national outbreak team to Gujarat, Rajasthan as Chandipura virus cases rise
- Japan's Takeda bets on dengue vax to reshape India playbookTakeda Pharmaceutical's new dengue vaccine Qdenga received approval in India. The vaccine is expected to launch commercially in early 2027....05 Aug, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
- Chandipura virus claims 22 lives in Gujarat: Why children are most vulnerable, what parents should watch for, symptoms, treatment and government actionGujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units r...05 Aug, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: 'I think the most exciting thing is that you expect people our age to know the music, but actually...' - music quote by English musician famously known for being The Beatles drummer on how songs can inspire generations and why lasting success is built on great workQuote of the day by Ringo Starr: Ringo Starr believes great music lasts for generations. He notes that younger people know Beatles music, w...05 Aug, 2026, 06.33 AM IST
- No plastic, only bamboo and wood pulp: How a Bengaluru NIFT alumnus built a sustainable packaging business with Rs 2 crore monthly revenueVaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...04 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- TikTok creator dubbed the internet's 'Dexter of mosquitoes' after bizarre insect experiments end in a growing 'graveyard notebook'A TikTok creator named Fatsocat documents unusual mosquito experiments for followers. He captures live mosquitoes and subjects them to vari...04 Aug, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Eric Dane: ‘The past contains regrets. The future remains unknown. So you have to…’ – ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star reminds us why the present is life's greatest giftQuote of the day: Actor Eric Dane's quote emphasizes living in the present moment. He urged cherishing each moment as the past holds regret...04 Aug, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Gujarat reports 35 Chandipura Virus cases, 22 deaths: Health Minister Praful PansheriyaGujarat has confirmed 35 Chandipura virus cases out of 184 people tested, with 22 deaths reported so far, Health Minister Praful Pansheriya...04 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic sideMosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon ...03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
- Jimmy Cricket dies at 80: Beloved comedian behind 'And there's more!' passes awayComedian Jimmy Cricket, known for his catchphrase "And there's more!", has died at age 80. His family announced his passing on Monday, Augu...03 Aug, 2026, 10.45 PM IST
- In 1922, California introduced mosquitofish to eat mosquito larvae; within four years, they were in 30 counties and were later linked to native-species declinesIn 1922, California introduced mosquitofish in hopes of controlling mosquito populations. Although they were initially viewed as a solution...01 Aug, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
- Jaismine Lamboria wins gold in women's 57kg boxing at Commonwealth Games 2026Jaismine Lamboria secured a gold medal in the women's 57kg boxing category. She defeated Michaela Walsh from Northern Ireland in the final ...01 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Why does Google want to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida?Google seeks approval to release millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida. This initiative aims to reduce mosquit...31 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
- Farm-to-fork food safety fix on Niti Aayog menu; Wider testing, stricter enforcement plannedIndia is preparing a sweeping overhaul of its food safety framework. Measures include farm-to-fork tracking and expanded testing infrastruc...31 Jul, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
- Brazilian ecologist who migrated to the US in 1976 discovered why mosquitoes love human bloodMosquito attraction to human study: Walter Leal discovered nonanal, a compound humans and birds produce. This natural chemical proves irres...29 Jul, 2026, 02.39 AM IST
- 10,000-year-old disease that haunted Greeks and Chinese, weakened Civil War soldiers and caused 5% of 20th century deaths may finally have a weakness; Indian researchers find breakthroughScientists from India and Britain have identified a protein called Ark1 that acts as a control switch in the malaria parasite's cell divisi...27 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
- Famous African proverb of the day: 'If you ever thought you were too small to make a difference, you’ve never shared a...' — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, self-growth, leadership, resilience, courage, perseverance, and how minor actions can drive massive change by the ancient wisdom traditionToday's African Proverb of the Day offers a powerful life lesson in the simplest way. This timeless African wisdom proves that real impact ...25 Jul, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- Japanese drugmaker Takeda's Qdenga becomes first dengue vaccine approved in IndiaIndia's drug regulator has approved Takeda's Qdenga dengue vaccine, the first of its kind. This vaccine is expected to become available in ...21 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
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