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The nose theory: When the British measured the noses of IndiansBritish administrator Herbert Hope Risley used nose measurements and other physical traits to classify Indians by supposed race and caste. ...- Who is Deepak Dhar? Indian physicist who worked with Richard Feynman wins Dirac Medal previously won by Stephen HawkingProfessor Deepak Dhar has been honored with the 2026 Dirac Medal for his remarkable contributions to the realm of statistical mechanics. Sh...
- In 2018, researchers tested 50 students to see if alcohol could improve foreign-language speaking; the surprising finding won an Ig Nobel PrizeA study found that a small alcohol dose improved foreign language pronunciation perception. Independent listeners rated Dutch speakers bett...
- CAS sparks trader backlash as losses mount, Sebi holds firmConcerns are mounting among traders regarding the recent shift to a closing auction system, which has led to significant price volatility. ...
- Quote of the day by Isaac Asimov: "The human mind works at low efficiency. Twenty percent is the..." — Inspiring life lessons on creativity, intuition, curiosity, innovation, critical thinking, and and how sudden flashes of insight unlock unseen potential by the visionary science fiction author and biochemistToday's Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov: The famous Quote of the Day by Isaac Asimov, "The human mind works at low efficiency. Twenty perc...
- Trade deals open new markets for Indian medical device makers, but import risks remain: AiMeDThe EU offers the biggest long-term opportunity for Indian medical device makers, while the UK has more immediate strategic value, says AiM...
- Psychology says people who are scared of roller coasters and fair rides don't always have motion sickness, their brain may simply be wired to detect dangerPsychology suggests that fear of amusement park or college fair rides is influenced by several interacting psychological processes rather t...
- Congress workers protest against ethanol-blended fuel outside Gadkari's Nagpur home; several detainedOn Monday, Youth Congress activists took to the streets in Nagpur to protest against E20 fuel, seeking to march to the home of Union Minist...
- Who was Franco Baresi? Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend passes away at 66Franco Baresi, one of the greatest defenders in football history, AC Milan captain, and 1982 FIFA World Cup winner with Italy, passed away ...
- How the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme could make India a global electronics manufacturing hubIndia's new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme prioritses scale and exports. This strategy aims to build a robust electronics manufacturing ...
- Betelgeuse has a companion star, Siwarha. Astronomers confirm the dying red giant isn't alone. Here's what it meansBetelgeuse's companion star discovered explained its variable brightness. Astronomers have confirmed Betelgeuse, a famous night sky star, h...
- War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishesDespite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as market...
- AI is changing college admissions and placements: How to pick the right engineering degree for the AI eraArtificial intelligence is reshaping Indian engineering education and career expectations. Traditional college admission formulas are now b...
- RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J asks regulated entities to review internal grievance redressal processesRBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J stressed reviewing internal grievance redressal processes. He asked regulated entities to design complain...
- Commerce Secretary to visit Geneva this week for India's trade policy review at WTOCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal is visiting Geneva this week to lead India's delegation for the WTO's eighth Trade Policy Review. The rev...
- Psychology says people who believe they're smarter than others aren't always narcissists, they may be filled with confidenceWhile narcissism can sometimes involve exaggerated beliefs about intelligence, simply believing you're highly intelligent is not enough to ...
- Chinese Proverb of the Day: "If you believe everything written in books, it would be better to have no..." — Timeless life lessons on independent thinking, intellectual awakening, and why true knowledge begins when curiosity challenges blind belief in an age overflowing with information and opinionsChinese Proverb of the Day: “If you believe everything written in books, it would be better to have no books at all.” At a time when millio...
- Heat Dome vs Heatwave: Key differences explained and why they matterHeat domes are atmospheric patterns causing prolonged extreme heat events. Heatwaves describe the actual period of unusually hot weather ex...
- Explained: Venezuela's complex and contested debt puzzleVenezuela faces a massive debt restructuring with creditors holding diverse claims. The nation's debt is estimated between $150 billion and...
- Lindsey Graham may be dead, but his ‘bunker-buster’ looms over IndiaSenator Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill remains a significant concern for India's energy security. This legislation targets countries purcha...
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