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In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...- How this 120+ year-old yogi & Padma awardee stayed so fit with a simple lifestyle continues to inspire generationsSwami Sivananda, the Padma Shri awardee and renowned yoga guru, continues to inspire millions even after his death in 2025. Known for his d...
- Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...
- Ancient disease pressures may have driven early human migration patternsNew research reveals malaria's profound impact on early human settlements across Africa. Scientists used advanced models to show how diseas...
- This tiny spider uses city lights to become an efficient urban predatorA minuscule spider, Pikelinia floydmuraria, is revolutionizing predator behavior studies by hunting prey significantly larger than itself. ...
- Studied under streetlights, fought mosquitoes: MP slum girl tops class 12 with 98.8%; says 'my father's eyes screamed: succeed or we’ll sink'Class 12 results: 18-year-old Chandni Vishwakarma from a Bhopal slum has topped the MP Board Class 12 exams 2026 with an outstanding 98.8%,...
- Mosquito: Premendra MitraGhanashyam-da, or Ghana-da, is a mysterious, ageless man whose stories span centuries and global events, from the Sepoy Mutiny to the Russo...
- "Getting haunted by mosquitoes": 16-year-old teen's bizarre post-breakup tale sparks online frenzyA peculiar tale recently emerged, delving into the mosquito-infested aftermath of a breakup. Shared by a 16-year-old Reddit user, @Real-Lev...
- UN authorises 2nd malaria vaccine, developed by Oxford University with help from Serum Institute of IndiaResearch suggests it is more than 75% effective and that protection is maintained for at least another year with a booster. Tedros said the...
- Bad Bunny's playful Instagram video with Kendall Jenner creates internet buzz | WatchBad Bunny, the acclaimed rapper, recently delighted his Instagram followers with a candid snippet starring none other than Kendall Jenner. ...
- This spooky season of Halloween, a look at 7 'creepy crawlies' that are absolutely crucial to Earth's ecosystemsTheir alien-looking bodies might seem like the stuff of nightmares, but the vast majority of invertebrate species are harmless.
- Uttar Pradesh writing new story of development: CM Yogi Adityanath"There was a time when eastern Uttar Pradesh was a hub of mafia and also cases of malaria, encephalitis and dengue were on surge in the reg...
- Quantum Leap: Gene editing could prove to be a game-changerA Chinese scientist, He Jiankui, claimed last year that he had created the world’s first gene-edited babies using Crispr, to make them resi...
- Mosquito breeding in record Bengaluru rain raises epidemic fearsThe BBMP has deployed health personnel drawn from unaffected zones to launch awareness campaigns as well as undertake fogging operations in...
- Date with history: A visit to the 10th century Vishnu temple in BengaluruThe temple, located in Domlur, dates back to the Chola Empire.
- States sit on funds while mosquito-borne diseases wreak havocTotal funds allocated by the central and state governments seem to have increased in the past few years but that's deceptive.
- Can creating genetically engineered mosquitoes could save millions of lives?Google's Linus Upson wants to 'start a biology project involving genetically engineered mosquitoes that would help wipe out other mosquitoe...
- Kodigehalli suffers open drain's stench mosquito menaceThe stink emanating from an open rajakaluve (stormwater drain) has made life difficult for them for years.
- This fish eats mosquito larvae, may keep malaria at bayUsing conventional techniques like spraying of insecticides, repellants, fogging and other chemicals to curtail the growth of mosquitoes no...
- China eyes North East India's Rs 350 cr mosquito net marketAbsence of local entrepreneurs in the sector has always left the potential to be enjoyed by traders from Bangladesh. China is now gradually...
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