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Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: “If I had my life to live over again, I would have made a rule to read some...” — The profound wisdom from the evolution pioneer: Ignoring music, poetry, and beauty can slowly rob the human soul of happinessCharles Darwin quote of the day is gaining fresh attention in 2026 as millions struggle with burnout, stress, screen addiction, and emotion...
What the X chromosome revealed about Neanderthals and early humansNew genetic research reveals ancient human and Neanderthal interactions followed a surprising pattern. Scientists found more modern human D...
How ultrasound plays critical role in healthcare and why PC-PNDT Act deserves careful reformIndia's PC-PNDT Act, enacted to curb female foeticide, has had a modest impact on sex ratios over 30 years. While the law's intent is valid...
Quote of the day by Charles Darwin: ' "A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives....' ; life lessons from British biologistCharles Darwin believed true morality stems from self-reflection and admitting errors. His insights, shared in 'The Descent of Man', highli...
These large-caps have ‘strong buy’ & ‘buy’ recos and an upside potential of up to 25%It is not every day that you see crude oil prices moving higher and the Asian markets, including India, also inching higher. Now, as an inv...
Beti Bachao from real foeticideDespite positive strides in the sex ratio at birth, female foeticide in India remains a pressing issue. Laws alone can't solve this deep-ro...
He was a Navy SEAL, Harvard doctor, and NASA astronaut: The incredible journey of a man who mastered three elite careers and succeeded in themJonny Kim, a Korean immigrant's son, achieved remarkable success in the Navy SEALs, Harvard Medical School, and as a NASA astronaut. He com...
Pakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to claim asylum in UK: ReportAn undercover investigation reveals a scheme where migrants pay thousands to immigration advisers. They allegedly create fake stories to cl...
Child sex ratio: Concern over misuse of technology exacerbating gender imbalancesThe primary concern discussed at the meeting was the declining child sex ratio (CSR) and sex ratio at birth (SRB) in the country, indicativ...
President Pranab Mukherjee launches 'Selfie with Daughter' mobile app" 'Selfie with Daughter' has become a worldwide movement against female foeticide and sex selection," the president said.
Supreme Court slams Google, Yahoo and Microsoft for sex selection kit adsThe bench in their harsh observations accused these intermediaries of having no respect for Indian law which bans sex determination tests a...
Sex selective abortions: Health Minister JP Nadda for 'change from within'Nadda assured the support to the movement which aims to cover more than 6000 areas including villages, towns and districts in a number of s...
More girls die than boys in India in under-five age group: UN reportOverall, men outnumber women in eastern Asia, southern Asia, Oceania, and western Asia, according to ‘The World’s Women 2015’ report.
Don't advertise pre-natal sex selection technology: Microsoft tells Supreme CourtMicrosoft submitted before SC that it never advertised any pre-natal sex selection technologies on its website in violation of Indian laws.
Skewed sex-ratio may force Chinese men to marry foreignersThe skewed sex ratio was attributed to sex-selective abortion and preference for a male child as also seen elsewhere in Asia.
- UK MPs want probe into possible sex-selection in immigrants
The EDM, which has cross-party support, is tabled to initiate a debate on the issue in Parliament as soon as possible.
- HC upholds ban on sex selection
The Bombay High Court today upheld a legal provision, which bans technique of sex-selection before conception.