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African proverb of the day: 'He who does not cultivate his field will die of...' - motivational life lessons on hard work, discipline, personal responsibility, value of consistent effort and understanding why some people succeed and others don'tAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying highlights the essential link between consistent effort and tangible rewards. This ancient wi...
What is the West Nile virus discovered in California? Symptoms, treatment, vaccines and all details explainedWest Nile virus has been detected in California after two dead crows tested positive in San Diego County, prompting officials to urge mosqu...
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...
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try...'-The African Proverb that proves one person can make a lot of impactAfrican Proverb of the Day: An African proverb, "If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito...
Why Your Bat House Might Not Fix Mosquitoes the Way You ThinkBat houses offer shelter for bats, a vital role in conservation efforts. While bats do eat insects, including mosquitoes, this is not a gua...
Quote of the day by Harrison Ford: '‘May the Force be with you’ is charming but it’s not important. What’s important is that you...' Lessons on work culture, success and human nature by American actor known for playing Indiana JonesQuote of the day by Harrison Ford shares a message about becoming your own force and helping others through personal effort and responsibil...
Trump’s Hormuz blockade has deepened a historic shipping crisisThe Strait of Hormuz has effectively shut to global shipping after the US, led by Donald Trump, imposed a blockade on Iran-linked vessels, ...
Artemis II may chase “Planet B,” but the real fix for Earth does not lie in escaping itHumans are exploring space for a new home. However, a radical idea suggests shrinking people to solve Earth's resource problems. Smaller hu...
World Malaria Day 2024: Tips for speedy recoveryWorld Malaria Day 2024 highlights malaria's global impact. Prevention tips include protective clothing, mosquito nets, and eliminating bree...
"Mosquito Tornado" leaves Pune residents seeking relief; video goes viralThe current surge in mosquitoes in Pune is attributed to favorable weather conditions creating breeding grounds for these insects. Effectiv...
Transforming mosquitoes from foes to friends in the battle against dengue fever; Everything explainedIn Honduras, where 10,000 people are known to be sickened by dengue each year, Doctors Without Borders is partnering with the mosquito prog...
Artificial light may aid in controlling malaria, likely to alter mosquito biologyThe use of artificial lights can trick malaria-transmitting mosquito species that feed nocturnally into behaving as if it's daytime.
World Malaria Day: The disease spreads only in monsoon & other myths bustedOne cannot have long-lasting immunity from malaria.
A sigh of relief: Mosquitoes cannot spread Covid-19But that exoneration will not alter their status as Public (Health) Enemy No. 1.
India’s malaria crisis has a drone solutionWater-borne diseases appear to be a quintessential problem in the country. A simple solution lies in cleaning large water bodies, which are...
Humans too stung by mosquitoes to changeThat is why the day dedicated to them is always spent in denunciation, not praise.
Fever, back pain, and headaches? Don't ignore malaria symptoms, it could be fatalMalaria has been a major cause of concern around the world.
Did you know Bengaluru was the centre of Nobel Prize-winner Ronald Ross's work on malarial parasite?Ross’s study of parasite in Bengaluru won him 1902 Nobel Prize for medicine.
Lives of compassionGood friend and fellow columnist Vithal C Nadkarni informed us here a couple of days back how the Dalai Lama brought the house down during ...