Sarthak, who uncovered CBSE-OSM irregularities, shares a message for CJP and Abhijeet Dipke ahead of June 6 protestCBSE-OSM whistleblower Sarthak Sidhant urges student movements to focus on genuine causes over online attention, emphasizing the need for m...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
In the 1930s, rubber factory workers drank alcohol and suddenly felt sick. It wasn't just a workplace illness, it led to the discovery of Antabuse, helping millions quit drinkingAn accidental discovery in a rubber factory in the 1930s revealed that workers exposed to tetraethylthiuram disulfide experienced severe re...
02 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
25 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Why losing some friendships may not be a loss at all? Lebanese-Canadian psychologist Gad Saad says, ‘Anyone who is willing to end a relationship because of a reasoned difference of opinion is…’Gad Saad's quote on relationships argues that true friendships can withstand reasoned differences of opinion, suggesting relationships endi...
25 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Centre cracked down on CJP after IB warning on possible unrest, claim Maharashtra Cong leadersMaharashtra Congress leaders accuse the ruling BJP of suppressing public dissent by blocking social media accounts of the satirical 'Cockro...
24 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
'Asli kaam ka waqt aagya': Cockroach Janta Party launches new campaign after crossing BJP’s Instagram follower count, hits 20 millionNewly launched satirical movement Cockroach Janta Party demands Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak. Found...
22 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Cockroach Janta Party to Parasitic Front: How political memes are taking over the internetOnline satire groups, the Cockroach Janta Party and National Parasitic Front, have surged in popularity following controversial remarks abo...
21 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
In the shadow of COVID, health officials fight panic over Hantavirus outbreakA hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked public concern. Health officials are working to communicate clearly, drawing lessons fro...
15 May, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Raccoon poop on your deck? The CDC cleanup steps most people skip and why it mattersRaccoon droppings on your deck hide a serious health threat. Microscopic parasite eggs from raccoon roundworm can linger for years, even af...
11 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Why Some Birds Destroy Their Own Eggs on PurposeBirds sometimes destroy or abandon their own eggs, a behavior driven by survival strategies. Factors like brood parasitism, predation, and ...
17 Mar, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Why Some Urban Birds Build Nests with Cigarette Butts: A Surprising Survival StrategyCity birds are using discarded cigarette butts to build better nests. House finches and house sparrows incorporate these butts for warmth a...
10 Mar, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
'Kissing bug' sparks alarm in US as this deadly disease is spreading without warning signs. All FAQs answeredChagas disease, a potentially fatal parasitic illness transmitted by kissing bugs, is spreading rapidly in the US, with as many as 100,000 ...
08 Sep, 2025, 09.06 PM IST
Flesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US Explained: Here’s what is New World screwworm infectionFlesh-eating parasite first human case detected in US has been confirmed. Officials report the Maryland patient has recovered, and no sprea...
26 Aug, 2025, 01.33 AM IST
Invisible parasites roam on your face every night while sleeping. Could they be causing skin problems?Every night while you sleep, microscopic eight-legged parasites called Demodex mites emerge from your pores and crawl on your face. Nearly ...
01 Jun, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
Vet warns pet owners after common dog behaviour linked to massive parasite inside woman’s bodyA rare case in Tunisia highlights the danger of letting dogs lick faces, potentially transmitting the Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm. A 2...
09 May, 2025, 09.53 AM IST
Drug-resistant malaria found near Indian borderThe spread of malaria parasites resistant to the drug artemisinin into India would pose a serious threat to the global control and eradicat...
20 Feb, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
India develops a synthetic anti-malaria drug as an alternative ArtemisininIndia has developed a powerful new malaria drug - an alternative to the global drug of choice Artemisinin - that promises to be a major boo...
24 Apr, 2012, 09.27 AM IST