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Doctors said father’s kidney transplant was difficult. Still, his 18-year-old son, fresh off scoring 92% in Class 12, donated a kidney and made the impossible happenA remarkable Father's Day story unfolds as 18-year-old Ali donated a kidney to his father, Abid Raza, who was battling severe kidney failur...20 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST- Psychology explains why people often seem more attractive when they make you laugh, and what affect it has on youAttraction extends beyond physical appearance, with humor playing a significant role in shaping perceptions. Laughter signals intelligence,...19 Jun, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: “He who has a why to live for can...” why purpose, not circumstances, often decides who keeps going when life becomes unexpectedly hard — learn the uplifting wisdom from the philosopher who challenged the world to think beyond comfort and hardshipQuote of the day by Friedrich Nietzsche: “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” We often wonder why some people break unde...19 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
- In 1991, archaeologists tested a lump of ancient chewing gum from Scandinavia, it unexpectedly preserved the DNA of a person who lived 5,700 years agoArchaeologists are uncovering ancient secrets from chewed birch pitch. These small lumps, found across Scandinavia and northern Europe, are...18 Jun, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- In 1962, a French geologist descended into a dark underground cave, but when he emerged more than two months later, he had lost track of time and helped reveal the human body's internal clockMichel Siffre's 1960s cave experiment revealed a hidden internal clock within humans. Isolated from all external time cues, his own sense o...18 Jun, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
- In 1907, a Canton janitor's asthma got so bad he rigged a fan motor, broomstick, and pillowcase into a vacuum: His cousin's husband, W.H. Hoover, bought the patent in 1908Meet James Murray Spangler, the janitor whose battle with asthma sparked an ingenious innovation in 1907: the electric suction sweeper. Cra...17 Jun, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- A World War II-era drug just helped patients go from 7 bathroom trips a night to just oneMayo Clinic researchers found a new way kidneys manage water. This discovery uses an old drug, probenecid, to reveal a pathway independent ...17 Jun, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
- In 1953, scientists pieced together a twisted molecule, and DNA finally had a shapeScientists uncovered DNA's double helix structure in 1953. James Watson and Francis Crick proposed the model. It explained how genetic info...16 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- The biggest financial mistake NRIs make is assuming distance equals preparednessEarning abroad and sending money home consistently fosters a false sense of security for NRIs. This confidence becomes a blind spot, as fin...15 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
- The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
- FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls Karnataka's stand on Jan Aushadhi Kendras as Congress pettiness, rejects tax devolution chargeThe Jan Aushadhi scheme had made medicines up to 60% cheaper and helped families save nearly Rs 40,000 crore across the country, Sitharaman...14 Jun, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab approved in India, but neurologists flag cost, access barriersA new drug for Alzheimer's, donanemab, has arrived in India. It aims to slow the disease's progression by clearing brain plaques. While off...14 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
- Just 4 exercises for 4 minutes per day: Study shows surprising fitness benefits in older adultsA new study reveals that just four minutes of daily exercise can significantly boost strength, balance, and physical function in adults age...13 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- In 1972, archaeologists opened a Han tomb and found bamboo slips, and lost military classics stepped back into viewRecent excavations of ancient tombs in China have uncovered invaluable bamboo slips from Han-era burials, shedding light on early Chinese t...12 Jun, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Stop chasing 10,000 steps daily: US entrepreneur Karl Mehta shares 7 simple walking habits that may control blood sugar level, improve healthThe 10,000-step goal, a marketing tactic, is challenged by research suggesting significant health benefits occur with around 7,000 steps da...11 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- In 1916, chemists hunting a soap substitute made a cleaner that worked in hard water, and laundry detergent changed washing foreverThe demand for cleaner solutions during World War I led to the invention of synthetic detergents. These groundbreaking products outperforme...09 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- In 1889, a physician noticed a sweet urine clue and helped point medicine toward insulinIn a groundbreaking moment in 1889, two German scientists, Joseph von Mering and Oskar Minkowski, uncovered a crucial link between the panc...06 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
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