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The rise of India’s art collectives and how they are reshaping identity, access, and creative practiceAcross India, new art collectives are emerging, focusing on identity, heritage, and marginalized voices. Groups like The Confluence Collect...
Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech RepublicEurope is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is ...
Tamannaah Bhatia’s nutritionist says one Indian fruit can cure your gut for good. It is available for just two months in a yearCelebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho reveals a humble Indian berry, gunda, as a secret to a healthier gut. This overlooked fruit, rich in f...
A 780,000-year-old tool secret is changing what we know about early humansA remarkable discovery is changing the story of human evolution. Scientists have found that early humans living 780,000 years ago carefully...
NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...
Cruise tourism can be a major multiplier for India’s travel and MSME sectorsIndia’s cruise tourism sector is sailing into a new phase of growth, creating opportunities for MSMEs across travel, hospitality, logistics...
General Motors layoffs: GM replaces over 1,000 workers with 50 robots at US flagship plant in Michigan, says "we are implementing..."General Motors Detroit plant robots: General Motors has introduced 50 collaborative robots at its Factory Zero plant, a move that has led t...
No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rainsMeghalaya, India's wettest region, faces heavy monsoon rains. Locals have a unique solution: knups, hand-crafted rain shields made from bam...
A new nanotech breakthrough could help heal dangerous wounds antibiotics can’t treatScientists are using nanomaterials to heal stubborn wounds that resist antibiotic treatment through a new era of smart wound care. These li...
In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
New Pashmina Board aims to put Ladakh's luxury fibre on the global mapLadakh is establishing the Ladakh Pashmina Development Board to boost its famed fibre worldwide. This new body will protect the Pashmina va...
Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
Bengaluru man's magic! In just 24 hours, he revives a forgotten pond; Now it holds twice the water and attracts Kingfishers, Herons & moreA dried-up Bengaluru pond, Bikkanahalli Kunte, has been revived in just 24 hours by environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and volunteers. After m...
Sanchita Ugale, 24 hours before her death, had made a post on Instagram. Kumkum Bhagya TV actress found hanging at her Mumbai homeYoung TV actress Sanchita Ugale was found dead at her Mumbai residence. The 22-year-old reportedly died by suicide. Police are investigatin...
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...
Why are some of Mongolia’s lakes called 'seas'? Here’s the likely reasonMongolia's landlocked geography might seem at odds with its large lakes often called "sea." This naming stems from the Mongolian word 'dala...
Five new K-dramas to watch this week on OTT starring Lee Jae Wook, Kim Mu-yeol, Lim Ji-yeon: Teach You A Lesson to Doctor on the Edge to My Royal NemesisNew K-drama episodes are here for fans. Doctor on the Edge offers romance on an island. Teach You A Lesson tackles school bullying with act...
In 1945, villagers digging for fertilizer in Upper Egypt found a sealed jar of codices, and Nag Hammadi changed the study of early ChristianityVillagers near Nag Hammadi found a sealed jar in 1945. Inside were thirteen ancient books. These books contained early Christian texts unkn...
Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
Varanasi to shift meat, fish and poultry shops out of city to these five locations before Sawan monthVaranasi meat and fish ban news: Varanasi Municipal Corporation plans to relocate hundreds of meat, fish, and poultry shops outside city li...