oto Credit: VIRENDER SINGH NEGI/PTI Uttarakhand has become the first State in the country to bring in a uniform civil code (UCC). But the code, which came into effect on January 27, has drawn sharp criticism for being intrusive and promoting state control in personal relationships, including marriages, divorces, matrimonial disputes, and live-in relationships, as well as […]
The action film based on the life of Sambhaji, who succeeded his father Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha kingdom, to the throne, has become the subject of a raging controversy. With the brutality that Sambhaji faced when he refused to bow before the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb reinvigorating stories of the Maratha empire’s glory in people’s minds, Chhaava is expectedly […]
BJP leader PC George was on Friday granted bail by a court in this district in a hate speech case. A magisterial court in Erattupetta granted bail to George who had surrendered before it on Monday and was remanded to police custody on the same day. He had surrendered before the court after the Kerala High […]
Researchers have long been intrigued by the significant overlap between human and mouse genomes, given the evolutionary distance between the two species. Recent studies have provided insights into this phenomenon, highlighting both the similarities and differences in gene regulation and expression. Key Findings: These insights not only enhance our understanding of mammalian genetics but also […]
The omnipresence of tuberculosis (TB) in the pages of history and literature is testimony to how the disease has plagued generations across the world and continues to be a major problem even today. India bears over a quarter of the global TB burden. Political will in India has helped drive a great deal of progress […]
When the BBC reported a shift in contraception use from “hormonal” products like the pill to “natural” fertility tracking apps among some women seeking abortions, many other women got in touch sharing their experiences. Their stories reveal how difficult it can be to find birth control that fits your lifestyle and has acceptable side effects. There are […]
Last month, a school teacher in the western Indian city of Pune found her six-year-old son upset about homework. “I had erased some words and asked him to write them. I assumed he was angry and that’s why he was not holding the pencil properly,” she told the Indian Express newspaper. She never imagined his […]
“I just wanted to own a house and pay off my debts – that’s why I decided to sell my kidney,” says Zeya, a farm worker in Myanmar. Prices had soared after a military coup in 2021 triggered civil war. He could barely feed his young family and was badly in debt. They all lived in his […]
Nvidia has reported a significant surge in its fourth-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2025, driven by high demand for its AI chips. The company achieved record revenue of $39.3 billion, marking a 78% increase compared to the same period last year, and net income of $22.1 billion, an 80% rise year-over-year. A substantial portion […]
Instagram is reportedly considering launching a standalone app for its short-form video feature, Reels. This initiative, disclosed by Instagram head Adam Mosseri to staff members, aims to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s future in the United States. By offering a dedicated Reels app, Meta seeks to provide users with an experience similar to TikTok’s, […]
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