J&K Tragedy: 35 Dead in Vaishno Devi Landslide, Jammu Records Highest Rainfall in 52 Years
Jammu: At least 35 pilgrims lost their lives after a massive landslide struck the Vaishno Devi yatra route near Ardhkuwari in Katra district on Tuesday. The tragedy, triggered by incessant rainfall, has also left 20 others injured and forced the temporary suspension of the yatra. Officials said that most of the deceased hailed from Uttar […]
Electric Cars Cut Pollution Everywhere in the U.S., New Study Finds
A new study from the University of Michigan reveals that switching to electric vehicles (EVs) helps reduce greenhouse gas pollution across every county in the United States, regardless of where people live or drive. This in-depth analysis, published in Environmental Science & Technology, compared 35 different combinations of vehicle types and powertrains, including gas, hybrid, […]
Why Do Indians Eat With Their Hands? A Tradition Too Delicious To Give Up
In India, eating is never just about filling the stomach. It’s about memory, intimacy, and culture. Which is why, from a lavish wedding feast to a train-side biryani, many Indians still reach for food with their hands. It’s not an affectation. It’s who we are. Food is Personal, Touch Makes it Intimate Think of the […]
Can a Governor Block a Money Bill? Supreme Court Raises Key Constitutional Question
The Supreme Court on Tuesday posed a sharp question: Can a Governor stop a money bill? The query came as a five-judge Constitution Bench examined the scope of Article 200 of the Constitution during hearings on a presidential reference. The bench, led by Chief Justice BR Gavai and including Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, PS […]
From “Kinnar” to Human: The Ongoing Struggle for Dignity
The foundation of human society is built on equality, respect, and freedom. Yet in reality, some groups are still pushed out of the social mainstream. Their identity, rights, and existence are denied. Those dismissed under labels like “Hijra” or “Kinnar” continue to struggle for their basic human rights. The term LGBTQ goes far beyond “Hijra” […]
Asteroid Bennu: Unlocking the Solar System’s Ancient Secrets
Asteroid Bennu is a fascinating relic of our solar system’s earliest epochs, offering scientists an unprecedented window into cosmic history. Bennu, targeted by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission, is composed of a complex mixture of materials from different regions, some even predating the solar system itself. It originated as a fragment from a larger “parent” asteroid that […]
CISF Begins Training All-Women Commando Team to Secure High-Risk Installations
In a major step toward strengthening gender representation in India’s security forces, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has begun forming its first-ever all-women commando team for counter-terrorist operations at high-security and sensitive installations across the country. A selected group of 100 female personnel, currently deployed in the Aviation Security Group (ASG) guarding civil airports, […]
Online Gaming Bill 2025: Dream11, MPL, Zupee Halt Cash Games After Parliament Nod
India’s biggest real-money gaming (RMG) platforms — including Dream11, Mobile Premier League (MPL), Zupee, and Gameskraft — have begun suspending paid contests after Parliament cleared the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025. The bill, approved by both Houses this week, bans all online money games where users deposit funds with the expectation of […]
Supreme Court Modifies Order on Stray Dogs, Calls Earlier Directions “Too Harsh”
The Supreme Court on Friday eased its earlier directive on the management of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, observing that a blanket ban on releasing treated animals back to localities was “too harsh.”A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said the August 11 order, which required civic bodies to remove all strays […]
Study Reveals Paying Third-Party Punishers Can Actually Undermine Cooperation
A newly published study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences challenges long-held ideas about how punishment encourages cooperation in society. For years, many scientists thought that having “third parties”, people not directly affected by wrongdoing, punish selfish behavior was crucial for groups to work together harmoniously. But the new research suggests that […]