Like the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a strategically important maritime shipping route. In March 2026, India was faced with an unprecedented oil supply and price shock. Four months from then, India has managed to successfully secure its crude supplies through a diversified procurement basket relying mainly on Russian crude to tide...
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Can Pithoragarh’s bn-yr-old fossils help it become India’s first Unesco Global Geopark?
Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand has revealed ancient stromatolite fossil colonies. These fossils represent some of Earth’s earliest known evidence of life. Researchers found similar geological formations in nearby areas, suggesting regional significance. UNESCO Global Geoparks recognize significant geological sites for conservation and development. India currently lacks a UNESCO Global Geopark, with Pithoragarh as a strong...
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‘When I needed someone, he was there’: PV Sindhu recalls Kohli’s role in comeback
PV Sindhu credits Virat Kohli for comeback (Image: Agencies) PV Sindhu has opened up on how a conversation with Virat Kohli helped her overcome one of the most difficult phases of her career following a serious injury in 2025, eventually inspiring a remarkable comeback that culminated in a historic Japan Open title.The two-time Olympic medallist...
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Amitabh Bachchan, 83, now clarifies cryptic post on surgery
4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 22, 2026 04:01 PM IST Amitabh Bachchan, 83, has now clarified his cryptic post and said that he is “fine” and has not undergone any surgery. “I am fine .. misunderstood post …I was giving an example ..That the period after a surgery or ICU incident the most difficult time...
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Amitabh Bachchan, 83, reveals ICU stay; calls ‘homecoming’ the hardest phase
5 min readNew DelhiJul 21, 2026 05:00 PM IST Amitabh Bachchan, 83, revealed that he underwent surgery and was in the ICU (intensive care unit) before coming back home. “…in Hospital in a surgery and in the ICU, under the care of proficient Doctors and medical Staff .. a discharge .. and a homecoming ..(sic)”...
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CJP removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, condemns ‘deeply insensitive actions’
Cockroach Janta Party removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party has removed its spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after viral videos surfaced showing him during the police crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar, calling his conduct “deeply insensitive” and “unacceptable.““We strongly condemn the deeply insensitive actions of our spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, whose videos surfaced...
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New US visa rule gives OPT students temporary extension filing exemption
New US visa rule gives OPT students temporary extension filing exemption (Representational AI image) The final rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) which has eliminated the duration of status (D/S) regime, with one which grants a fixed tenure of stay to international students, provides for a transition for those undergoing optional practical...
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Zoopharmacognosy — when animals medicate themselves
An interesting review by G. Allen et al. in Scientific Reports (16,18690: 2026)reports on how orangutans, which are still present in the Sebangu forest in Central Kalimantan region in Indonesia, treat themselves by mixing saliva with the leaves of a plant botanists that call dracaena (a member of the asparagus family) and applying the mixture...
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US mosquito spraying backfires as insects evolve resistance across 84% blocks
Representative image In many parts of the eastern United States, getting rid of mosquitoes has become just another household service. Homeowners hire private companies to spray their yards, or they buy insecticides and foggers themselves, hoping to reclaim summer evenings from constant bites. But new research from North Carolina State University suggests those choices may...
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‘Hello space, we’ve arrived’: How Vikram-1 spells India’s ‘Aagaman’ in elite club
Vikram-1 and signature of those who built it (Credit: Skyroot Aerospace) 4… 3… 2… 1… 0. A plume of fire lights up the launch pad. “And we have liftoff!” Vikram-1 soars into the sky, marking a defining moment for India’s private space sector.But this wasn’t just another rocket launch. For the first time, an Indian...
