Spread the love A poster of Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) during the seventh day of a hunger strike by CJP. (PTI Photo) It began with just six words on ‘X’ on May 16, posted in frustration: “What if all cockroaches come together?” Few could have predicted that the post would ignite one of the most closely watched student-led protests, culminating...
Dangerous parasite spreads north into US, but one smell may stop it
Spread the love Photo: CDC website A research project that quite literally involves studying stink may help protect livestock, pets and wildlife from one of the most destructive parasites in the Americas. At Colorado State University, professor Jessica Metcalf is investigating the foul-smelling chemical signals that attract the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating blowfly whose return to the United States...
India script history, equal world record for most 200-plus T20I totals in a year
Spread the love Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India continued their batting revolution in T20 Internationals on Saturday, matching their own world record for the most 200-plus totals in a calendar year after piling up 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I.The 219-run effort was India’s ninth 200-plus total in T20Is in 2026, drawing level...
Zandi says tariffs fueling US price surge; claims policy shift could quickly cool inflation
Spread the love Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi has now raised a new warning for Americans. Zandi said that America’s stubborn inflation problem is not a mystery but it’s the result of deliberate policy decisions. In a breakdown shared via a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) Zandi noted that inflation has run above the Federal Reserve’s 2%...
Energy security: What India’s crude, LPG & LNG strategic reserves strategy should look like
Spread the love Experts point out that India’s strategic petroleum reserve policy should evolve into a broader energy security strategy that covers crude oil, LPG, and LNG. India’s energy security has been in sharp focus since the start of the US-Iran conflict. The need for robust strategic reserves to counter impact of global supply disruptions cannot be overstated.India’s dedicated Strategic...
Pradhan quits: What oppn can learn from CJP-led students protest
Spread the love Dharmendra Pradhan quits: What opposition can learn from CJP-led students protest NEW DELHI: “Jhukti hai duniya, jhukhane wala chahiye” : These are remarks by Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of Cockroach Janata Party, after Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following massive sustained protests by students against NEET-UG examination paper leak.“We have done it. Dharmendra Pradhan...
’25–30% of Indians have varicose veins’: Here’s when you should get a Doppler Test
Spread the love 4 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 06:00 PM IST Gastroenterologist Dr Pal Manickam recently highlighted varicose veins, claiming that 25–30% of Indians are affected by the condition. In a video shared online, he urged people not to ignore symptoms such as sudden leg pain and swelling, recommending a Doppler ultrasound for timely diagnosis. He also warned about...
‘This was a warning from students & oppn’: Rahul attacks Centre, PM Modi after CJP ends stir
Spread the love NEW DELHI: The Cockroach Janta Party has called off its protest at Jantar Mantar, which has lasted for more than a month. This call was made after the government accepted their key demands, including the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.“Government accepted all our demands after 36 days of protest; we urge everyone to peacefully withdraw...
Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott helped write a ‘donation playbook’ for Snap founder
Spread the love Snap co-founder Evan Spiegel and his wife, supermodel Miranda Kerr, recently made a multimillion-dollar donation that will wipe out $550 million in medical debt for over 261,000 Californians. Interestingly, this sophisticated philanthropic model was pioneered by MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos ex-wife, who has donated more than $26 billion to over 2,700 non-profit organisations through her platform, Yield...
After poaching erased wildlife, 12 giraffes may rescue this Uganda reserve
Spread the love Representative image On a chilly morning in Uganda’s largest national park, rangers did more than prepare for a conservation mission: they prepared to protect the future of one of Africa’s most iconic animals. With quiet coordination, a few songs, and a great deal of expertise, wildlife officials began moving 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National...
