ALERT! New coronavirus found in China's Wuhan

A Chinese team of virologists have found a new bat coronavirus that carries the risk of animal-to-human transmission because it uses the same human receptor as the virus that causes Covid-19, a......

Sangam water unfit for bathing, contains faecal bacteria: Govt data

The Ganga water at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, where lakhs of people are taking a holy dip every day during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, is currently unsafe for bathing as it exceeds the prescribed......

As pure 'as alkaline water': UP quotes scientist on Sangam water

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a release, quoting a scientist to "debunk doubts" about the purity of Ganga water at the Maha Kumbh and assert that the river water is as pure "as......

Covid-19: China refutes claims of 'gain-of-function' research at Wuhan lab

China has said its bio-lab in Wuhan, which faced allegations of leaking the COVD-19 causing the global pandemic, has never engaged in gain-of-function studies on coronavirus amid allegations......

What Tech Risks Will the World Face in 2025?

While advancements in biotechnology hold immense promise for health and innovation, they also come with significant risks if misused. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

Of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and trade deals

US President Donald Trump's announcement on imposing reciprocal tariffs has created an uncertain trade environment between India and America, though the plan for a major trade deal could help......

'Tariffs will hurt insurance, patients and everyone'

'If people have to build new facilities, and by the time they are operational, it will be time for a new President in the US.' Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters After registering a net profit of Rs......

Rupee Slide: Tough Times For Overseas Corporate Debt

Raising overseas debt has become prohibitively expensive due to the depreciating rupee. Photograph: Kind courtesy Jatinder Jeetu/Pixabay Indian companies' foreign borrowings plunged 20.2 per cent......

'Doors Don't Open Easily For Us'

'We have to keep knocking on it before we get a response.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Anjana Sukhani/Instagram Anjana Sukhani has acting for 23 years in films like Salaam-e-Ishq, Golmaal Returns,......

Be A Part of Nayanthara's Life

Superheroes, snowmen, freedom fighters, Sukanya Verma lists everything the OTT channels have to offer this week.   Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairy TaleWhere to watch: NetflixLanguage: English......

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

'My trajectory right now is five steps forward, two steps backwards.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Meenakshi Seshadri Meenakshi Seshadri has always had the guts to be unique among Bollywood's......

'End of war on women's sports'

Trump signs order banning participation of transgender athletes IMAGE: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order banning transgender girls and women from participating in women’s......

In a 1st, Indian university grows spinach tissue in space

The spinach callus tissue, sent by Amity University-Mumbai to space, has shown signs of growth in the POEM-4 module that is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 350 kms, scientists associated with......

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at Paris 2024, is facing mounting calls to be stripped of her medal.A leaked medical report reveals that Khelif has......

Jolt for transgender cricketers in England

In March, the United Kingdom's then sports minister Lucy Frazer called on sporting bodies in the country to reassess their rules on transgender athletes competing in women's sports to ensure......

From Mali to Spain, albino runner now chases Paris gold

Iglesias was born in Mali with albinism, a genetic condition that inhibits the production of melanin which pigments the skin, hair and eyes. Albinism impairs her visual perception by 90%, but thick......