Great Apes and human beings have been laughing similarly for the last 15 million years: Study |

A recent study reveals that humans and great apes share remarkably similar laughter rhythms, suggesting this vocalization dates back 15 million years to a common ancestor. Researchers found consistent rhythmic patterns in the laughter of humans, chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, and orangutans when tickled. This ancient, shared vocal trait predates speech and offers insights into the…

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Swedish minister brought her 3-month-old baby to EU meeting; viral video highlights the country’s generous parental leave system |

The clips have gone viral on social media. When ministers from across Europe gathered in Luxembourg on Thursday to discuss climate policies, one moment quickly stole the spotlight. Swedish climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her 3-year-old son, Adam, to the EU council meeting to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies that don’t force women…

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Karumbeswarar Temple: Inside ‘Diabetes Temple’: The ancient Tamil Nadu shrine where devotees believe ants carry away their illness

It’s hard to imagine that visiting a temple can help ease diabetes. But in the quiet village of Koilvenni in Tamil Nadu, thousands of devotees believe that a visit to the ancient Karumbeswarar Temple helps. Popular as India’s “Diabetes Temple,” the Karumbeswarar Temple has gained immense popularity for a unique ritual involving sugar, ants, and…

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Passport application fees hiked from July 1: What it means for Indian travellers planning their next international trip

In a latest update, the government of India has announced plans to revise passport application fees across several categories. The new charges will come into effect from July 1, 2026, making fresh passports, reissues and Tatkal services more expensive than ever. For travellers, a passport is the first travel document needed to explore the world….

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‘Noida is better than Europe’: Indian traveller’s remarks ignite debate over Sweden, Germany and Austria

A post is going viral on Instagram for an Indian traveller’s personal take on European destinations. But the video by traveller Anmol Raina (@anmolraina13) has sparked an unexpected conversation among travel enthusiasts after he stated, “Noida is better than Europe”. He meant that Indian cities like Delhi, Noida or Gurugram offered him a better overall…

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