Brazil is dealing with one of its worst dengue fever outbreaks in years, and scientists are trying something unusual to bring the numbers down. Instead of just relying on vaccines and mosquito spray, health teams are releasing genetically modified mosquitoes into several cities, hoping these lab-bred insects will help shrink the population of disease-spreading mosquitoes…
India vs England Women Live Score, One-Off Test: India produced a disciplined batting effort but were denied complete control by England’s late resurgence on the opening day of the one-off Women’s Test at Lord’s. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma all registered half-centuries as India were bowled out for 285 after enjoying several strong…
NSE Indices Limited announced the launch of Nifty500 Ahimsa Index based on ‘ethical’ practices NSE Indices Limited, the index services subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), announced the launch of Nifty500 Ahimsa Index, a new thematic index that tracks companies from the Nifty 500 universe that align with the principles of “Ahimsa” or non-violence.The…
It is one of the great family mysteries: two children can grow up in the same house, with the same parents, same rules and same meals, yet end up with completely different personalities. One sibling may be outgoing and confident, while the other is quiet and thoughtful. One may love risk, the other may prefer…
Aditi Govitrikar weighs in on how women are often hypers*xualized in films and how, after a certain age, they are specifically offered the roles of mothers and aunties, unlike male stars. (Instagram) Aditi Govitrikar, who is best known for her work in ‘De Dana Dan’ and ‘Paheli’, recently shared her thoughts on how the film…
Delhi University has revised the fourth-year UGCF credit structure for FYUP, increasing dissertation credits and reducing core papers. Teachers have objected to the move, alleging it bypassed statutory bodies and warning that the changes could affect academic standards while increasing the workload on both students and faculty members. Delhi University‘s decision to revise the credit…
Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Live Score, 3rd ODI: Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz won the toss and elected to bowl first against Zimbabwe in the third and final ODI at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday. After losing the first two matches, Bangladesh will be hoping to salvage some pride, while Zimbabwe will be aiming to…
Dixon Technology surged 3.5 per cent after announcement of JV with Vivo for manufacturing smartphones in India NEW DELHI: Govt approval for a manufacturing joint venture between China’s Vivo and Dixon Technologies could become the blueprint for how Chinese smartphone brands expand production in the country while navigating strict foreign investment rules.The approval clears a…
Heavy rains and flooding destroyed a snake farm in southern China. Hundreds of snakes, including venomous cobras, escaped into village floodwaters. Local residents were evacuated from their homes due to the dangerous reptiles. A team was dispatched to recapture the escaped snakes using specialized equipment. Officials advised residents to report any snake sightings immediately. Snakes…
Despite the OTT band, ‘Satluj’ is being screened across the country. On Friday, a screening was held in Jammu, which was attended by people from various districts. (YouTube) Diljit Dosanjh‘s movie ‘Satluj’ was removed from the OTT platform shortly after its digital release. Following the takedown, the film has been screened in multiple locations across…