Psychology says people who never cut birthday cakes may not dislike celebrations; here’s what it reveals about them |

Walk into almost any birthday or anniversary gathering and there is a good chance the cake appears at some point. Candles are lit, cameras come out and everyone pauses for the familiar ritual before the celebration continues. It has become such an accepted part of marking personal milestones that many people barely question it. Yet…

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Big breakthrough at IIT Kanpur: Scientists solve immune system mystery, opening door to better medicines

Scientists at IIT Kanpur have uncovered how a little-understood immune system receptor works, solving a question that has puzzled researchers for years and helping improve medicine targeting.The study, led by Professor Arun K Shukla, focused on a receptor called C5aR2, which plays a role in the body’s immune response. While a similar receptor known as…

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Temasek Investments: Temasek widens scope of India investments

Singapore’s state-owned investor Temasek is widening its scope of investments in India (representative image) MUMBAI: Singapore’s state-owned investor Temasek is widening its scope of investments in India, a market where it has been traditionally focused on consumer, financial services and healthcare spaces.The company will bet on areas such as industrials as the country sharpens its…

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Bengal ranks high in agriculture and health, low in environment and public infra: Report | Kolkata News

Kolkata: Bengal presents a starkly divided picture of development, showcasing strides in farming and public health while displaying a collapse in environmental management and infrastructure, a study revealed.The study report titled ‘State of India’s Environment 2026: In Figures’ , released by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), ranked all 28 states and eight Union Territories…

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Tapanuli Orangutan: World’s rarest great ape pushed to the brink after a deadly storm? Study suggests we might lose the Tapanuli orangutan, only discovered in 2017

A recent cyclone in Sumatra killed approximately 58 Tapanuli orangutans, representing about 7% of the critically endangered species. This devastating loss, caused by relentless rain and landslides, pushes the world’s rarest great ape closer to extinction. Researchers warn that such extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent due to climate change. Photo via…

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India’s power sector set for strong FY27 growth on rising demand, capacity additions: Report

India’s power sector is expected to stay charged through FY27 as surging electricity demand, record peak power consumption and continued capacity additions fuel growth, a report by 360 ONE Capital said.The brokerage said that electricity consumption is expected to remain resilient as industrial and commercial activity gathers pace, creating favourable conditions for power utilities. Companies…

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Humanoid robots perform live surgery for the first time in world-first medical breakthrough |

pc: University of California San Diego Robotic surgery has become a familiar part of modern healthcare, but the machines used in operating theatres are usually purpose-built systems designed for a narrow set of tasks. humanoid robots, despite rapid advances in recent years, have largely remained outside the surgical environment. That has now begun to change….

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