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The Sarus Crane Mates for Life: The Biology of Monogamy and the Reality of Grief

The tallest flying bird in the world, and what it chose to do with thatGrus antigone, the sarus crane, stands up to 1.8 metres tall, making it the tallest flying bird on the planet. It lives across the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia, but its stronghold is the…

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How Kites and Eagles Have Mastered Urban India's Shifting Food Chain Without Human Help

The thermal highway above hot concreteBlack kites (Milvus migrans) are among the most studied urban raptors on the planet, and India holds some of their densest city populations. A 2014 study published in PLOS ONE by researchers including Julien Martin found that black kites in cities exploit the same thermals…

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Why a Kanjeevaram Silk Saree Is the Only Fashion Investment That Actually Gets Better With Age

The loom has been running for six hundred yearsThe weavers of Kanchipuram, a town about 75 kilometres southwest of Chennai, have been at this since at least the 15th century. The silk comes from Bangalore. The zari, real zari, in the traditional weave, is silver wire coated in gold, wound…

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Indian Curly Hair Types Actually Explained: Why the Western Chart Gets It Wrong

The Chart Was Not Built for Indian HairThe Andre Walker hair typing system, the 1-to-4, A-to-C grid that dominates every curl forum and shampoo label, was developed in the early 1990s in the United States, primarily to categorise the hair textures of Black and white American women. Indian hair was…

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Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Gautam Adani's criminal case

Brooklyn's top federal prosecutor stated he had no basis to dispute the Justice Department's decision. He was not the decisionmaker behind dropping the fraud and bribery case against Gautam Adani. The case involved alleged bribes for a solar power plant development in India. Adani's lawyers and the conglomerate have consistently…

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The Chakra System Was Never About Healing: What Tantric Texts Actually Taught About Prana and Consciousness

The Text Nobody Cites When They Sell You a CrystalThe most detailed classical account of the chakra system is the Sat-Chakra-Nirupana, written in the 16th century by the Bengali Tantric scholar Purnananda. It describes six primary chakras along the sushumna nadi, the central channel running through the subtle body, plus…

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Neem's Bitter Compounds Target Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Inflammation Better Than You Knew

The Bitterness Is the PointNeem's flavour is the first thing most people want to get past. Chew a fresh leaf and the bitterness hits the back of the throat in a way that feels medicinal before you've thought about it. That sensation is not incidental. The bitter compounds in neem,…

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6 Ayurvedic Herbs With Real Clinical Evidence: Ashwagandha, Turmeric, and More

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)The most clinically studied adaptogen in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia, ashwagandha has accumulated enough trial data to move beyond wellness-counter claims. A 2019 randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial published in Medicine found that 240 mg of standardised ashwagandha root extract daily reduced serum cortisol by 23% over 60 days. Participants…

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Lost job or retiring voluntarily with Rs 1 crore? Here's how to get maximum long-lasting monthly income from your savings

Financial planning for retirement: Early retirement necessitates careful financial planning for extended periods. A Rs 1 crore corpus may prove insufficient for early retirees in India. Experts suggest a diversified investment strategy for long-term financial security. This approach balances regular income with growth to combat inflation. Strategic asset allocation and…

The Economic Times

‘A revolutionary act to watch it’: the film India’s censors do not want you to see

Director Honey Trehan decries ‘dystopian’ opposition to his film depicting crackdown on Punjab’s separatist movement

The Guardian - UK

UK court denies bail to Indian captain of sanctioned Russian oil vessel

An Indian captain faces sanctions violation charges after his oil tanker was seized. He was denied bail by a London court due to flight risk concerns. A four-week trial is scheduled to begin in mid-December. The captain is accused of transporting sanctioned Russian oil products. Twenty-four crew members remain aboard…

The Times of India

In East India, a Marian shrine draws in Christian, Hindu and Muslim pilgrims

Each week for the last 13 years, 28-year-old Rimpa Chowdhury, who describes herself as a devout Hindu, has visited the Basilica of the Holy Rosary

The Independent UK

Civilisations, time and the turning wheel

Western confidence in linear progress has weakened due to recent global challenges. This has led to a renewed interest in Ibn Khaldun's cyclical theories of empires. Eastern traditions like those in China and India also expressed similar cyclical insights. Ibn Khaldun's empirical approach makes his ideas accessible to the modern…

The Economic Times

Engaged with US to minimise difficulties: MEA on new US visa rules

India is engaging US authorities regarding new visa rules. These changes will bar foreign students from longer stays. The new regulations end a decades-old policy of indefinite stays. Indian students now have fewer days to depart after graduation. The external affairs ministry seeks to minimize difficulties for Indian nationals.

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Teaching beyond the book: The next challenge for humanities

Humanities classrooms must embrace digital and visual forms alongside print texts. Students need to interpret campaign graphics and interactive archives effectively. Curriculum inertia prevents this necessary adaptation in many Indian universities. Integrating multimodal literacies requires dedicated hiring and curriculum updates. This ensures critical thinking tools match the current information landscape.

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Sugar Prices Benefit from Surging Crude Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) on Friday closed up +0.39 (+2.70%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +15.30 (+3.37%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Friday, with London sugar posting a 1-week high. Soaring crude oil prices on Friday spurred short covering in...

The Economic Times

Karnataka tops India with 41% share in software exports

Karnataka ranks first in the country by contributing 41% share to India's total software exports. Additionally, the state has maintained its top position by securing a 24% share in the nation's overall export sector. In terms of merchandise exports, the state holds the fourth position with a 7.78% share, following…

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Asean's risks by re-engaging Myanmar

Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's erstwhile senior general who seized power in February 2021, is on the move. After ramming through shoddy elections with patchy electoral participation last December and January, he now dons civilian garb as post-election president and was received on official visits by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi…

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Bangladesh's request to extradite Sheikh Hasina under scrutiny: New Delhi

India is currently examining a request from Bangladesh for extradition. Sheikh Hasina, the former prime minister, is reportedly planning her return. She fled Dhaka after her government collapsed in August 2024. A special tribunal sentenced her in absentia for alleged crimes. Bilateral relations are stabilizing after a period of tension.

The Economic Times

Weather tomorrow, July 18: Heavy rain alert for Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Kerala; monsoon likely to revive by month-end

India's southwest monsoon is forecast to strengthen in the coming days. Weather conditions are expected to improve across central and northern regions. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Delhi and northern Kerala will experience thunderstorms and rain over the weekend. Multiple active weather systems suggest a…

The Economic Times

India-EU Investment Protection Pact, GI agreements work in progress: Piyush Goyal

India and the European Union are progressing on investment protection and GI agreements. These pacts will create significant business opportunities for both sides. India is now connected to the entire European market through recent trade agreements. Estonia offers opportunities in education, defense, and skill development sectors. India has implemented reforms…

The Economic Times

''Irreplaceable loss'': Cricket fraternity pays tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers passed away in Barbados on Friday. He was widely regarded as the game's greatest all-rounder ever. Former Indian captains paid glowing tributes to his exceptional skills. Sobers' career spanned from 1954 to 1974, achieving remarkable records. His passing represents an irreplaceable loss for the entire…

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Why India wants NZ on its side

Today from The Detail: New Zealanders may have caught a brief glimpse of him during his 48-hour visit last week, but Modi's visit has longer lasting implications

The Economic Times

Government making all efforts for early release of AI-171 crash report: Naidu

The government is working to expedite the Air India flight AI-171 crash probe report. Minister K Rammohan Naidu stated the investigation is ongoing and resources are provided. He emphasized that rushing the process could compromise the truth and justice for victims. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau expects the draft report…

The Times of India

Indian immigrant Taranpreet Singh Sidhu found dead in Canada's Ontario

A 29-year-old truck driver who immigrated to Canada from India has been identified as the victim in a homicide investigation after his body was found inside a sewage culvert in Hamilton, Ontario.

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