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How a Sloth Bear Mother Carries and Protects Her Cubs in Ways No Other Bear Does

The Only Bear That Carries Its YoungOf all the world's eight bear species, only the sloth bear, Melursus ursinus, routinely carries cubs on her back, and she does it not for a few minutes but for months at a stretch. Cubs begin riding at around four to six weeks of…

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Rajasthan's Forgotten Village Road Trip Circuit: The Offbeat Desert Route Worth Taking

The Circuit Nobody Told You AboutMandawa does not have a single traffic light. The painted havelis here, merchant mansions covered floor to frieze in frescoes of steam trains, European women, and Hindu gods, sit in a town most Rajasthan itineraries skip entirely. This is the Shekhawati region, and it is…

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7 Monsoon Illnesses That Look Like a Mild Fever but Carry a Serious Infection Risk in India

DengueA 2023 report from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control recorded over 289,000 dengue cases across India in a single year, with the sharpest spikes running from July through October. The fever that arrives with it, sudden, high, accompanied by pain behind the eyes and aching joints, is…

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Rs 30 lakh a day on publicity: Rajasthan spent Rs 217 crore on government ads in 2 years

Rs 217 crore in just two years. That’s how much the Rajasthan government spent on advertisements – nearly Rs 30 lakh every day.

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Delhi-NCR weather July 13: IMD issues forecast for light rain, cloudy skies and strong winds

India Meteorological Department forecasts widespread rainfall across many parts of the country. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in northern, eastern, and northeastern regions. Delhi will experience partly cloudy skies with strong surface winds. Isolated light rain is predicted for Delhi-NCR and surrounding areas. Caution is advised in vulnerable locations…

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Monsoon activity subdued in large parts of India, Uttarakhand on red alert

Southwest monsoon activity remained subdued across most of India on Sunday. Heavy rainfall was confined to Uttarakhand, West Bengal, and northeastern states. Isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for northeast India and West Bengal. Uttarakhand experienced landslides, blocking numerous roads and causing evacuations. Dry weather prevailed across Rajasthan,…

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Mirabai's Devotion to Krishna: What Surrender Looks Like When It Costs You Everything

She Was Already Married Before She Met Her HusbandMirabai was four years old, by most accounts, when a wandering sadhu passed through her family's haveli in Merta, Rajasthan, carrying a small idol of Krishna. She asked her mother who the beautiful figure was. Her mother, half-joking, said: that is your…

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Eight women, minor die after surgery in two Rajasthan hospitals; state govt sends expert teams

Nine women and a minor died after surgeries in Rajasthan government hospitals over the past week. Inquiries have been initiated by the state government to ascertain the exact causes of these deaths. Expert teams are investigating the incidents in Bhilwara and Banswara districts for potential lapses. Preliminary reports have not…

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Central University of Rajasthan to hold online classes till August 14 to manage water resources

The Central University of Rajasthan will conduct its upcoming odd semester online. This temporary shift is due to weather forecasts predicting El Nino conditions and below-normal rainfall. The university aims for prudent water management on campus during this period. Classes will be held online from July 15 until August 14.…

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Rajasthan-born cardiologist Samin Sharma appointed Chief of Clinical Cardiology at Mount Sinai, New York

Dr Samin K Sharma, an interventional cardiology specialist, now leads Mount Sinai Hospital's cardiology division. He has dedicated over three decades to complex coronary care at this leading institution. Sharma's appointment is celebrated by diaspora organizations, particularly those from Rajasthan. These groups plan a special luncheon to honor his significant…

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5 Indian Festivals That Require Serious Travel Planning and Reward Every Bit of It

Kumbh Mela, PrayagrajThe largest peaceful gathering on earth draws between 40 and 50 million people over its full run, and the Maha Kumbh cycle, which falls every twelve years at Prayagraj, pulls even more. The Sangam, where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the invisible Saraswati converge, is the bathing point, and…

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National Medical Commission directs 70 colleges to comply with mandatory CCTV surveillance norms

Seventy medical colleges must now connect their NVRs to the National Medical Commission. These institutions failed to comply with mandatory CCTV surveillance regulations. The commission issued a public notice after repeated follow-ups proved unsuccessful. Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Delhi have the highest number of defaulting institutions. Non-compliant colleges must implement requirements…

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India Wildlife Safari Planning: What First-Timers Miss Before Booking a Tiger Reserve

The Permit System Will Confuse You the First TimeEvery national park in India divides its core zone into numbered safari zones, and each zone has a fixed daily quota of jeeps. Ranthambore, for instance, has six zones in its core area. Zones 1, 2, and 3 sit closer to the…

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Heavy rainfall in parts of Rajasthan; Chittorgarh, Bharatpur districts receive highest

Heavy rainfall soaked parts of Rajasthan in the past twenty-four hours. The meteorological department predicts more rainfall in the Bharatpur division on July tenth. Several districts recorded significant rainfall while some areas experienced high day temperatures. Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely at several places on Friday. Rainfall activity is…

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Weather tomorrow, July 10: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and more as monsoon covers entire India

Weather Tomorrow, July 10: IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on Friday as the southwest monsoon remains active after covering the entire nation. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand due to the interaction of multiple weather systems. The IMD has…

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Why Mumbai's Flamingos Thrive in Sewage Wetlands: What Their Survival Tells Us About Adaptation

A Beak Built for the Worst Water in the RoomThe lesser flamingo, Phoeniconaias minor, pumps its inverted beak roughly 20 times per second when feeding. Inside that beak sit rows of fine hair-like structures called lamellae, a biological filtration system so precise it can isolate cyanobacteria and microscopic algae from…

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Why Vultures Are Irreplaceable Scavengers and What Their Extinction Means for India's Ecosystem

A stomach that kills anthraxVultures have gastric acid with a pH close to 1, among the most corrosive digestive environments measured in any vertebrate. A carcass infected with anthrax, botulinum toxin, or rabies virus passes through that acid and exits neutralised. No other scavenger in India's food web does this.…

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What the Indian Peacock's Feathers and Display Are Actually Signalling Beyond Simple Mating

The Standard Story Has a ProblemThe peacock spreads roughly 200 feathers, each tipped with an iridescent eyespot, and the textbook explanation has always been the same: he is performing for a peahen who will judge his plumage and choose accordingly. It is a tidy story. It is also incomplete in…

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Why Your Bridal Mehendi Skin Prep Should Start 3 Months Before the Wedding Ceremony

Why the Colour Starts Long Before the ConeHenna dye, lawsone, binds to the keratin protein in the outermost layer of your skin. The richer that layer, the deeper the molecule penetrates, and the darker the stain. Skin that is dehydrated, exfoliated too aggressively, or stripped by harsh soaps has a…

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6 Nutrients Your Eyes Need for Better Vision That Most Indians Are Missing From Their Diet

Lutein: The filter your retina is running low onLutein is a carotenoid that deposits directly into the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. It acts as a biological filter against blue light and oxidative stress. The average Indian diet delivers roughly 1 to 2…

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How One Uranium Deal Could Transform India’s Future

India's future isn't just being shaped by highways, airports, or renewable energy—it may also depend on a silent fuel buried deep beneath the earth. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his Australia visit, one proposed agreement has captured global attention: a long-awaited uranium supply deal. At first glance, it looks…

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Weather Tomorrow, July 7: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, UP and more. Check full state-wise forecast for next 24 hours

IMD weather update: India braces for a deluge as the Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across numerous states on Tuesday, July 7. A depression over Jharkhand is driving widespread showers, with thunderstorms and gusty winds also expected. The monsoon's advance is anticipated to cover more regions, including…

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Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 6-7): Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, MP, Odisha, Kerala on high alert as IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning across India

Weather Today and Tomorrow: India's southwest monsoon is intensifying, with the IMD issuing multiple rainfall alerts for July 6-7. Heavy to extremely heavy downpours are expected across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka, and Himalayan states. Residents are urged to exercise caution due to potential thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty…

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Lucknow's Awadhi Food Culture Is So Specific It Cannot Be a Stopover

The Galouti Tells You Everything Before You Take a SeatThe galouti kebab was invented for a Nawab who had lost his teeth. That is not a legend, it is a design brief. The cooks of the Awadhi court in the 18th century ground meat so fine, with so many spices…

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Weather Today and Tomorrow (July 5-6): IMD warns of extremely heavy rain in Mumbai, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha; thunderstorms, lightning likely in Delhi, Rajasthan, Bihar and Telangana

Weather Today and Tomorrow: India braces for intense monsoon activity on July 5-6, with extremely heavy rainfall predicted for western and central regions. Mumbai and surrounding areas are under a red alert. Northern, eastern, and northeastern states will also see widespread showers, while hill states face landslide and flash flood…

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