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National Human Rights Commission Raises Concern Over School Infrastructure

Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) H L Dattu here on Monday expressed concern over poor infrastructure in schools, land acquisition without proper compensa...

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Living With Robots Will Change Humans in Unexpected Ways

We will love our robots. That much is hardwired into the human brain, according to Kate Darling, a research specialist at the MIT Media Lab.From the heartfelt outpouring of so...

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New Species Of Gibbon Discovered In China

Scientists have discovered a new species of gibbon living in south-west China’s rainforests. Although scientists had been studying the primate for some time, new researc...

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7 Stories That Define Women Empowerment

We’re high on inspiration. How wonderful is it to read stories of women who found their calling and acted on it? Today’s the perfect day to infect you with a dose ...

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India Reduces Baby Deaths But Still Hasn’t Met 2012 Targets

Of 36 Indian states and Union territories (UTs), the lowest IMRs were reported from Goa and Manipur with nine infant deaths per 1,000 live births First, the good news: 37 babi...

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With GIS Map Data, State Looks To Rationalise Schools

Karnataka has taken a big leap in the digital space by mapping all its 76,000 schools on a geographical information system (GIS) platform. This will now allow the government t...

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This Giant Vertical Farming Robot Is Coming For Your Crops

In 2011, the number of people on Earth passed 7 billion and by 2050 that number is expected to jump up to almost 10 billion. Aside from trying to feed all these people, we'll ...

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Bird Species Vanish From UK Due To Climate Change And Habitat Loss

Climate change has already led to the vanishing of some bird species in parts of England, where intensively farmed land gives them no room to adapt to warming temperatures. Th...

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How An Indian Innovator Reverse-Engineered The Making Of Sanitary Pads

Arunachalam Muruganantham had seen the mysterious bloodstained rags before, left discreetly in a corner of his family’s thatched outdoor bathroom. As a teenager growing ...

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Evidence From Vidarbha: Psychological First Aid Prevents Suicide Among Farmers

A suicide prevention programme in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region involving community health workers has reduced the prevalence of depression and suicidal tendencies in th...

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KALA GHODA ARTS FESTIVAL 2026: AHEAD OF CURVE

Mumbai’s iconic Kala Ghoda Arts Festival returns for its 26th edition, transformin...

January 31 2026

WHEN INDEPENDENT FILMS FIND THEIR AUDIENCE

From festival screenings to public platforms, WIFF Mumbai celebrates a defining moment a...

January 30 2026

HOUSEFULL WITHOUT AUDIENCES: THE BOX-OFFICE ILLUSION

When marketing noise replaces footfalls and perception trumps participation, Indian cine...

January 29 2026