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The Jagannath Rath Yatra, also known as the Festival of Chariots, is one of India’s oldest and most celebrated religious festivals. Held every year in Puri, Odisha, this grand event attracts millions of devotees and visitors from across the globe. During the festival, Lord Jagannath, along with his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and sister Goddess…
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Introduction With the biggest match of his young career just days away, Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal has given the Spanish national team a fitness scare. The 19-year-old winger was missing from Spain’s full team training session, sparking concern among fans and pundits ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Lionel Messi’s Argentina. Here’s…
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Introduction India’s premier space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), is facing an unprecedented wave of resignations from its scientific workforce. In response, the Department of Space (DoS) has issued a fresh directive instructing officials not to accept resignation or voluntary retirement requests from key scientific and technical staff as a routine matter. This…
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A Major Step Forward in the Global Fight Against Tuberculosis In a significant development for global public health, the Serum Institute of India (SII) has partnered with Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) to help develop and manufacture an experimental tuberculosis (TB) vaccine. The collaboration has the potential to reshape efforts to combat one of…
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BCCI Reportedly Moves On from Rohit Sharma Ahead of World Cup 2027: What It Means for Indian Cricket
Is Indian Cricket Preparing for Life After Rohit Sharma? Indian cricket fans woke up to a surprising report recently: the BCCI has reportedly informed Rohit Sharma that he is not part of India’s plans for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. While there has been no official confirmation from either Rohit Sharma or the Board…
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Climate and education activist Sonam Wangchuk’s health has taken a serious turn as his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar enters its 19th day. His medical team has confirmed he has lost over 9 kg and has now entered a “critical stage” of prolonged fasting, with doctors warning that organ damage could follow if the…
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A new bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate proposes tariffs of up to 100% on India and four other countries over their continued purchases of Russian oil. The move could add fresh strain to India-United States trade ties. Here’s a complete breakdown of the bill and what it could mean for India. What Does…
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More than 50 years after Stephen Hawking first proposed one of his boldest ideas about black holes, scientists have finally confirmed it with stunning precision. Using data from a record-clear gravitational wave detection, physicists have validated Hawking’s famous “area theorem,” a cornerstone of black hole physics that had remained unproven for decades. What Did Stephen…
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As the monsoon rains sweep across Indian cities this year, hospitals and clinics are reporting something familiar yet concerning: a simultaneous rise in Influenza A, COVID-19, and H1N1 (swine flu) cases. Doctors say the trend isn’t unusual for this time of year, but it does call for awareness, timely testing, and basic precautions rather than…
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Introduction Ladakh’s celebrated engineer, education reformer, and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk is once again making national headlines. This time, it’s because of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest developments. What Triggered the Hunger…