IIT-Delhi Seeks Explanation Over Caste and Race Conference, Forms Fact-Finding Panel
IIT-Delhi has asked faculty to explain the choice of speakers and content at a recent caste and race conference and has set up a fact-finding panel after concerns were raised…
Anta Sports Buys Major Stake in Puma in $1.8 Billion Deal
China’s Anta Sports has agreed to buy a 29.06% stake in German sportswear brand Puma in a $1.8 billion deal, making it the company’s largest shareholder as Puma works to…
Half a Billion Voters, One List: India Races to Clean Its Electoral Roll in Just Seven Weeks
India has launched a massive voter verification drive to clean and update its electoral roll covering nearly 500 million people, as civil servants race against time to ensure fair and…
How Jannik Sinner Became the Biggest Winner in 40°C Melbourne Heat
Jannik Sinner survived a dramatic scare in extreme Melbourne heat as the Australian Open’s heat stress rule helped him recover and defeat underdog Eliot Spizzirri, keeping his title defence alive…
Measles Cases Surge in South Carolina as US Faces Risk of Losing Elimination Status
Measles cases are rapidly increasing in South Carolina, with hundreds in quarantine and vaccination rates falling, raising fears that the United States could lose its measles elimination status after decades…
Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Jana Nayagan Producer’s Plea, Asks Madras High Court to Decide on January 20
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain the Jana Nayagan producer’s plea challenging the stay on the film’s censor certificate, instead directing the Madras High Court to decide the matter…
Lancet Experts Call for Citizen-Centric Healthcare and Greater Use of Technology in India
A Lancet-commissioned group of experts has urged India to adopt a citizen-centric, publicly funded, and technology-driven healthcare system to improve access, strengthen frontline workers, and achieve universal health coverage.
Sending Babies to Nursery Reshapes Their Microbiome and Builds a Healthier Gut Through Socialising
A new scientific study shows that babies who attend nursery quickly begin sharing gut bacteria with other children, helping build a more diverse and healthier microbiome that supports immunity and…
Delhi Government Approves Three Major Road Projects to Reduce Traffic Congestion
The Delhi government has approved three major road projects to reduce traffic congestion, improve commuter safety, and address waterlogging issues across the city.
Safer Cycling, Not Just Electric Vehicles, Can Reduce Urban Pollution in India
A new study by IIT Delhi and the University of Chicago shows that protecting cyclists, not just promoting electric vehicles, could quickly reduce urban pollution in Indian cities. Millions of…