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MeT dept clarifies on monsoon predictions, responding to criticism

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), which has been chastised for making inaccurate predictions regarding the arrival of the monsoon in Delhi, published a clarification on the southwest monsoon's progress on Monday.

Jul 13, 2021

US war in Afghanistan ends Aug 31 after two decades; Biden wants Afghan people to decide future

US President Joe Biden announced that the two-decade long US war in Afghanistan will end on August 31.

Jul 9, 2021

Ancient Strain of Plague Discovered in 5000-yr-old Human Remains; How Different Was It From Medieval Black Death [Study]

According to a new study, genetic analysis of 5000-year-old human remains revealed that this ancient strain of Y. pestis was probably less lethal than its form that ravaged medieval Europe in the 14th century.

Jun 30, 2021

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi

Qureshi has become Minister of Taliban, says Pakistan MP after his pro-Taliban remarks

In the interview, Qureshi also made a few anti-India statements and when questioned about Osama Bin Laden being called a martyr by PM Imran Khan, he said, "I will let that pass."

Jun 22, 2021

Sensor made from "wonder material" can detect COVID-19 in under five mins; detects variants [details]

A study by scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago demonstrated the effectiveness of a new graphene-based sensor that can detect COVID-19 quickly and accurately.

Jun 20, 2021

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Tomato prices crash amid lockdown; K'taka farmers dump export-quality yield on roads [shocking details]

In a recent viral video, two farmers were captured throwing away crates of ripe tomatoes by the roadside in Kolar, Karnataka. According to a source, 1000 tons of tomatoes can be spotted rotting every day at APMC yard in Kolar. Lack of demand and lack of fair price may be the cause for extreme measures taken.

May 21, 2021

How is Pfizer's highly-effective COVID-19 vaccine made; step-by-step process explained

The preparation of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is a complex process that spans over 60 days and requires the utilization of resources at multiple facilities located across two countries.

May 6, 2021

Superbug Killer is Here: Australian Scientists Develop Nanotech to Destroy Lethal Bacteria and Fungi

Scientists at RMIT University, Australia, have developed a superbug-killing nanothin antimicrobial coating that can destroy lethal pathogens, including those exhibiting antimicrobial resistance

Apr 15, 2021

Lost golden city discovered in Egypt; archeologists find 3,000-year-old ancient civilisation in Luxor [Photos]

An expedition led by noted Egyptologist Dr. Zahi Hawass has discovered the 3,000-year-old 'Lost Golden City' near the city of Luxor in Egypt, complete with a cemetery, bakery and more.

Apr 9, 2021

Karnan Movie Review: Here's What Netizens Say about Dhanush-starrer

Karnan is an action drama in which Dhanush plays the saviour of the oppressed. Check out the audience review for the Tamil film.

Apr 9, 2021

Suez Ship Ever Given Freed and Refloated

Six days, ten tugships, one digger later, Suez Canal unblocked; Ever Given is free [details]

Ten giant tug boats were engaged in "pulling manoeuvres" to refloat the vessel, dredgers and tug boats had been working around the clock to free the massive 400-metre-long-vessel.

Mar 29, 2021

Suez Canal blockade similar to traffic jams in Indian metropolitan cities, netizens claim

Even after six days, Suez Canal authorities have not succeeded in moving the grounded ship that resulted in blockade

Mar 28, 2021

Massive container ship blocking Suez Canal is bad enough; rescue excavator is a joke [watch]

Suez Canal halts shipping after 400m long container ship blocks crucial trade passage [details]

The Panama-flagged ship, Ever Given, ran aground in the man-made canal on Tuesday due to a sandstorm, reportedly leaving dozens of other cargo vessels blocked from passing the major waterway.

Mar 26, 2021

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Sensex tumbles 900 points, gives up 49,000-mark

The Indian stock market continued its free fall on Thursday with the BSE Sensex falling as much as 944 points to touch an intra-day low of 48,236.35.

Mar 25, 2021

Scientists find evidence that Covid-19 virus infects the mouth's cells too

Scientists find evidence that novel coronavirus infects the mouth's cells pointing to a role for saliva in SARS-CoV-2 transmission