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Post #33656 1.87K Oct 28, 2024, 01:39 UTC

🔍How tardigrades are able to resist high levels of radiation

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The Indian Express How a tardigrade resists high levels of radiation, implications for humans The findings could one day be harnessed to help protect astronauts from radiation during space missions, clean up nuclear pollution or improve cancer treatment, according to a report in Nature.

Post #33655 2.09K Oct 28, 2024, 00:34 UTC

🔍Explained: SC rules that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth

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The Indian Express Explained: SC rules that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth The apex court on Thursday ruled that Aadhaar cannot be used as proof of date of birth, drawing on an earlier judgement where it described Aadhaar as proof of identity, and High Court judgements. Here is what to know.

Post #33654 2.22K Oct 27, 2024, 15:04 UTC

🔍PM Modi cautions against ‘digital arrest’ scams: What they are, how to stay safe

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The Indian Express PM Modi cautions against ‘digital arrest’ scams: What they are, how to stay safe In its analysis of trends seen from January to April 2024, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre found that Indians lost Rs 120.30 crore because of digital arrest scams. Here is what to know.

Post #33653 1.58K Oct 27, 2024, 12:05 UTC

🔍Artistes object to Trump rallies playing their songs: who all have spoken out, how nods for such use are given

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The Indian Express Artistes object to Trump rallies playing their songs: who all have spoken out, how nods for such use are given Rufus Wainwright has joined a long list of musicians, including Celine Dion, Abba, and Beyonce, who have protested the Trump campaign's use of their songs. Why are they objecting, and what are their rights here?

Post #33652 1.85K Oct 27, 2024, 10:34 UTC

🔍What is the Hasdeo Arand mining issue, and why villagers clashed with the police

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The Indian Express What is the Hasdeo Arand mining issue, and why villagers clashed with the police What is the Hasdeo Arand, and why are villagers and environment activists protesting for its 'protection'? What has been the stand of successive BJP and Congress govts over coal mining in this green belt?

Post #33651 1.38K Oct 27, 2024, 10:05 UTC

🔍Why Donald Trump’s campaign has alleged UK Labour Party interference in US elections

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The Indian Express Why Donald Trump’s campaign has alleged UK Labour Party interference in US elections Foreign interference, especially from Russia, has been a contentious issue in US elections. However, the United Kingdom had not been named in such concerns. Why has the complaint been raised and have UK political volunteers participated in US elections earlier?

Post #33650 1.45K Oct 27, 2024, 08:54 UTC

🔍Infantry Day 2024: Recalling the first Indian military action, on this date in 1947 in J&K

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The Indian Express Infantry Day 2024: Recalling the first Indian military action, on this date in 1947 in J&K Infantry Day, observed on October 27, commemorates the first military action by an Indian regiment against external aggression. We recall the landmark events that transpired on this day in 1947

Post #33649 1.51K Oct 27, 2024, 06:24 UTC

🔍All about the Chinese hackers who targeted the 2024 US election

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The Indian Express Salt Typhoon: All about the Chinese hackers who targeted the 2024 US election A group of Chinese hackers called Salt Typhoon is believed to be behind a sophisticated breach of major telecommunication companies in the US. Here is what to know.

Post #33648 1.79K Oct 26, 2024, 14:35 UTC

🔍Why Israel has now attacked Iran, what this means for war in West Asia

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The Indian Express Israel attack on Iran: what this means for war in West Asia Israel Iran War: Israel's attack on Iran appears to have been restrained enough to serve as warning but not outright provocation. Here is all you need to know.

Post #33647 1.83K Oct 26, 2024, 12:59 UTC

🔍What is the livestock census? Why is it conducted?

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The Indian Express What is the livestock census and why is it conducted? Some 87,000 enumerators will collect data for the 21st livestock census between October 2024 and February 2025. Here is why the exercise matters

Post #33646 1.75K Oct 26, 2024, 12:34 UTC

🔍How mangroves in Odisha likely reduced Cyclone Dana’s impact

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The Indian Express How mangroves in Odisha likely reduced Cyclone Dana’s impact Mangroves are salt-tolerant trees and shrubs typical of estuarine and intertidal regions, meaning they grow in areas where freshwater and saltwater meet.

Post #33645 6.37K Oct 26, 2024, 11:34 UTC

🔍Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be next CJI: How are Chief Justices of India appointed?

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The Indian Express Justice Sanjiv Khanna to be next CJI: How are Chief Justices of India appointed? Justice Khanna, the seniormost judge in the apex court, will succeed CJI Chandrachud a day after the latter’s retirement on November 10. Here is how the process works.

Post #33644 1.65K Oct 26, 2024, 09:19 UTC

🔍Who is Ashwin Ramaswami, Indian American contesting against Trump ally in Georgia Senate election

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The Indian Express Who is Ashwin Ramaswami, Indian American contesting against Trump ally in Georgia Senate election? A cybersecurity and tech policy expert, Ramaswami was born to Tamil parents in a wealthy Atlanta suburb. He has notably taught classes for high schoolers about Hindu philosophy.

Post #33643 1.78K Oct 25, 2024, 22:19 UTC

🔍Why ‘protected’ areas are seeing faster biodiversity decline

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The Indian Express Why ‘protected’ areas are seeing faster biodiversity decline Dr Gareth Thomas, head of research innovation at NHM, told The Guardian, that the study’s findings should be “a wake-up call” to policymakers and enforcers of the legislation that it was not enough just to designate an area as protected.

Post #33642 1.75K Oct 25, 2024, 21:05 UTC

🔍Can a popular weight-loss drug reduce risk of Alzheimer’s?

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The Indian Express Can a popular weight-loss drug reduce risk of Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s causes a gradual decline in memory, thinking, behaviour, and social skills, and it is the most common cause of dementia.

Post #33641 1.65K Oct 25, 2024, 19:34 UTC

🔍Experts Explain: How passive euthanasia works in India

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The Indian Express Experts Explain: The right to die with dignity — SC rulings and what the law says in India What are the laws on withholding and withdrawing life support in terminally ill patients? Does this mean giving up on the patient, and are doctors expected to decide whether someone lives or dies?

Post #33640 1.86K Oct 25, 2024, 12:19 UTC

🔍Male contraception — a growing business with game changers?

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The Indian Express Male contraception — a growing business with game changers? There is fresh hope for men to control their fertility. Some promising new products are out there, but in many cases there is insufficient funding.

Post #33639 1.76K Oct 25, 2024, 10:49 UTC

🔍Why students in Bangladesh are protesting again

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The Indian Express Why students in Bangladesh are protesting again A months-long agitation by disgruntled students led to the ouster of long-time Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in August. Student organisations have now hit the streets again, this time calling for the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin. Here is why

Post #33638 1.67K Oct 25, 2024, 06:59 UTC

🔍Will new restrictions on thickness of shoe soles make races slower?

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The Indian Express Will new restrictions on thickness of shoe soles make races slower? World Athletics has ruled that shoes worn by competitors – except for in road events – cannot have soles more than 20mm thick, in a bid to rein in the advancement of technology and protect the credibility of the sport

Post #33637 1.66K Oct 25, 2024, 06:39 UTC

🔍United Nations Day 2024: 3 interventions that helped shape the organisation

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The Indian Express United Nations Day 2024: 3 interventions that helped shape the organisation Early on, the UN was engaged in resolving some pressing international disputes, including the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Korean War. We recall.

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