Scientists engineer lettuce and tobacco to produce myoglobin for meat alternatives Let us accept it: livestock farming is a heavy burden on the environment. Raising animal feed takes vast amounts of land and huge supplies of freshwater, and it adds to global warming by releasing methane and nitrous oxide. Many consumers also worry about animal…
NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday alleged that her car was pelted with stones after protesters intercepted her convoy while she was visiting the family of deceased Trinamool Congress worker Birju Keot in North 24 Parganas.According to Mamata, protesters raised “thief” slogans and threw water bottles and footwear.“Large stones were…
Government weighs higher FDI approval limit to ease investment process (representative image) The government is considering raising the threshold for foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals requiring approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) to Rs 15,000 crore from the current Rs 5,000 crore, in a move aimed at further improving India’s investment climate,…
Market capitalisation of four of top-10 most valued firms jumps Rs 1.43 lakh crore Dalal Street ended the previous week on a higher note, with four of the country’s 10 most valued companies adding a combined Rs 1.43 lakh crore to their market valuation.State Bank of India emerged as the biggest beneficiary among the top-10…
Punch, the orphaned baby Japanese macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo, Tokyo, who conquered the hearts of millions while clinging to an orangutan plushie, has turned one. The monkey celebrated his first birthday on 26 June, and was flooded with messages from well-wishers and fans around the world. He is also making friends, and his enclosure…
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates announced: Important schedule, eligibility, information bulletin and application process The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has launched the choice-filling window for Round 1 of NEET UG Counselling 2026. It marks an important stage in the process of admissions in undergraduate medical/dental courses under the All India Quota (AIQ).Candidates who have…
India’s Rohit Sharma (ANI Photo) Rohit Sharma‘s 2027 World Cup future has become a talking point again, but former India teammate Ajinkya Rahane believes there should be no uncertainty surrounding the veteran opener’s place in the squad.Rahane, who retired from all forms of cricket last month, has called on the Indian team management to give…
Number 1 – Beginning with A, I, J, Q, Y You’ll notice people becoming more receptive to your ideas. A conversation that previously felt difficult suddenly becomes straightforward. Someone who wasn’t ready to commit now starts seeing your point of view. Stay patient during important discussions. The best outcomes this week come through calm confidence,…
Volodymyr Zelensky and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the situation in his war-torn country as “difficult” during a visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries to have maintained close ties with Russia throughout Moscow’s ongoing war against Kyiv, now in its fifth year.“The situation in Ukraine is difficult,” Zelensky…
Most leafy green vegetables are a great source of magnesium, such as spinach, kale, and mustard greens. With around 158 mg of magnesium per one cup of cooked spinach, this vegetable takes the first place in magnesium amount per serving. Dark leafy greens like spinach are also high in iron, vitamins C, A, and K,…
For some children, the journey home is not the beginning of a conversation. It is the beginning of decompression. Imagine spending an entire day in a classroom, moving between lessons, teachers and friends, following rules and constantly processing information. Then, the moment you walk out of school, someone asks you to give them a detailed…
The event was scheduled for August 10 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the School of Social Sciences-I auditorium. NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has cancelled a student-organised discussion on a book authored by former student Umar Khalid, scheduled on campus on Monday, citing “non-disclosure of the full facts” about the programme.The…
