For the first time in Finland, researchers have isolated a giant virus — 200 nanometres in diameter, about twice the size of influenza or coronavirus — which was named Jyvaskylavirus. The discovery shows that giant viruses are more common in northern regions than researchers have thought. It also illustrates that there are still many structures whose origins and functions … Read more
All three cats that tested positive for H5N1 clade 2.3.2.1a died one-three days after sampling | Photo Credit: REUTERS A two-year-old girl from Narasaraopeta in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh, who was infected with H5N1 died on March 16, 2025; she was admitted to AIIMS-Mangalagiri on March 4. ICMR’s Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) identified … Read more
The Maharashtra school education department has now made Hindi a mandatory third language in both Marathi and English-medium schools in classes 1 to 5 under the new curriculum framework for School Education, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. While the government says this move is meant to kick-start the vision of a multilingual … Read more
Alodin J. Kalappurackal, hails from Murikkasserry in the Idukki district of Kerala. Now the Chairman of the Students Federation of India (SFI) at the CMS College, he follows the Congress-leaning background of his family. Before becoming a staunch SFI activist, however, he was a churgoer and regularly attended Sunday school classes, even though he was … Read more
In today’s tech-driven world, proficiency in Data Analytics, AI, and fintech are also important. | Photo Credit: Freepik The wealth management industry is poised for significant growth, with the global market projected to reach a staggering $158.70 trillion by 2028. In India, this sector is experiencing a boom fuelled by rising affluence, increased disposable incomes, … Read more
The U.S. FTC is seeking to prove its claim that Meta for years carried out anti-competitive conduct to illegally maintain its monopoly in the personal social networking (PSN) market [File] | Photo Credit: AFP The story so far: Nearly five years after the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Facebook over its alleged monopoly status … Read more
A Ukrainian serviceman fires a Caesar self-propelled howitzer towards Russian troops, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, on a front line in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters During his campaign, Donald Trump famously claimed that, if elected, he would end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. To his credit, Mr. … Read more
Design is about building, constructing and collaborating… | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Design is changing the world, whether one notices it or not, says Don Norman, American researcher and author popularly known as the man who designs designers. “To address every challenge of modern living, from climate change to resource scarcity and social inequities, it … Read more
The classroom environment plays a subtle but powerful role in shaping student success. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockPhoto Understanding how students absorb, process, and retain information has never been more critical in an era of rapidly evolving learning environments and diminishing attention spans. Traditional teaching methods, rooted in rote memorisation and standardised assessment, often fail … Read more
Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) disorders pose a substantial, yet frequently under-recognised health concern in India. These genetic conditions impair the immune system, making individuals more vulnerable to recurrent infections and other serious complications. While precise statistics remain elusive due to widespread under-diagnosis and limited data collection, estimates suggest that over one million Indians may be living … Read more