Heavy rains in Gujarat have really messed up a part of the Rajkot-Ahmedabad highway. The downpour caused some serious damage, and there's a video going around on social media showing just how bad it is.
In Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, a disturbing video is making the rounds of a guy named Punit Rajput swinging animals in sacks just for social media likes. Animal rights activists are outraged and are pushing for his arrest. The local police have now jumped into action and started looking into the whole mess after all the social media buzz.
So, there's this Instagram post saying that eating fennel seeds and almonds before bed can make your eyesight better and clear up blurry vision. Well, that’s mostly bogus. There’s no real science backing up that these foods have a quick fix for your vision, though they do have some general health perks.
Key Points The Pantanal, the biggest tropical wetland out there, is burning up with wildfires. These fires are killing off tons of rare animals, including jaguars and giant anteaters. So far, more than 7,000 square miles of the wetland have been scorched, causing huge environmental damage. The Pantanal's rich biodiversity is in big trouble, with many species at risk of disappearing. This is the worst wildfire season Brazil has seen since they started keeping track in 1998. Conservationists and scientists are super…
Key Points Olympic champ Viktor Axelsen has shared his workout routine to boost badminton performance. His Instagram reel shows two main exercises: the trap bar lift and Bulgarian split squats/dumbbell lunges. The trap bar lift helps with leg strength and balance, which is essential for those powerful smashes. Bulgarian split squats or dumbbell lunges improve single-leg strength, balance, agility, and can help avoid injuries. Axelsen is pretty active on social media, using it to promote badminton and his career. He recently won…
Key Points NCERT's got a new idea for Class 12 board results that shakes things up. The plan is to include grades from Classes 9, 10, and 11 in the final Class 12 results. The report, called ‘Establishing Equivalence across Education Boards,’ suggests splitting the school year into two terms. It also proposes a new way of assessing students with changing weightage for different types of assessments as they move up grades. Students will be evaluated through ongoing and end-of-term assessments to…
Key Points Welspun Enterprises Limited's subsidiary, Welspun Michigan Engineers Limited (WMEL), has secured a Rs 159.75 crore contract from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The contract involves rehabilitating 17 km of sewers in Mumbai using trenchless technology. The project is expected to be completed within 24 months, excluding the monsoon season. Welspun Enterprises has seen a 120% increase in its stock value over the past year, compared to a 26% increase in the BSE Sensex Index. The company's current order book totals Rs…
Key Points Astronaut salaries vary based on space agency, experience, and mission responsibilities. NASA astronauts typically earn between $84,365 and $115,079 annually, but can earn up to $152,258 depending on their role. Military astronauts at NASA keep their military salaries and benefits while working with NASA. ESA astronauts have lower salaries compared to NASA but benefit from tax exemptions. Roscosmos cosmonauts' salaries are lower than those of Western counterparts, with recent increases proposed by the Russian government. Looma News Astronauts play a…
Key Points The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed a new tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic device using CRISPR technology. This device can test over 1,500 samples in just 2.5 hours, compared to traditional methods which can take up to 42 days. The cost of using the new device is only ₹35 per test. ICMR is looking for partners to help commercialize this device and make it widely available. Looma News The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has unveiled an exciting…
Key Points A young man named Abid Baloch, previously subjected to enforced disappearance, was shot and injured in Turbat, Balochistan. The attack raises concerns about a new pattern targeting individuals who have been released after enforced disappearances. Similar incidents have occurred recently, including attacks on other Baloch activists and leaders who speak out against human rights abuses. Human rights organizations, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch and the Baloch National Movement's Paank, have condemned the violence and called for thorough investigations. The Baloch National…