Acute health risks Iranians on social media described the ensuing oil fires as ‘hellscapes’, ‘a black monster’, and ‘apocalyptic’; a mark of their psychological impact. But what of their acute physical health impact? While the health impacts of long-term exposure to air pollution are relatively well established, the literature on acute exposure for similar events…
NCERT apologises for controversial judiciary chapter, withdraws Class 8 social science textbook The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an unconditional apology over Chapter IV of its recently released social science textbook, Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Grade 8 (Part II). The chapter, titled The Role of Judiciary in Our Society,…
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South Indian cinema is witnessing a surge in mega-budget productions, with ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ currently leading at Rs 600 crore. However, S. S. Rajamouli’s upcoming ‘Varanasi,’ starring Mahesh Babu, is poised to shatter records with an estimated Rs 1,200-1,400 crore budget, promising a global spectacle. Other high-profile films like ‘RRR’ and ‘Pushpa 2’ also feature…
India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav holds the T20 World Cup trophy with teammates. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host its annual awards ceremony (NAMAN) in New Delhi on March 15, where multiple Indian teams that lifted ICC trophies over the past year will be felicitated for their…
The European Commission is investing more than €103 million in seven strategic projects across Europe with funding under the LIFE programme. They will contribute to strengthening the EU’s prosperity, reinforcing economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while also improving public health and quality of life across the continent. The selected projects are located in Finland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain. Supporting and accelerating the implementation…
Coming face to face with a probable psychopath was enough to make Dr Leanne ten Brinke rethink her career choices. Early in her 20s, while studying forensic psychology in Halifax, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, Ten Brinke was volunteering at a parole office, which would hold weekly group meetings for released sex offenders….
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a clarification regarding mandatory physical onsite compensation classes for foreign medical students who completed part of their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) course through online classes at medical institutions outside India.The clarification was issued by the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the commission through…
Director RJ Balaji has clarified that the Suriya and Trisha starrer ‘Karuppu’ will not release on April 10, denying any producer dispute. He assured fans that after two years of dedicated work, an official release date and other key updates will be announced within ten days, promising the wait will be worthwhile. Fans of Suriya…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a formal clarification after viral reports suggested that a QR code printed on the Class 12 mathematics board exam held on March 9, 2026 linked to a YouTube video, sparking concerns among students and parents about the authenticity of the papers. The claim, which quickly spread…
