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The history of colourful carrots
Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables to eat. Theyāre sweet, crunchy, and an excellent source of vitamin A.
By Beyniaz Edulji Published on 25 Oct 2025 9:12 AM IST
Telanganaās Poniki tree gets a lifeline with germination breakthrough from Mulugu researchers
Mulugu scientists develop new germination method to revive Telanganaās Poniki tree population
By Kedar Nadella Published on 23 Oct 2025 5:29 PM IST
Do You Know: How the Louvre heist was pulled off?
Thieves made off with priceless Napoleonic jewels after pulling off a precisely timed and professionally executed raid inside one of the most heavily...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 22 Oct 2025 3:49 PM IST
International Nacho Day: Is crispy molten snack a junk food or protein diet?
Today, nachos appear everywhere from stadiums to supermarkets, often as ready-to-eat packaged chips paired with cheese dips
By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi Published on 21 Oct 2025 9:46 AM IST
Beyond diyas and myths: The psychology and cultural continuity behind Choti Diwali
Across India, Abhyanga Snan, a ritual oil bath before sunrise, is considered the defining act of Choti Diwali. The logic, experts say, is both...
By Anoushka Caroline Williams Published on 19 Oct 2025 1:53 PM IST
Global cat day: Tracing its journey from temples and tombs to modern homes
Across India, in temple courtyards and family kitchens, cats have long had their own quiet place in belief and folklore
By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi Published on 16 Oct 2025 10:24 AM IST
World Handwashing Day: Across civilisations, clean hands meant more than just hygiene
World Handwashing Day: How cultures worldwide made hygiene a daily ritual
By Anoushka Caroline Williams Published on 15 Oct 2025 5:49 PM IST
Day for Disaster Reduction: Indiaās traditional resilience systems offer timeless lessons
Today, as climate change magnifies the frequency and intensity of disasters, many of those traditional systems hold lessons worth revisiting.
By Anoushka Caroline Williams Published on 13 Oct 2025 3:19 PM IST
International Day of the Girl Child: How comparison culture, social media are fueling depression among adolescents
For many Indian girls today, pressure doesnāt come only from exams or family expectations. It arrives quietly, as a notification, a scroll, a comment.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 11 Oct 2025 10:08 AM IST
On World Octopus Day, scientists highlight how octopus intelligence is shaping robotics, AI research
Experiments have shown that octopuses can unscrew jars, open containers and navigate mazes, often displaying behaviours that suggest memory and...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 8 Oct 2025 4:17 PM IST
The forgotten gurus: Reviving Indiaās ancient teaching traditions
In India, long before schools and degrees formalized learning, education followed a more intimate path, the guruāÅiį¹£ya parampara
By Anoushka Caroline Williams Published on 5 Oct 2025 2:54 PM IST
How Music moves us according to Science
Studies in neuroscience show that when a person listens to a beat, the brainās motor and auditory regions activate simultaneously
By Kaniza Garari Published on 1 Oct 2025 6:27 PM IST
