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Transgender Day of Remembrance: Why trans lives matter all the more
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Why trans lives matter all the more

The day began in 1999 as a community-led response to the murder of Rita Hester

By Sri Lakshmi Muttevi  Published on 20 Nov 2025 10:10 AM IST


Why wattle trees have become an environmental issue in Nilgiris
Why wattle trees have become an environmental issue in Nilgiris

The wattle trees introduced for their tannin-rich bark have become an environmental issue in the Western Ghats, especially the Nilgiris in India

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 10 Nov 2025 8:29 AM IST


World Freedom Day: Linguistic freedom still lags in policy despite India’s multilingual spirit
World Freedom Day: Linguistic freedom still lags in policy despite India’s multilingual spirit

Across India, linguistic identity remains deeply tied to self-expression and cultural dignity

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 9 Nov 2025 2:28 PM IST


Why humans love to be scared: The psychology behind Halloween’s thrill of ā€˜controlled fear’
Why humans love to be scared: The psychology behind Halloween’s thrill of ā€˜controlled fear’

From flickering candles in Hyderabad’s Halloween bars to children knocking on gated doors dressed as witches, fear has become a shared language of...

By Sistla Dakshina Murthy  Published on 31 Oct 2025 4:22 PM IST


World Checklist Day: The science of why ticking task boxes calms the mind, boosts productivity
World Checklist Day: The science of why ticking task boxes calms the mind, boosts productivity

Over time, the repetitive act of planning and completing tasks builds neural pathways that strengthen focus and executive control

By Anoushka Caroline Williams  Published on 30 Oct 2025 4:13 PM IST


The history of colourful carrots
The history of colourful carrots

Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables to eat. They’re sweet, crunchy, and an excellent source of vitamin A.

By Beyniaz Edulji  Published on 25 Oct 2025 9:12 AM IST


Telangana’s Poniki tree gets a lifeline with germination breakthrough from Mulugu researchers
Telangana’s Poniki tree gets a lifeline with germination breakthrough from Mulugu researchers

Mulugu scientists develop new germination method to revive Telangana’s 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?
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?
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
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
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: 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


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