GETTING DRUNK WITHOUT TAKING A SIP: AUTO-BREWERY SYNDROME
NEW DELHI: Some people get drunk without drinking because their gut bacteria produce alcohol from food. Researchers have now identified the microbes and biological pathways behind this rare condition, auto-brewery syndrome. Tests showed patients’ gut samples produced far more alcohol than those of healthy people. In one case, a fecal transplant led to long-lasting symptom […]
COFFEE TRICK SILENCES NERVE PAIN
NEW DELHI: Struggling with burning nerve pain? Scientists at Cambridge University just uncovered something remarkable… They found that a unique 15-second coffee trick can boost this crucial protein by an astounding 143%! The researchers discovered a special protein in your brain that acts like a “repair switch” for damaged nerves. When this protein drops too […]
CONTAMINATED WATER CRISIS GOES BEYOND INDORE IN SEVEN CITIES
NEW DELHI,10 Jan 2026: Several cities in India have been facing contaminated water crises. Indore witnessed a major water contamination crisis which led to the death of 20 people with hundreds of people falling ill. According to reports, the contamination in Indore took place due to a leak in a pipeline which caused sewage to […]
BILL GATES WARNS OF BIOTERRORISM WEAPONS BY NON-STATE GROUP
NEW DELHI,10 Jan 2026: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to develop bioterrorism weapons by non-government groups who may have access to open-source software. In his annual letter titled ‘Optimism with footnotes’, released on Friday (Jan 9), Gates claimed that although AI will change society the most, it […]
DELHI AIR QUALITY HAZARDOUS
NEW DELHI,9 JAN 2026: The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi is 372, which means the air quality is Hazardous right now. The main pollutant today is PM10: 258.49, PM25: 332.51, NO2: 66.41, SO2: 15.88, O3: 10.62, CO: 68. All cities and towns close to Delhi are in the hazardous category as Ghaziabad reported 393 […]
SCHOOLS CLOSED IN DELHI, STATES DUE TO COLD WAVE
NEW DELHI,9 Jan 2026: A biting cold wave sweeping across large parts of India has significantly disrupted academic schedules, compelling state governments and district administrations to shut schools, extend winter vacations, and modify class timings to safeguard students. With temperatures plunging and dense fog affecting visibility, authorities across multiple regions have taken precautionary measures, urging […]
IN RURAL MP, EVERY THIRD GLASS OF WATER IS UNSAFE
NEW DELHI7 Jan 2026: In Madhya Pradesh’s villages, drinking water has quietly turned into a public health weapon. A new report by the central government’s Jal Jeevan Mission reveals that more than one-third of rural drinking water in the state is unfit for human consumption, exposing millions to invisible but deadly contamination. According to the […]
BIRD FLU HITS KERALA, TAMIL NADU
NEW DELHI: Cases of bird flu (avian influenza) have been reported in parts of Kerala, including Alappuzha and Kottayam. The rise in cases has led authorities in Tamil Nadu to intensify their surveillance along the border districts to prevent the disease from spreading into the state. Special preventive measures have been initiated under the supervision […]
HAIR CAN CAPTURE RECORD OF POLLUTION EXPOSURE
NEW DELHI: New research shows that hair can capture a chemical record of human exposure across days, weeks, and even months. So far urine or blood tests were done to assess the pollution, but they are limited to the pollution during the day at the most. Anna Neville was still a student in Pawel Misztal’s […]
10 HEALTH BENEFITS OF KALA CHANA
NEW DELHI: Black chickpeas, or ‘kala chana’, have various health benefits for the whole body. Studies have confirmed that black chickpeas have a rich nutritional profile that can nourish the body with essential nutrients. The growing popularity of black chickpeas in health-conscious diets like vegan and vegetarian lifestyles is due to their high-quality protein and […]
