Bengaluru, often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley, has now earned another title—India’s most expensive city to live in! A recent study has revealed that a middle-class family in Bengaluru requires at least ₹35,887 per month to maintain a comfortable lifestyle, making it the costliest urban center in the country. How Bengaluru Became India’s Most…
India is set to enhance its Antarctic research endeavors by establishing Maitri-2, a state-of-the-art research station slated to become operational by 2029. This new facility will replace the aging Maitri station, which has been in service since 1989. Located in East Antarctica, Maitri-2 will be situated just a few kilometers from the current station, accommodating…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has recently introduced a feature that allows users to generate images in the distinctive style of Studio Ghibli, the renowned Japanese animation studio behind classics like “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro.” This development has sparked widespread enthusiasm, with social media platforms flooded with “Ghiblified” images ranging from personal photos to reimagined internet…
On March 11, 2025, the Government of India introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. This landmark legislation aims to modernize and consolidate India’s immigration framework by repealing outdated colonial-era laws, including the Passport (Entry into India) Act of 1920, the Registration of Foreigners Act of 1939, the Foreigners Act of…
Recent seismic studies have unveiled a significant shift in the behavior of Earth’s inner core—a solid iron-nickel sphere approximately the size of the Moon, situated over 3,000 miles beneath the planet’s surface. Traditionally believed to rotate slightly faster than the Earth’s surface, new evidence suggests that this inner core has decelerated and may now be…
As of Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025, South Korea’s southeastern region is grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed at least 18 lives, forced thousands to evacuate, and caused significant destruction to both residential areas and cultural landmarks. Extent of the Wildfires The wildfires, which began over the weekend, have rapidly spread across multiple…
In a world where private islands are often synonymous with luxury resorts and extravagant getaways, one man chose a different path. Brendon Grimshaw, a British newspaper editor, made history in 1962 when he purchased the uninhabited Moyenne Island in Seychelles for just $13,000. What he did next was nothing short of extraordinary. A Vision for…
Researchers at Imperial College London have embarked on an innovative project, training dogs to detect Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium particularly harmful to individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). This endeavor leverages dogs’ extraordinary olfactory capabilities to identify infections through scent, potentially revolutionizing early detection methods for CF patients. Cystic fibrosis is a prevalent inherited condition characterized…
New Delhi: In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court of India has declared that men who reside in their wives’ homes as ghar jamais (sons-in-law) are entitled to claim alimony after divorce. The verdict, hailed as a significant step toward gender equality in matrimonial laws, establishes that financial dependence on a spouse is not limited…
Garlic is widely recognized as a culinary staple, adding flavor and aroma to dishes worldwide. However, beyond its culinary uses, this humble ingredient has powerful medicinal properties, particularly in managing arthritis. Research suggests that garlic possesses anti-inflammatory compounds that may help alleviate joint pain and stiffness, offering a natural remedy for arthritis sufferers. The Science…