Kerala Temples Ban Oleander After Woman’s Death
In Kerala, two temple boards have banned oleander flowers following the accidental poisoning death of 24-year-old Surya Surendran. Oleander, known for its toxic properties, is…
Social Justice
Tamil Nadu Bans 23 Ferocious Dog Breeds
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ICMR New Dietary Guidelines
On May 9, 2024, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), through its National Institute of Nutrition, released new dietary guidelines aimed at combating the…
Debate Around Religion-Based Reservations
The debate around religion-based reservations in India, particularly concerning Muslims, involves balancing constitutional mandates of secularism, equality, and justice with the need for social upliftment…
Indian Ocean Temps Linked to Global Dengue Intensity
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All-in-One Broad Coronavirus Vaccine
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking ‘all-in-one’ broad coronavirus vaccine aimed at providing protection against multiple strains of coronaviruses, including those yet to emerge. Published on…
First Walrus Death From Bird Flu in Arctic
The first recorded instance of a walrus dying from bird flu in the Arctic occurred on Hopen Island, part of the Svalbard archipelago, which was…
Covishield Controversy
The Covishield controversy centers around AstraZeneca’s recent admission in a UK court that its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with the University of Oxford and sold in…
New Health Insurance Rules 2024: How does it benefit senior citizens?
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced significant changes to health insurance regulations effective from …
