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Optogenetics explained: light switches for brain cells
What is optogenetics? The 2026 Nobel-winning method uses light to switch brain cells on and off. How it works and why it…
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IndiGo jet hit by lightning at 17,000 ft: what happened
IndiGo flight 6E925 was struck by lightning at 17,000 feet, damaging its nose. All 104 passengers and 6 crew landed safely in…
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Why India may set a floor price on cotton yarn exports
India is weighing a minimum export price on cotton yarn after prices surged 60%. What the proposal means for textiles.
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Nifty hits 52-week low as Sensex crashes 1,045 points: why
The Sensex plunged 1,045 points and Nifty hit a 52-week low on October 8 as oil, RBI rate hike and FPI selling…
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Why oil prices surged to $105 a barrel this week
Brent crude surged past $105 on Houthi attacks, Pentagon Iran strike plans and Hurricane Isaias Gulf shutdowns. What it means.
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Nana Patekar’s legacy: five decades of fierce acting
Nana Patekar died at 75 on October 8, ending a five-decade career that reshaped Hindi cinema. Here is a look at his…
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Western disturbances: why Delhi may get October rain
Two western disturbances are heading toward North India this week. They could bring light rain to Delhi and the surrounding region. Here…
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CSIR NET December 2026: who can apply and how
The CSIR UGC NET December 2026 registration has opened at csirnet.nta.nic.in. Here is what the exam is and who can take it.…
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Ebola in Kenya: what the DRC-linked case means
Kenya confirms its first imported Ebola case linked to the DRC outbreak. What the Bundibugyo virus is and what it means. Explained.
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Why India’s women’s cricket team got a new captain
Smriti Mandhana is India's new women's cricket captain after Harmanpreet Kaur resigned. Why the change happened and what's next.