A cancer researcher at the University of Arizona has died at 47 from the very disease she spent her career trying to cure.Rachna Shroff, who specialised in pancreatic and bile duct cancers, “passed away following a battle with an aggressive cancer,” the American Society of Clinical Oncology announced.Let us look at her story and the…
Vande Bharat Sleeper Express (Wiki) Good news for travellers! As per recent update, the proposed Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to offer people a faster overnight rail connection between two of India’s biggest cities. According to media reports, the service is expected to start in October, most likely after Dussehra.The train will…
People with a narcissistic personality often crave admiration and validation from others. They may struggle to accept criticism and rejection and act entitled to receive praise and special treatment. Again, it is important to note that not all narcissists are the same, and not all manipulators exhibit the same patterns of abuse. But in an…
A parent encourages a toddler who is struggling with a puzzle. Another responds warmly when a child tries something new. These moments may seem ordinary, but researchers have found that the quality of parent-child interactions in early childhood is linked to how children’s brains respond to rewards years later. In a study that followed 465…
Old houses have a way of keeping secrets. A post in Reddit’s century homes community has charmed netizens with exactly that kind of story. A couple restoring their 1913 craftsman home had spent months peeling back decades of paint from the original door hardware when they found something unexpected tucked inside one of the door…
At six, Dhinidhi Desinghu struggled with something many swimmers eventually learn to love: being in the water. Getting her feet into a swimming pool and putting her head underwater felt frightening, and her parents had to enter the pool themselves to help her feel comfortable. Eight years later, that same Bengaluru girl stood on the…
Walk into an Indian kitchen and you are likely to find more than one kind of cooking fat. Mustard oil may flavour a traditional sabzi, coconut oil may be a staple in some regions, while ghee adds richness to dal, rotis and festive meals. With so many choices available, deciding which one is healthiest can…
In April 2023, Gaurav Maurya, a farmer from Sonbhadra district in Uttar Pradesh, tried growing grafted brinjal on just 0.125 hectares of land. By March 2024, he had harvested around 112 quintals of brinjal and earned a net profit of ₹2.27 lakh. The results encouraged him to take the technique beyond his own farm and…
A long, powerful, non-venomous snake in brown, olive or grey shades, the Indian rat snake follows rodents into gardens, sheds and terraces. It climbs well and may rest in dense shrubs, creepers, hedges or stacked pots, where its colours blend with branches and shadows. It is useful because it eats rats and mice, and it…
A child struggles to put on their shoes, and the parent resists the urge to do it for them. At a restaurant, a child is encouraged to place their own order instead of letting an adult speak on their behalf. And when a child finds a playground challenge difficult, the parent offers support without immediately…
