Human Interest

Actress Madhoo paid tribute to late veteran actor Nana Patekar, recalling their 1997 film Yeshwant and saying she learned realistic performance while working with him. She remembered an intense scene that became an important lesson in method acting and performance 

Earth’s magnetic north pole is moving rapidly, raising questions about whether the northern lights will shift as well. A new study finds auroras follow the slower-moving geomagnetic poles rather than the wandering magnetic poles, suggesting their visibility patterns will remain largely stable for now

Conflicting reports over the death of Russian plague researcher Darya Shipilova have sparked fears of pneumonic plague after nearly 200 people were quarantined in Siberia. Authorities cite pneumonia of unknown cause, while WHO says public health risk currently appears low

Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering light-gated ion channels and advancing optogenetics. Their work enables scientists to control nerve cells with light, transforming brain research and opening potential therapeutic applications

Actress Ishita Dutta shared behind-the-scenes glimpses from ‘Drishyam 3’, featuring Abhishek Pathak, Shriya Saran and Mrunal Jadhav. Directed by Pathak, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu and others, continuing Vijay Salgaonkar’s story as a fresh investigation threatens his family

A new study suggests Archaeopteryx, the 150-million-year-old transitional fossil linking birds and dinosaurs, could have taken flight using several forward jumps powered mainly by its legs. Its relatively weak wings may have maintained flight after reaching sufficient speed, challenging theories of early avian takeoff

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released two male Great Indian Bustards into Rajasthan’s Sam Desert National Park, marking a key step in the species recovery programme. The initiative follows years of captive breeding, research and conservation efforts aimed at restoring the critically endangered bird

The ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Yudhishthira’s strategic restraint and Sun Tzu’s battlefield philosophy converge on one fundamental principle for the Opposition: never allow an adversary’s provocation to distract you from your purpose 

A tigress was released into West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve after being translocated from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Authorities said three more tigers will be introduced within two months under a five-year project aimed at strengthening habitats, prey availability and wildlife corridors

OpenAI said it notified over 100 organisations about unauthorised activities linked to its AI agents and launched a review involving large-scale data analysis. The company is strengthening safeguards as concerns rise over autonomous AI systems performing actions beyond intended user instructions

Actor Deepak Tijori urged people to make yoga and proper breathing part of their daily routine, highlighting its connection with health and personality. Actress-doctor Aditi Govitrikar said yoga benefits the body, breath and mind while promoting yogasana as a sport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his courage, sacrifice and patriotism. Modi highlighted Bhagat Singh’s fearlessness and sensitivity towards people, while Yogi Adityanath urged youth to draw inspiration from his life

Scientific evidence suggests plants can sense sound waves, but claims that specific music boosts growth remain poorly supported. Research indicates plants may respond to natural sounds such as running water or insects, while effects vary by species and environmental conditions

Actress Namrata Shirodkar shared glimpses of her Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with children Sitara and Gautam, including rituals and Ganpati visarjan. The actress, who hails from a Maharashtrian family, celebrated the festival with family and pets, sharing festive pictures

Vantara said it will comply with the High-Powered Committee’s order allowing elephant Madhuri to return to Kolhapur, while stressing her chronic health conditions require continued veterinary care. Vantara will support her transition and conduct fortnightly medical examinations after her return

The affluent leave a far bigger carbon footprint, while the poor bear much of climate change’s pain despite contributing far less to the crisis

Beyond Camus’ ‘absurdism’ and Sartre’s ‘man is condemned to be free’, human evolution suggests a deeper purpose: coexistence

A new neuroaesthetics study suggests beauty is represented in the brain through two distinct dimensions: visual content and emotional pleasure. Researchers found these systems operate separately but interact, while visual arts expertise appears to reshape how the brain represents aesthetic experiences

Actress Gauahar Khan has urged parents to raise awareness about meningococcal meningitis and prioritise timely vaccination. Sharing an awareness video, she highlighted the disease’s rapid progression and encouraged parents of children aged nine months and above to consult paediatricians

India will require 1.32 million EV chargers by 2030, compared with 67,657 installed as of August 2026. While public charging stations have expanded rapidly, low utilisation and limited fast-charging infrastructure highlight significant opportunities for charge point operators as passenger EV adoption grows

In an age celebrated for globalisation where goods travel across borders with minimal restrictions and capital flows across continents in seconds., human beings are increasingly trapped behind fences, walls and hostile immigration regimes

Actress Shraddha Srinath shared her memorable eight-day cycling expedition across Kyrgyzstan, covering 341 km through mountains, valleys and Silk Route landscapes. She described the warmth of locals, breathtaking scenery and emotional joy, calling the experience a dream and celebrating life’s beauty

A young tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary has travelled over 400 km across Maharashtra, moving through Beed and now Dharashiv. Officials say its movement indicates healthy prey and water availability, while confirming that the wildlife corridor connecting Tipeshwar and Yedshi remains functional

Nepal issued a fresh flood warning as water levels in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers rose following flooding and a natural obstruction in the Lhende Khola. Authorities warned of another major flood, while the August 26 disaster killed 675 people