Human Interest

Seasonal migrant workers power India’s economy, yet many remain invisible in census data and excluded from welfare services

A museum near Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand preserves life-sized taxidermied tigers, leopards and other wildlife that died naturally or in human-animal conflicts. The exhibits aim to educate visitors, especially children, about wildlife conservation and coexistence

When Telangana faced the 2015–16 El Niño drought, the KCR-led government focused on mobilising resources, protecting livelihoods and reassuring people. Today, the real test for Congress is whether it can deliver solutions to the State’s current challenges instead of repeatedly blaming its predecessor

India’s social-justice debate should be less obsessed with deciding which community is permanently “privileged” and which is permanently “backward”

A daily-wage worker survived a tiger attack in Jim Corbett National Park after colleague Ramnath struck the animal with a wooden stick. The incident highlights forest guards’ dangerous duties, wildlife conservation efforts, inadequate immediate medical access and occupational risks

Honouring martyrs and recognising the sacrifices of serving police personnel will go a long way towards uplifting the morale of the force

A massive landslide in Nepal’s Gorkha district generated energy equivalent to a 3.5-magnitude earthquake, triggering repeated Budhi Gandaki River floods. The disaster left at least five people missing and damaged hydropower projects, roads and bridges, according to officials

India and Myanmar reviewed bilateral defence cooperation and discussed new initiatives focused on training, capacity building and mutual security at their third Defence Cooperation Meeting in Guwahati. Myanmar appreciated India’s humanitarian assistance through Operation Brahma following the devastating earthquake

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