Human Interest

The 25th anniversary of England’s Kew Millennium Seed Bank gives us the opportunity to see how humanity future proofs the planet — from agriculture to culture

Philosophical balance and inner calm, valuing life over status, power and money, can protect an officer’s life

A global study finds 66% of workers rely on AI at work without verifying its output, contributing to rising "workslop" — low-quality, AI-generated content. Experts urge better AI literacy, transparency, and governance to prevent errors, wasted time, and trust erosion

Keanu Reeves revealed he was once asked to change his name upon arriving in Hollywood, even using "KC Reeves" and considering "Chuck Spadina." Like Leonardo DiCaprio, he ultimately rejected a new identity, choosing authenticity over industry pressure

Ed Sheeran collaborates with Indian artists Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, Jonita Gandhi, Hanumankind, and more on his new EP 'Play.' Sheeran praised the vibrant Indian music scene, calling the experience fun and deeply inspiring across cultures and languages

Community networks are changing the lives of sex workers, but challenges such as social prejudice and systemic neglect remain

Desh Subba's 'Scapeghostism' exposes the haunting legacy of scapegoating, urging us to confront uncomfortable truths and rethink human responsibility

After Webb's launch, Australian scientists used a unique instrument, AMI, to diagnose and correct image distortions. Their new method restored clarity, revealing hidden planets and black hole jets, and enhancing Webb’s potential to find Earth-like worlds beyond our galaxy

Bodyweight training uses your own body for resistance, offering a free, accessible way to build strength and fitness. Popular forms include calisthenics, yoga, and Tai Chi. Though progression can be challenging, it's effective for functional strength and overall health

Kerala has declared snakebite envenomation a disease of "utmost public health importance" to improve data collection and treatment standards. The move follows a High Court directive after a schoolgirl’s death, amid rising human-snake encounters and growing health concerns

Hamas released seven hostages as part of a major ceasefire deal with Israel after two years of war in Gaza. The agreement includes exchanging 20 hostages for 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, while global leaders, including Trump, discuss Gaza’s postwar future

A new study explores “heartbeat consumption” — a metaphorical idea of managing daily heartbeats like a budget. While not a proven health metric yet, it highlights how heart rate patterns can reflect physical, emotional, and overall cardiovascular well-being

Southern right whales, key indicators of ocean health, are producing fewer calves due to climate-driven food shortages in the Southern Ocean. Their struggle reveals alarming environmental shifts, emphasizing the need to protect marine ecosystems as part of addressing global climate change

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to challenge social media companies over harmful algorithms targeting children. At a mental health gala, they highlighted AI dangers, announced partnerships for online safety, and emphasized youth mental health as central to their foundation’s mission

A global study reveals over 20 bird species use a shared call to warn against brood parasites like cuckoos. This call, both learned and instinctive, offers rare insight into language evolution, supporting Darwin’s theory on language origins

India’s pharma success story cannot rest on cheap generics alone. It must be backed by credibility, stronger audits, criminal liability for negligence and swift justice

Girl students from rural Madhya Pradesh, part of Space Kidz India's *Mission ShakthiSAT*, met President Droupadi Murmu. The global all-girls space mission aims to launch a satellite to Low Earth Orbit in December and to the Moon next year 

ICMR has validated two new TB diagnostic tools—Quantiplus MTB FAST and UniAMP MTB Test Card—developed by Huwel Lifesciences. These affordable, scalable, and non-invasive innovations aim to revolutionize early TB detection, especially in underserved areas, supporting India’s TB elimination goals

Air India’s Amritsar-Birmingham Boeing 787 experienced an unexpected deployment of its Ram Air Turbine (RAT) during landing on October 4 but landed safely. The aircraft was grounded for inspection, and a Birmingham-Delhi flight was canceled. Investigation is ongoing

Torrential rains in Darjeeling triggered deadly landslides, killing at least seven and isolating villages. Rescue operations are ongoing amid difficult terrain and heavy rain. Several homes and tea garden quarters were destroyed. The IMD has issued a landslide and rainfall alert

At the World Para Athletics Championships in Delhi, German sprinter Max Maximilian won gold in the men’s 400m T47. Wearing a Hindi-inscribed headband with “Never Give Up,” he honored India’s hospitality and credited the gesture for inspiring his victory

Dalit literature faces a new threat — biased algorithms, poor digitisation, and academic neglect are pushing this powerful movement rooted in resistance and equality to the margins again

Stanford researchers used AI to design blueprints for 16 bacteriophages that kill antibiotic-resistant E. coli. While offering promise for new treatments, the breakthrough raises dual-use concerns about AI potentially being misused to engineer harmful pathogens in unsafe hands

A study warns that pertussis (whooping cough) in infants can be life-threatening, often lacking typical symptoms. Researchers stress maternal vaccination during pregnancy as vital for newborn protection. Early antibiotic treatment and widespread immunisation remain key to preventing severe cases