Human Interest

In Beijing, AI-powered humanoid robots played China's first autonomous 3-on-3 soccer matches, impressing fans more than the nation’s men’s team. The event previewed the upcoming World Humanoid Robot Games, showcasing advanced robotics and AI development in sports simulations

We read Mein Kampf in its hundredth anniversary year with the wisdom of hindsight but also horror-struck at the Israeli state’s own actions now, fully aware of the nightmare reality Hitler’s vision spread across 700 pages produced

The study revealed how caffeine works inside human cells, and what exactly its connections are with nutrient and stress-responsive gene and protein networks. The researchers found that caffeine affects ageing by tapping into an ancient cellular energy system

Lakhs of devotees gathered in Puri for Lord Jagannath’s Ratha Yatra. Authorities deployed 10,000 security personnel, AI-enabled CCTV, and NSG snipers. The Odisha government and temple administration assured smooth conduct with new tech like an Integrated Command and Control Centre.

The UN reports a surge in preventable diseases in Gaza due to water and fuel shortages, with over 19,000 diarrhea cases. Al Aqsa Hospital faced mass casualties. WHO delivered limited aid, while settler violence escalated in the West Bank

Donald Trump’s emotional outburst after a failed Iran-Israel ceasefire underscores his impulsive decision-making style. His language and behavior reflect instinct-driven thinking, raising concerns about leadership stability amid conflict. Critics urge greater deliberation in global diplomacy

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemned the extrajudicial killing of 17-year-old Ehsan Shah by Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, calling it part of systemic violence in Balochistan. His mother’s emotional plea underscored rising abuses, disappearances, and intimidation faced by Baloch civilians

Civilians in Gaza face escalating dangers, including toxic plastic burning for cooking amid severe fuel shortages. Ongoing shelling, aid-site shootings, and collapsing healthcare deepen the crisis. UN reports highlight growing famine, blocked humanitarian access, and disrupted education for thousands

A groundbreaking study reveals the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands, found in Guam’s Ritidian Beach Cave. It confirms that early seafarers from the Philippines brought domesticated rice 3,500 years ago, suggesting intentional migration and ceremonial use

In 48 hours, President Trump brokered a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Despite initial attacks after the announcement, intense diplomacy with Israel, Iran, and Qatar brought the fighting to a halt

New NASA-led research reveals that global warming is altering wind patterns and shrinking Earth's reflective cloud zones. This change allows more sunlight to reach the surface, amplifying warming in a feedback loop where rising temperatures further disrupt cloud formations

Iran may retaliate against U.S. involvement in Israel's war by targeting U.S. bases, disrupting the Strait of Hormuz, activating regional proxies, or accelerating its nuclear ambitions. American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites risk sparking broader regional escalation and economic fallout

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, often disabling neurological illness marked by extreme fatigue and post-exertional malaise. ME/CFS predominantly affects women and demands updated diagnostic guidelines and better-informed clinical care

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, launched on June 13, killed at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists, aiming to disrupt Iran’s nuclear programme. The open targeting, coupled with military strikes, marks a rare, aggressive escalation in counter-proliferation strategy

Filip Vezdin, a Croatian missionary and scholar, pioneered Sanskrit studies in Europe. His printed grammar, cultural analyses, and comparative linguistics laid early foundations for Indology. Despite his influence, his legacy remains underrecognized in the history of Indian and linguistic studies

Fifty years after its release, Jaws remains a cinematic landmark that reshaped Hollywood. Steven Spielberg’s 1975 thriller not only pioneered the summer blockbuster model but also stood out as a masterpiece of suspense and storytelling

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Leh (6E2006) returned to Delhi after being airborne for over two hours on Thursday due to a technical issue. The A320 aircraft could not land in Leh due to operational restrictions

With rising unnatural deaths and increasingly complex crimes, a systemic overhaul, including modernised morgues, standardised autopsy practices, and policy support, is needed in India’s forensic medicine system

A new study reveals that sharks, despite their vast range in size and shape, follow the centuries-old two-thirds scaling law, which governs how surface area increases relative to volume

There may be no poetry in the pits but poetry can bring up what lies below: fear, greed, devastation

Natanz’s centrifuges and Fordow’s hardened underground facility are central to Iran’s uranium enrichment efforts. With uranium levels now enriched up to 60%—dangerously close to weapons-grade—and IAEA inspectors unable to access the sites post-strike, Iran’s stockpile is now effectively unmonitored

Cognitive shuffling is a sleep technique involving random visualisations of words to mimic dream-like thinking. Backed by early research, it helps distract the mind from racing thoughts and may ease the transition to sleep. Experts say it’s worth trying.

Deep-learning analysis uncovers widening DALY inequalities and highlights early-diagnosis, anti-smoking, and precision-health solutions

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the next chief of MI6, marking the first time a woman will lead the UK’s foreign intelligence agency in its 116-year history