Jan 1, 2025 · 2025 is here and everyone is celebrating the beginning of something new. As another year passes, have you ever wondered why January 1 is celebrated as the new year? It was not always the case. In fact, at a point in history, the new year began in March for some. Then, how did the cold winter morning of January 1 become the …

Jan 2, 2025 · Five years after Covid-19, China is grappling with an outbreak of the human metapneumovirus (HMPV). The HMPV is an RNA virus that belongs to the Pneumoviridae, Metapneumovirus genus. It was first detected in 2001 by Dutch researchers studying samples of children with respiratory infections, but it has been around for six decades

Dec 21, 2024 · Christmas, as we know it today, is celebrated on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. But, interestingly, the actual date of Jesus’ birth is unknown, and scholars believe it might have been in the early spring. So, why December 25? There are a few theories. One possible reason is that the early Christian church wanted to coincide with the existing Roman festival of ...

Oct 3, 2024 · The Supreme Court has stayed police action against the Isha Foundation of Jaggi Vasudev, alias Sadhguru. On Thursday (October 3), the top court also transferred the matter to itself from the Madras High Court, asking the Tamil Nadu police to file a status report. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud was hearing the foundation’s challenge to the HC order. The ...

Dec 4, 2024 · Donald Trump at a dinner with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau seemingly joked about Canada becoming America’s 51st state in order to avoid tariffs. The Canadian leader made the trip to Mar-a-Lago in Florida after US president-elect threatened to impose tariffs on goods coming in from Canada. But what happened? And why were some actually worried about it …

Mar 10, 2023 · Africa is breaking up or “rifting” into two parts and a new ocean is being born, scientists have said. As per a research published in the peer-reviewed journal Geophysical Research Letters, two major sections of the continent are peeling apart, which could eventually form a new ocean. Let’s understand the reason behind the split and how long will it take for Africa to break up. What is ...

Nov 7, 2024 · Donald Trump’s ‘Agenda 47’ outlines a sweeping vision for his return to the White House, with policies spanning education, energy, immigration, and foreign affairs. The agenda includes bold changes like banning ‘critical race theory’ in schools, intensifying immigration restrictions, and pulling the US out of the Paris Climate Accord

Dec 20, 2024 · A parody song mocking UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, ‘Freezing This Christmas’ will not be aired on BBC despite its popularity. Created by freelance writer Chris Middleton and performed by Dean Ager, the track criticises Labour’s winter fuel payment cuts. The song is topping download charts and has raised over £24,000 for charity

Mar 21, 2024 · DNA testing, typically, helps humans determine their family lineage. However, in recent years, it has revealed some shocking trends in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, incest is significantly more common in the nation. Numerous cases of children born to close biological relatives have been discovered by widespread DNA testing, offering an unprecedented account of incest in society.

Dec 18, 2023 · As the buzz around his health grows louder, we take a closer look at the underworld don’s life and how he became India’s most wanted man. How Dawood Kaskar became the ‘Don’ Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar was born in 1955 into a modest family of eight brothers and four sisters. Ironically, Dawood’s father was a head constable in the Mumbai Police. Born in a village in Ratnagiri in Maharashtra ...