Written by The FSSAI is encouraging citizens to report food safety violations. Consumers can now act as the regulator’s eyes on the ground. Unsafe food and unhygienic kitchens can be reported through a dedicated platform. A single photograph can help authorities identify violations and take action. This initiative aims to enhance food safety standards across the country. … Continue reading “FSSAI wants you to be its eyes on ground”
Integrated science lab coverage in secondary schools fell to 54.6% in 2025-26. The number of schools with these labs increased by 10,000 over three years. However, the total number of secondary schools expanded at a faster rate. Government schools saw a slight increase, while aided and private schools experienced declines. State-level data reveals significant disparities … Continue reading “Lab availability fails to match rise in school numbers”
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning alleged encroachment of three historic water bodies. Petitioners accuse the Bihar government of threatening these lakes through a beautification project. Locals argue the government’s plan constitutes encroachment disguised as development. The case highlights a broader decline in Bihar’s water bodies over decades. Experts emphasize the … Continue reading “Why apex court’s wading into Darbhanga’s ponds”
A 12th-century sculpture previously identified as Saraswati has been correctly identified as Gayatri. Digital documentation and 3D mapping revealed iconographic clues missed for centuries. The absence of a veena, a common Saraswati attribute, proved crucial in this re-identification. This rare image of Gayatri, embodying Vedic wisdom, was unearthed in Dhar. The rediscovered icon now represents … Continue reading “Dhar’s Saraswati is Gayatri: Science ends 900-year mix-up”
Palash Sen, frontman of Delhi-based band, Euphoria, recounts his capital life and explains why the music changed Source by TOI 0 0
A Punjab BJP leader stated the Congress party is not in the race for 2027. He believes the party will struggle to retain its existing eighteen seats. Congress leaders themselves allege compromises with the current state government. Party officials deny any internal factionalism and express unity for upcoming polls. Unity is crucial for the party, … Continue reading “‘Its own members tear each other apart’: BJP’s Bajwa attacks Congress over Punjab infighting”
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Despite increasing awareness of mental health, public comprehension still lags behind scientific advancements. Misunderstandings surrounding schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, and bipolar disorder lead to widespread stigma. The media often dramatizes these issues, portraying affected individuals as violent or erratic. To combat this, we need to prioritize education and foster empathy, while robust support systems must … Continue reading “When myths become diagnoses: Why mental illnesses remain so misunderstood”
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Karnataka high court refused to quash proceedings against school officials in a Pocso case. The court observed that silence in such matters amounts to statutory delinquency. School officials allegedly failed to report a sexual offense against a student in their institution. The victim informed the warden, but officials did not treat the matter seriously. The … Continue reading “Karnataka high court refuses to quash Pocso case on DK school officials”
