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The myth of the ‘curse’ of the Kohinoor diamond has survived for generations. According to popular versions, any man who owns the famous stone will suffer…

The phrase “third gender” describes a social and legal category used in several societies for people whose gender does not fit the conventional categories of…

A handful of soil from the Himalayas can contain millions of microorganisms, including bacteria that have never been grown in a laboratory. Some of these…

On 21 September 1995, reports spread across India that statues of Lord Ganesha were drinking milk. Devotees held spoons or small bowls near the trunks of…

The Saraswati River occupies a distinctive place in Indian history, literature and cultural memory. Ancient texts describe a powerful river flowing through the…

Long before satellite imagery and molecular laboratories transformed the study of plant history, scientists reconstructed vanished ecosystems from rocks,…

A person’s face can reveal age, emotions, health signals, and aspects of identity. It cannot reliably disclose moral character, intelligence, destiny, or…

When acute watery diarrhoea began spreading through villages in Odisha, a rural health worker faced a familiar public-health emergency: sick people were…

Medical decisions affect individuals, families, and entire communities. They require more than tradition, authority, or personal experience. Evidence-based…

Stories of stones that float on water are often presented as evidence of a supernatural event. In discussions about Ram Setu, also called Adam’s Bridge, such…