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Philippine ferry carrying 120 people on board catches fire

June 18, 2023

A Philippine ferry carrying 120 passengers and crew members caught fire at sea on Sunday and a coast guard vessel was deployed to rescue those on board and try to extinguish the flames, coast guard officials said. The M/V Esperanza Star ferry caught fire during its voyage from Siquijor to...

Can we train our taste buds for health? How genes and diet shape taste

June 18, 2023

Have you ever wondered why only hummingbirds sip nectar from feeders? Unlike sparrows, finches and most other birds, hummingbirds can taste sweetness because they carry the genetic instructions necessary to detect sugar molecules.Like hummingbirds, we humans can sense sugar because our DNA contains gene sequences coding for the molecular detectors...

Swiss approve Climate Bill as Glaciers melt, signaling urgency for action

June 18, 2023

A majority of Swiss citizens on Sunday voted in favour of a bill aimed at introducing new climate measures to sharply curb the rich Alpine nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, exit polls indicated.First polls by GFS Institute Berlin that were released by public broadcaster SRF showed that 57% of voters were...

Fighting halts in Sudan ahead of global conference

June 18, 2023

Sudan’s warring parties began a cease-fire Sunday morning after two months of fighting pushed the African nation into chaos. Residents in the capital, Khartoum, and its neighbouring city of Omdurman reported “relative calm” in the first hours of the cease-fire Sunday morning, after fierce clashes were reported the previous day....

Netizens react to Puneet Superstar’s eviction

June 18, 2023

Puneet Kumar, known as Puneet Superstar, who participated in Bigg Boss OTT 2, faced an early eviction from the ongoing reality show. Hosted by Salman Khan, the announcement of Puneet’s eviction came mere hours after he entered the Bigg Boss OTT 2 house. The news was disclosed on Sunday, following...

Refillable Skincare products that are effective and sustainable

June 18, 2023

About Refillable Skincare products As more and more people become aware of the impact of their lifestyle choices on the environment, sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives have been gaining popularity in various areas of our lives. One such area is skincare. The concept of refillable skincare is becoming a trend. We...

India poses defiantly, eyeing Moody’s rating upgrade

June 17, 2023

In a highly significant move, Indian government representatives have forcefully demanded a sovereign rating upgrade from Moody’s Investors Service. Government officials hosted an assembly with Moody’s representatives ahead of the agency’s annual review of India’s credit rating, in a bold attempt to convince the renowned US-based agency to reconsider the...

Centre mobilises forces to restore normalcy in Manipur

June 17, 2023

The Central Government is making exhaustive efforts to restore peace and normalcy in the embattled northeastern state of Manipur, marked by a spike in violence, sources revealed on Friday. To maintain control over fringe areas and higher terrains, additional troops have been mobilised and ongoing situations are being closely monitored...

Biparjoy’s fury subsides: Gujarat breathes relief amid destruction

June 17, 2023

The residual rumblings of the once ‘Very Severe’ Cyclone Biparjoy have lessened, as it succumbs to a weaker ‘Cyclonic Storm’ status, now located 30 kilometres west-northwest of Bhuj, according to an announcement by India Meteorological Department Director Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra on Friday. Cyclone Biparjoy’s intensity will further deteriorate to a...

BJP blames Mamata Banerjee government for violence in West Bengal panchayat polls

June 17, 2023

In what the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called “a very dark chapter” in the democratic history of India, the party accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal of being responsible for the violence that erupted during the nomination process for the Panchayat polls. The BJP alleged that the State...

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