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Myrrh: How and why the ancient oleo-raisin played a role in the crucifixion of Christ

India, March 29 -- Many believe the 'bitter cup' of wine and myrrh offered to Jesus was an analgesic; it may, in fact, have been an attempt to increase pain As millions solemnly reflect on the journe... Read More


USAID and Red Cross to organise virtual 'Global Summit on Extreme Heat' today

India, March 28 -- Event aims to find solutions to lessen impacts of extreme heat, save lives and mitigate costs USAID, an independent agency of the United States government primarily responsible for... Read More


Nearly 56 million Indians joined back agriculture in 3 yrs: Is it a good sign or an indicator of an economic distress?

India, March 28 -- The "India Employment Report 2024" by the ILO says the COVID-19 pandemic reversed a national employment transition from farm to non-farm sectors as the latter recorded declines Lik... Read More


Indians may already be experiencing temperatures close to limits of human survivability without even being aware

India, March 28 -- The basic criteria for IMD to declare a heatwave currently does not includetake into account relative humidity, which is increasingly becoming a cause of humid heatwaves The India ... Read More


Erratic rains impact Northeast India | Alarming Variations Ep-01

India, March 28 -- Shifting weather patterns are reshaping the landscape and livelihoods of those in the Northeast In recent years, Northeast India has experienced a disturbing trend of erratic rainf... Read More


Scientists reconstruct history of world's most powerful ocean current over last 5.3 million years and its link to global climate

India, March 28 -- Antarctic Circumpolar Current could grow stronger due to human-caused climate change, accelerate melting of Antarctic ice This story has been updated An ocean current that connect... Read More


In rural West Bengal, debts mount and socioeconomic fabric collapses in absence of MGNREGS

India, March 28 -- Local economy hangs by a thread as residents desperately demand revival of the rural employment scheme Villagers in Murshidabad district in West Bengal once had no major liabilitie... Read More


Voting without voters: Bihar migrant workers forced to sacrifice ballot rights due to financial strain

India, March 28 -- Require special provisions, free trips home to participate in democratic process As India gears up for the Lok Sabha Election 2024, a significant segment of the electorate finds it... Read More


WHO launches 'CoViNet' - a global laboratory to monitor emerging coronaviruses

India, March 28 -- Builds on COVID-19 reference laboratory network established during early days of pandemic to confirm disease The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a global network of la... Read More


India needs more representative national food waste studies, says latest UN report

India, March 28 -- Food waste can behalved through concerted, collaborative effort, advises UN analysis India, along with China, South Africa, Indonesia and Mexico, needs representative national food... Read More