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india

Trump and Modi: A Dance of Diplomacy

February 20, 2025

In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a significant meeting took place. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the U. S. during a time when the Trump administration was considering "reciprocal" tariffs. These tariffs could have seriously impacted India's economy, especially its export sectors. Ho

environment

India's Dietary Dilemma: The Hidden Environmental Costs

February 16, 2025

India's food habits are taking a toll on the environment. As the country grows, so do its cities, and with that comes a shift in what people eat. This change isn't just about taste; it's about the planet. The environmental impact of Indian diets is a complex issue that hasn't been fully explored. A

science

Wormy Worries: Goats in Punjab Face Parasite Plague

February 14, 2025

Goats in Punjab, India, are facing a serious problem with gut parasites. These tiny troublemakers are making life tough for the goats and their farmers. The issue is so big that almost all goats in the region are affected. The most common culprits are strongyles, followed by coccidia, Moniezia, Tric

business

U. S. and India eye $500 billion trade goal

February 14, 2025

The U. S. and India are setting ambitious trade goals. They aim to boost their trade to $500 billion by 2030. This is more than double their current trade volume. The leaders of both countries, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, met in Washington. They discussed ways to make t

health

Mystery in the Mountains: A Deadly Virus Hits the Himalayas

February 9, 2025

A virus called Lumpy Skin Disease Virus (LSDV) is making life tough for cows and buffaloes in the hilly regions of India. Imagine a virus that is not only super infectious but also deadly and can travel across borders. This is exactly what LSDV is. It is part of a bigger family called Poxvi

politics

The Journey Home

February 6, 2025

The White House's military transport plane flew hundreds of miles back to India with 104 Indian citizens aboard, in the middle of the night. These were not tourists or business travellers. They were migrants who had entered the United States illegally. The flight

environment

Breathe Easy: What Happened To Pollution Levels in Five Indian Cities During Lockdowns?

February 5, 2025

Lockdowns forced a drastic change in the way cities breathed. This allowed a rare window to observe how air quality performs when humans stay indoors for long durations. Five big cities in India were tracked: Delhi on the north, Kolkata on the East, Bengaluru on the south, with Hyderabad and Visak

crime

Tragedy at Indiana Grocery: Shooter Dead, Three Casualties

January 28, 2025

On Monday evening, a grocery store in Elkhart, Indiana, became the site of a tragic mass shooting. At Martin's Super Market, the suspect shot and killed two people before being confronted by police. The encounter left two officers injured. The suspected shooter was also fatally shot during the confr

health

Dentists in North India: Their Views on Helping Patients Quit Tobacco

January 28, 2025

You might think that dentists are only about teeth, but they can also play a big role in helping people quit smoking. A recent online survey in North India checked how private dental practitioners feel about giving tobacco cessation counseling and using nicotine replacement therapy. They wanted to f

environment

Water and Health: A Tale of Radar vs. Optical in India's Monsoon

January 25, 2025

Surface water is crucial for understanding and predicting disease spread, especially in monsoon-affected regions like India’s Western Ghats. Before the arrival of Sentinel-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) missions, optical remote sensing was used to map water availability. However, cloud cover often