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Science, body or genes? How slight women like Harshada Sharad win medals in weightlifting

Weightlifting actually helps women build a toned physique as it is the most efficient way towards weight loss while retaining muscles.

La Niña, climate change — why Indian subcontinent got scorched so early & for so long this year

While heat waves are common this time of the year and peak in May, the ongoing heat wave was first declared uncharacteristically early on 11 March.

2nd Covid shot from Serum Institute, Rs 225/dose: All about Covovax, new jab approved for teens

Covovax, developed by US company Novavax & manufactured in India by Serum Institute, is a protein-based vaccine developed from SARS-CoV-2 strain.

Karachi University bombing latest attack by ‘restructured’, more aggressive Baloch insurgency

Three Chinese nationals were among 4 civilians killed Tuesday in a suicide bombing at Pakistan’s Karachi University.

Soaring mercury, long power outages & more — why ‘coal shortage’ has states & Modi govt squabbling  

Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh are facing some of the longest power cuts in the country, as a heatwave sweeps over India.

Macron winning second term in France is politically & historically significant. Here’s why

One of only 4 presidents to be re-elected since 1958, Macron's win triggered angry protests in Paris & Lyon. Macron's majority over far-Right rival Marine Le Pen was halved.

What’s the BA.2.12.1 Omicron sub-lineage, reported to be behind the renewed Covid surge in Delhi

BA.2.12.1, along with its sister lineage BA.2.12 , was also reported to be behind the Covid surge in the US this month. Delhi reported 965 new cases of Covid Friday.

Do you share your Netflix password? You could be key to streaming giant’s recovery from ‘slump’

After pandemic high, Netflix suffered first drop in subscribers in 10 years. To turn fortunes around, it’s looking to ‘monetise’ password-sharing feature, among other measures.

BJP’s bulldozer began life as humble earth-mover in US. Indians just call it ‘JCB’

Images of bulldozers rolling down the streets of Jahangirpuri in Delhi have taken the internet by storm. These machines were initially developed as an alternative to tractors.

Bulldozers go after ‘illegal encroachments’ from MP to Delhi, but the law requires a notice

Rules for demolition of ‘illegal’ structures vary across states, but law requires proper notice in all cases. No law provides for demolishing property of those accused in riots.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.