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Thursday, April 30, 2026
TopicArsenic

Topic: Arsenic

Magic mushroom could help treat depression, passes first clinical safety trial

The active ingredient, psilocybin, in magic mushroom could be safely used to treat depression where traditional medications have failed.

Arsenic in their chapatis putting Bihar’s rural population at increased cancer risk

Study by scientists shows chapatis, which are a part of the staple diet in Bihar, can pose greater risk to the arsenic-exposed populations of Bihar.

West Bengal had India’s first arsenic poisoning case, 35 years on little has changed

Almost 70% of West Bengal’s districts report arsenic levels above the permissible limit of 10 µg/L but despite this, viable solutions remain elusive.  

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.