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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicEye health

Topic: eye health

Apple snails can regrow their eyes & lithium plays a critical role in our bodies, not just in EVs

Akanksha Mishra -
ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Silent threat of diabetic retinopathy: Eye doctors bat for advanced treatments to be part of AB-PMJAY

Mrinalini Dhyani -
Diabetic retinopathy affects 30 lakh Indians and can lead to vision loss. Advanced therapies include costly injections currently not covered under Centre’s healthcare scheme.  

The bare back of Naga sadhus at Maha Kumbh became a chart for eye test

Krishan Murari -
The campaign, ‘Undekha Eye Test’, aims to reach out to over 40,000 people and generate conversations on health with the help of the Naga sadhus.

Cornea erosion, cancerous glue—those pretty fake eyelash can cost you

Adam Taylor -
The most commonly reported complication of eyelash extensions is blepharitis – inflammation or irritation of the eyelids.

Banning high-beam headlights is no solution. Invest in protective eyewear first

Kushan Mitra -
I am very certain that poor vision plays a major, and unfortunately undocumented, role in vehicular accidents in India.

Sleeping more won’t fix your dark circles. Check vitamin levels & coffee consumption too

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Dehydration can lead to dry and shrivelled skin, which makes pigmentation more visible. Staying hydrated can help combat dark circles.

You can get syphilis of the eye too. It can damage organs, US ophthalmologist says

Andrew Lotery -
A patient may be told there is nothing that can be done as they are thought to have a genetic eye disease. Syphilis then starts affecting the brain.

Do blue-light glasses work? Australian review questions ‘better sleep’, ‘reduced strain’ claims

Laura Downie -
Six studies evaluated whether wearing blue-light filtering lenses before bedtime could improve sleep quality, and the findings were mixed.

On Camera

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Opinion

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Rahul Rawat -
Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

Aryabhata to NISAR—India’s space journey has always been political

The Maduro raid: A military victory with no viable endgame

Economy

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Udit Bubna -
Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Defence

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Debdutta Chakraborty -
Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

National Interest

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Shekhar Gupta -
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.

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