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Monkey see, monkey eat dirt—The social science behind primate ‘self-medication’

A Cambridge study reveals macaques are turning to 'geophagy' to settle digestive issues caused by junk foods. 

Northeast Hoolock gibbons are facing extinction. The lesser apes are being counted now

The number of the western hoolock gibbons — the only non-human ape species in India — has fallen drastically from around 100,000 to just about 5,000.

Over a dozen monkeys found dead in UP’s Mathura. FIR against ‘Ukrainian sadhu’, airgun seized

According to police, Braj Sundar Das said he initially used slingshots to scare away monkeys but switched to airgun when that failed. He claimed he didn’t realise it could be fatal.

Crystals offer glimpse into Mars’ possibly habitable past & sunscreen was a saviour 40,000 yrs ago too

New Delhi: A group of researchers from Australia studied crystal formation on the surface of Mars to determine how the Martian environment evolved. What...

SubscriberWrites: From frivolous to serious

From a distaste for lab work to a 35-year journey studying wild monkeys, I uncovered their natural remedies and diets. Their use of plants offers insights into health and survival.

China scientists successfully clone rhesus monkey — it’s alive & thriving 2 years after birth

Experiment conducted by scientists from Chinese Academy of Sciences. Details of study published Tuesday as a paper in the journal ‘Nature Communications’.

When it comes to monkeys, Ayodhya model will succeed where Delhi failed

Monkey zones and corridors with primate-friendly vegetation can be set up across the city. Once a pathway is created, they will gradually move back to their natural habitat.

Delhi has given up fixing monkey problem. Courts, committees, tenders—nothing’s working

Agencies don't take up tenders to sterilise the monkeys due to animal rights activists. Even monkey catchers stay away because activists take their photos and file complaints of cruelty.

Baby-snatching, deadly chases, fatal falls — Agra’s monkeys pose a steep challenge for local administration

Many people have been killed or badly injured by monkeys in Agra over the years. Deaths have been mostly children, senior citizens, or those physically unable to defend themselves.

Court order, 3-year plan, Rs 5.43 cr fund — nothing is able to end Delhi’s monkey menace

Over 1,000 cases of monkey bites are reported in cities across India daily. Delhi reported over 950 cases of monkey attacks in 2018, and an estimated 20 daily in 2019.

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India needs to learn from US-Iran conflict, just like Tehran took lessons from Iraq war

India did not choose to move away from Iran for oil; it was forced to. The fact that India managed the costs of this transition efficiently does not convert them into gains.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.