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People not synonymous with their govts, visa restrictions a barrier—Harvard-Yenching director

James Robson delivered special lecture on ‘The Enduring Importance of Cross-Cultural Exchanges Between Institutions of Higher Education for the Future of Asian Studies’.

Why do cats meow more at men than women? Study explains

As part of the study, volunteers wore a camera and recorded the first five minutes of their interaction with their cat after returning home, while behaving as naturally as possible.

Chinese study links high-salt diet to depression-like symptoms

The peer-reviewed study was published in The Journal of Immunology on 22 March. Earlier studies have linked the diet to bacterial infection, heart disease & autoimmune disorders.

Oxford University study highlights India’s PRAGATI initiative as a governance model for other nations

Study says PRAGATI platform symbolises India’s commitment to overcoming 'bureaucratic inertia'. The report also credits Modi’s hands-on involvement in facilitating platform’s success.

Rainfall that caused Wayanad landslides made 10% more intense by climate change — WWA scientists

The WWA, in its report, said that the landslides that killed at least 350 people in Kerala were a direct result of extremely heavy rain within a very short period of time.

Success is less likely to follow failure than expected, study by Northwestern University finds

Overstating the benefits of failure can be both inaccurate and damaging to society, according to a new study by research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology.

Why did Beethoven lose his hearing? A lock of hair holds the key

Beethoven had a penchant for cheap wine sweetened with lead, an international team of researchers found high levels of lead in his hair. Findings published in letter in Clinical Chemistry.

Moon has more water than you think. ISRO finds underground ice reserves ‘5 to 8x’ larger than on surface

Study conducted by ISRO team in collaboration with NASA-JPL, IITs of Kanpur & Dhanbad, University of Southern California, published in Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing.

Only 13.5% of India’s STEM faculty are women, finds study. Worst in institutes like IITs, IISc

Published in journal Communications Biology, study looks at 98 universities & institutes in India, attributes low representation of women to lack of awareness & funding, biases.

Ozempic makers could be raking in 40,000% profit — study says diabetes drug can be made for $1/month

Doctors Without Borders says new class of drugs & insulin devices could be leading to ‘exorbitant corporate profiteering’. Study published in Journal of the American Medical Association.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.