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Global migration has tripled since 2000, say researchers from LSE and HKU

In the study published in Nature, researchers used advanced machine learning and AI to combine several data sources and create the most detailed migration map that has ever been assembled.

Why do some children dislike vegetables? Study links it to mother’s diet during pregnancy

For the study, wet cotton swabs were dipped in either carrot or kale powder, before being held under each kid’s nose. While some smiled, few made faces.

NIMHANS set to bring India’s first digital repository of psychiatric disorders

For decades, Indian researchers working in the field of mental health have had to depend on studies primarily on the Caucasian populations due to a lack of in-depth analysis at home.

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.

On Camera

Mexico’s wait for Day 1 win in the FIFA World Cup is over. Football takes its own sweet time

Mexico wanted to end their winless Day 1 run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and finally had the chance to ‘settle the score’ against South Africa in front of 80,824 fans.

India moves to diversify pharma exports & cut US market dependence, eyes $130 billion target by 2030

Commerce ministry kicks off measures to insulate drug makers in wake of West Asia crisis. Renewed focus on Europe, Latin America, Africa among steps to grow ‘pharmacy of the world’.

Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai is new Military Adviser to NSCS, first serving officer to be appointed to post

Lt Gen Ghai, ex-DGMO during Op Sindoor, commanded infantry battalion in western sector, independent brigade in central & Infantry Division in Arunachal, before Srinagar-based 15 Corps.

Three destroyers of Brand India. It’s all in our cities

The central curse of our urban governance isn’t that more voters live in these slummified villages. It’s that the political class panders to them instead of improving their quality of life.