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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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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

Don’t ask what to do with boys who rape. Ask what turned them into assaulters in the first place

Young boys who should be sweating about schoolwork are learning how to corner women. Are we now supposed to add children to the list of people we need to protect ourselves from?

Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.