One of the most common explanations for geophagy is deficiency. The body may crave minerals, especially iron or calcium, and respond in ways that seem unusual. Scientists have not fully settled the question, but there is a long-standing link between dirt-eating and anemia, pregnancy, and nutritional stress. In some cases, people who eat clay may…
Renovating their English countryside home, Robert and Betty Fooks unearthed a 17th-century coin hoard. Image Credit: Gemini Imagine that you’re browsing through Zillow as you dream of the ideal “fixer-upper” with character. Then you find yourself in a historical house situated in the English countryside. You grab some axes to push down the foundation floor…
For many of us, one of the most precious memories of our childhood was visiting our nani’s (maternal grandmother’s) home. The place has taught us what warmth and endless comfort mean. Times may have changed, but families visiting nani’s home during summer vacations have stayed the same. For parents who are willing to raise grateful…
Nitish Rana fined with 25% match fees (Screengrab/X) Chennai Super Kings won their 1st match of IPL 2026 but with a tensions flared during Delhi Capitals’ clash after a controversial moment involving Tristan Stubbs and a denied glove change request triggered a heated exchange with match officials.The incident unfolded during the closing stages of Delhi’s…
The twin headwinds of rising oil prices, fuelled by West Asia’s ongoing conflict, and a below-normal monsoon forecast for 2026, are putting India’s consumption-driven growth story under pressure. While sectors hit by the conflict have raised prices to offset costlier raw materials and freight, a below-normal monsoon would squeeze farm incomes and hurt rural demand,…
Foreign investors have continued withdrawing from Indian equities, with net outflows reaching Rs 27,048 crore so far this month. The selling spree reflects the cautious stance among global investors amid shifting global macroeconomic conditions and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.Data from the NSDL shows that Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have pulled out a total of Rs 2.2…
Photo credit: PIB NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has approved running India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel-cell-based train on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Northern Railway, entering the elite club of nations including Germany, Japan, China, and the United States.The futuristic train will have 10 coaches and will be powered by a 1200-kilowatt engine. It is expected…
NTA issues Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 certificates on official portal CSIR UGC NET December 2025: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the certificates for the Joint CSIR UGC NET December 2025 examination on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now access and download their certificates through the CSIR…
TN HSC Result 2026: Tamil Nadu records 95.20% pass percentage as Erode tops districts TN Class 12th result 2026: Tamil Nadu recorded a 95.20% pass percentage in the Higher Secondary Certificate examinations for the 2025-2026 academic session, marking a marginal increase from last year’s 95.03%. The Directorate of Government Examinations released the Class 12 results…
Lakshmi Agrawal (Image Credit: Society for Science) An 18-year-old student from Bellevue, Washington, has turned an agricultural waste product into a promising solution for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most pressing environmental challenges. According to the Society for Science, Lakshmi Agrawal won the $75,000 Regeneron Young Scientist Award at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and…