Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Day 2026: Why Fighting Stigma Is Important
- Medical advances aid genetic blood disorder treatment but social stigma remains a challenge
- World Sickle Cell Day raises awareness of sickle cell disease affecting 300,000 newborns yearly
- Misconceptions cause stigma, discrimination, and emotional distress for patients and families
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"Italy And I Never Beg": Meloni Fumes After Trump's Photo Claim
- US President Donald Trump claimed Italian PM Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo at the G7 Summit
- Meloni denied Trump's statement, calling it "completely made up" and appalling
- Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled his planned US visit over the remarks
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Breakup Tale In MK Stalin's Wish For Rahul Gandhi, His Reply A Patch-Up Bid
- MK Stalin's birthday wish to Rahul Gandhi changed from warm in 2025 to formal in 2026
- Rahul Gandhi's reply to Stalin emphasized shared commitment to India and democracy
- DMK severed ties with Congress after it allied with TVK post Tamil Nadu elections
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Walking On Demarcated Footpaths A Fundamental Right: Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court ruled walking on demarcated footpaths is a fundamental constitutional right
- The right to walk is protected under Article 19(1)(d) and Article 21 of the Constitution
- Authorities must ensure footpaths are demarcated and maintained for pedestrian safety
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Trump Asked Which World Leader He Admires Most, He Picks PM Modi, Xi
- Donald Trump admires Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping as top world leaders
- Trump called Xi all business and PM Modi a very tough cookie
- Trump claimed no limits to his power after confrontation with Iran
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China Begins Building World's Largest Dam, India Plans Counter In Arunachal
- China has started building the world's largest hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo near Arunachal
- India is advancing the 11,000 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project on the Siang river in Arunachal Pradesh
- China's 60,000 MW Medog project is under construction, while India's project remains in pre-feasibility stages
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Analysis: Bhagwant Mann Video Row Gives Akalis Lifeline, Not Clean Chit
- The Akal Takht censured Bhagwant Mann over a controversial video on Sikh Gurus
- Mann and Punjab government claim the video is manipulated and deny his involvement
- The sacrilege issue has long damaged Shiromani Akali Dal's credibility among Sikh voters
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'Submit Transit Request 48 Hours In Advance': Iran To Ships Crossing Hormuz
- Iran's maritime authority has asked ships to submit transit requests ahead of crossing the Strait of Hormuz
- The Strait of Hormuz has reopened following a US-Iran agreement to end the war
- All transit requests must include complete and required information to avoid delays
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Can Childhood Trauma Speed Up Cellular Ageing? Here's What A New Study Says
- Early childhood adversity links to increased mitochondrial respiratory capacity in adults
- Mitochondria produce more energy under stress but hypermetabolism may harm long-term health
- Threat adversity lowers energy production but primes cells for future stress responses
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Israel, Hezbollah Have Agreed To Ceasefire: Report
- Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire starting at 4 pm local time Friday
- The ceasefire deal was brokered with the help of US and Qatari negotiators
- The ceasefire follows an earlier exchange of fire between Israel and Hezbollah
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BCCI Breaks Silence On 'Discussion' Over Rohit, Kohli's 2027 World Cup Future
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia remained non-committal over Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's 2027 World Cup hopes
- "I should not disclose anything before the media or the public as these are strategic discussions," he said
- The response throws further doubt and provides no clarity over the India futures of the two batting greats
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