A 75-year-old man from Kerala, who recently visited Vietnam and Cambodia, was diagnosed with murine typhus on Friday, October 11. After his trip, he saw a doctor on September 8 because he had body pain and felt tired. Tests for diseases from rats and fleas were unclear, but his liver and kidney functions were getting…
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Animal Fat Controversy in Tirupati Laddu: Beef Tallow and Lard Explained
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu claimed that the laddus given as ‘prasadam’ at the Sri Venkateswara temple contain animal fat and fish oil. He said that animal fat was used instead of ghee to make ‘prasadam’ when Jagan Mohan Reddy was the chief minister. Naidu’s party, TDP, presented a report from NDDB CALF…
Kanipakam Temple’s ever Growing Idol of Lord Ganesh in Andhra
There are many shrines for Lord Ganesh in India, but one in Andhra Pradesh has a special legend. This legend attracts many pilgrims to Chittoor. The name ‘Kanipakam’ comes from two Tamil words. ‘Kani’ means a piece of land and a quarter. ‘Pakam’ means the flow of water into the earth. The legend says the…
India Now World’s Largest Contributor to Plastic Waste
A new study by the University of Leeds, published in Nature Journal, shows that India is the biggest contributor to plastic pollution. Every year, 57 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced. This waste spreads everywhere, from the deepest ocean trenches to the highest mountains, and even into the human brain. Researchers compare the amount…
What is Chandipura Virus (CHPV): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
The number of suspected Chandipura Viral Encephalitis (CHPV) cases in Gujarat has increased to 20. This includes two deaths in Ahmedabad city. There are also 35 people with CHPV symptoms in various civil hospitals across districts. Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has started preventive measures in response to the outbreak. More than 50,000 people have…
‘Light Yagami’s Olympics’: What it is and Why it is Trending
The internet is buzzing with the question “Are the Light Yagami Olympics real?” Here’s the story behind it. A photo from 2022 showing Hajime Moriyasu writing in his notebook became popular after the Paris Olympics. He got the nickname Light Yagami because his football team beat strong teams like Spain and Germany in the FIFA…
The Mysterious Case of Lalita Kayi – An American Woman Found Chained in an Indian Forest
Yesterday, in the Vasturli forest of Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, a woman’s body was found. She was 50 years old and her body was tied to a tree with an iron chain. A police official confirmed today that a copy of her US passport and other documents were found with her. These documents included an Aadhaar…
Manu Bhaker Clinches India’s First Medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Manu Bhaker gets bronze in 10m pistol event. She is India’s first woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting. In the Paris Olympics 2024, shooter Manu Bhaker made history. She won India’s first medal. She secured the bronze in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol final. The event took place at the Chateauroux Shooting Center.…
Mountain Climber Kris Nova Hachyderm Climbing Accident
The climbing accident involving Kris Nova has been a shocking event that recently happened. Kris’s unexpected and early passing has raised many questions, and the incident remains surrounded by uncertainty. Kris was known for being a skilled engineer, mountain climber, and writer. Her sad ending has deeply surprised people all around the world. If you’re…