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Rejecting the idea of ‘manusmriti’, he asserted that a woman belongs to no one but herself. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday described India’s 70 crore women as the country’s “biggest asset”, saying they are more forward-looking than men and have a crucial role in shaping the nation’s future. He also invoked the idea of women’s autonomy and said that a woman should have the exclusive ownership of her own life.Speaking at the fourth event of ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ at the AISSMS College Ground in Pune, Maharashtra, he invoked a verse from the Manusmriti and contrasted it with…

Chandigarh (Punjab): ShiromAkali Dal (SAD) Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Saturday said the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) intervention shows the seriousness of allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife, Gurpreet Kaur, allegedly sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case, and said she would seek an update on the matter on September 5.In a post on X, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said, “Allegations of 5 crore corruption against the wife of guru Dokhi CM @bhagwantmann are so serious that the National Human Rights Commission had to step in. Can’t wait to see the Action Taken Report…

Making mindful food choices can play an important role in supporting liver health, particularly for people dealing with fatty liver disease. Gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi, in his August 23 Instagram post, highlights seven fruits that can be included as part of a balanced, fibre-rich diet. “7 best fruits for fatty liver. I’m a liver specialist, so hit that follow button,” Dr Sethi said while sharing his recommendations. (Also read: Struggling to maintain calorie deficit? Fitness coach Raj Ganpath shares 4 tips to eat fewer calories and more nutrients )1. AppleDr Sethi placed apples first on his list, pointing to their…

Mughal-E-Azam remains one of the most celebrated films in Indian cinema, renowned for its spectacular scale, lavish sets and memorable dialogues. Directed by K Asif, the period epic was also among the costliest Indian productions of its era, reportedly made on a budget of around Rs 1.5 crore. Adjusted for inflation, that would amount to well over Rs 150 crore today.Yet, decades after its release, questions surrounding the film’s writing credits continue to draw attention. Tajdar Amrohi, son of filmmaker and writer Kamal Amrohi, has claimed that his father played a far greater role in shaping the film’s dialogues than…

While the Union Government’s latest push for Compressed Biogas (CBG) provides a more stable framework for offtake, industry observers and senior government officials say the next major imperative is to establish an efficient supply chain for procuring, storing and managing feedstock. This will be critical to ensuring both the viability of CBG plants and the quality of their output.Press mud, agricultural residues such as paddy and wheat straw, and animal manure are among the most commonly used feedstocks for CBG production. However, each has its own logistical challenges, particularly because of seasonal availability, transportation requirements and storage constraints.With the aim…

In 1979, about 30 mongooses were released on Japan’s Amami Oshima to control habu snakes Japan has officially declared the successful eradication of the invasive small Indian mongoose on Amami Oshima, ending a decades-long ecological crisis on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island. According to an official announcement from Japan’s ministry of the environment, expert panels confirmed that the predators have been completely removed from the 712-square-kilometre island in Kagoshima Prefecture after a long campaign of trapping, tracking and monitoring.A biological control plan gone wrongThe problem began in 1979, when local authorities and residents released about 30 small Indian mongooses (Urva…

A humanoid robot has outperformed humans by breaking Usain Bolt’s world record for the 100m sprint, according to its manufacturer. Chinese smartphone maker Honor said Lightning – a thin black and red robot – ran the distance in 9.32 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing. Eight-time Olympic gold medallist Bolt set the world record for humans in 2009, running 100m in 9.58 seconds. Other events at the robot games, which started on Saturday, include boxing and football, but also household tasks like folding laundry. More than 2,000 robots from 16 countries are expected to compete in the…

In Episode 3 of The Scope’s Gaganyaan — India’s Leap, we explore the Crew Escape System the last line of defence for India’s astronauts during launch. From how its powerful motors can pull the crew module away from a failing rocket, to the forces astronauts can experience, discover why Gaganyaan uses a ‘puller’ design, how machines can detect an emergency in milliseconds, and how ISRO has already tested the system in flight. We also look at the remarkable history of launch escape systems including the 1983 Soyuz emergency that saved two cosmonauts and what ISRO’s upcoming tests mean for the…

The island was protected as a National Seashore in 1965. (Picture: NPS) Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland is known for its undeveloped beaches, wildlife and natural coastal habitats. But plans were once in place to turn large parts of Assateague into a resort community with homes, roads, commercial areas and other infrastructure.The island’s story took a different turn after two major storms, National Park Service says. A hurricane in 1933 changed the shape of the land by opening an inlet between the southern end of Ocean City and Assateague. Nearly three decades later, the Ash Wednesday storm of 1962…

Mira Road: A suspected child pornography racket has come under the scanner after a 42-year-old woman allegedly photographed her two minor daughters in an objectionable manner and sent the images to her paramour. Based on a complaint by her 22-year-old son, Naya Nagar police registered a case against the woman and her 46-year-old lover and arrested both of them. Police are now probing whether the duo was part of a wider network.The woman, who is separated from her husband, lives in Mira Road with her three children, the 22-year-old son and daughters aged 13 and 10. She is allegedly in…