Allahabad HC drops NSA against DU student over Noida stir, but she’ll stay in jail

The Allahabad high court has overturned the Noida police’s detention of Aakriti Choudhary under the National Security Act, highlighting serious procedural mistakes and insufficient evidence. As a result, the court mandated a compensation of five lakh rupees for the labor activist accused of inciting unrest during a protest for better minimum wages. Choudhary is involved…

US Pentagon issues guidelines for testosterone screening for troops aged 30 and above

The Pentagon has announced a new policy requiring male service members aged thirty and above to undergo testosterone screening. This initiative aims to identify hormonal issues that may affect their military readiness and overall energy levels. For female service members, symptom-based screenings will be implemented to detect hormonal imbalances. In certain cases, doctors may prescribe…

Jupiter Transit 2026: How Fear & Attachment Block Your Growth; Overcome These 5 Manifestation Traps

Jupiter’s transit through Ashlesha Nakshatra in 2026 will bring attention to various growth challenges. Fear-driven desires and a need for rigid outcomes may hinder manifesting aspirations. Clinging to outdated identities or attempting to control others will only create barriers. This cosmic shift advocates for embracing trust and adaptability, shifting our focus to decisions aligned with…

Celebrating 100 years of Uttam Kumar: ‘If ever the platitude of the legend lives on made sense, it was in the case of Uttam Kumar’

Saturday nights in Calcutta were synonymous with Bangla feature films, prominently featuring the legendary Uttam Kumar. His magnetic presence and nuanced portrayals captivated viewers, securing his place as a beloved personality. Following his premature demise, the industry faced a poignant loss, yet his later films achieved remarkable box office success as they showcased his extraordinary…

Priyadarshan reveals he doubted Kalyani Priyadarshan could fight in ‘Lokah’; filmmaker discouraged her from doing the superhero film

Filmmaker Priyadarshan had reservations about his daughter Kalyani’s casting in the action role of ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’. However, after viewing the film’s initial cut, he was convinced of her talent. The Malayalam superhero film not only became a pan-Indian sensation but marked a change in Priyadarshan’s perspective on merging family and career. As he…

A 5,000-acre Wyoming ranch was bought by conservationists in the 1990s; instead of ending ranching, they kept cattle grazing to protect the ecosystem

A Wyoming ranch proved cattle grazing can protect ecosystems. Conservationists bought Red Canyon Ranch and kept cattle grazing to test coexistence. Managed grazing mimics historical patterns, supporting grasslands and diverse plant communities. This approach informs conservation strategies across the American West today. The ranch serves as a model for balancing agriculture and biodiversity goals.