In 2013, respiratory disease was detected in California’s desert bighorn sheep; about two months later, sick animals were found more than 30 kilometres away

California’s Mojave Desert has seen an alarming outbreak of respiratory disease affecting desert bighorn sheep. Researchers diligently monitored the spread of this illness across distinct mountain populations, linking it to the bacterium Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae. Utilising genetic testing alongside field observations, scientists have shed light on how the disease transmits, emphasising the vital connection between wildlife…

Ixigo posts record Q1 profit, but stock tumbles 9%. Here’s what worried Dalal Street

Ixigo shares fell nearly 9% despite the online travel company reporting its highest-ever quarterly profit in Q1FY27. The stock came under pressure after brokerages turned cautious, citing continued investments in hotels, AI and other growth initiatives that could weigh on near-term profitability. Shares later pared losses but remained down over 8% during Friday’s session.

How nations rise, why they fall: Rajiv Dogra on leadership, democracy, India’s future, and the unmaking of America’s world

Nations rise and fall due to leadership and institutional factors. Hubris and intellectual complacency often precede national decline. India possesses civilizational strengths but faces challenges in execution. China’s rise presents a complex geopolitical challenge for India. History offers lessons for navigating global shifts and future choices.